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As President-elect Donald Trump’s administration starts to take shape, one key player has no formal role but appears to have a lot of influence. We’re expecting a judge to decide today whether Trump’s hush money convictions should be tossed out. 35 people have died in China after a car plowed into a crowd. The president of the country hosting the UN’s climate conference has described oil and gas as a “gift of the god”. Plus, a manhunt is underway after police found 80 firearms at a man’s house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked his Homeland Security Secretary and Secretary of State. Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill today - we’ll bring you the latest on Senate and House races. Aid agencies say the Israeli Government has missed an aid deadline set by the US. Haiti has suspended all international flights in and out of the capital after two US airlines were hit by gunfire. Plus, a world leader is taking unusual steps to prepare for a Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior White House adviser says President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to accomplish its climate agenda before January 20th. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering two Indiana teens in 2017. In New York City, last week's election revealed some surprising results. We’ll tell you why some hopeful home-buyers are turning to Amazon and Facebook Marketplace. Plus, a Spirit airlines flight took on gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s biggest climate conference is now underway, and anxiety is high about a possible change in US policy. President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration promises could cost Americans more. Fire concerns continue amid historic drought conditions in the Northeast. We’ll tell you why your decongestant options at the drug store could be changing. Plus, look to the sky tonight for a great show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll bring you the latest on how President-elect Donald Trump is planning to shake things up for his second term. That includes electing a new Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, who is expected to play a big role in one of Trump’s key election promises. An Israeli official is pushes for West Bank settlement annexation. Ukraine's president says his forces are fighting off 50,000 troops in Russia. And, a cryptocurrency is seeing record highs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race is heating up for those hoping to lead the GOP in the Senate, now the party has taken control of the chamber. The Kremlin is denying reports that Russia’s president spoke to President-elect Donald Trump last week about Ukraine. Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. We'll tell you what "doom spending" is and why anxious Americans are indulging in it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the Dallas Cowboys’ curtain call.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you about President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks. The UN’s climate summit starts today in Azerbaijan, as leaders worry what Trump’s second term will mean for the environment. A volunteer forest ranger has died while responding to a wildfire on the border between New York and New Jersey. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she’s not going anywhere. Plus, there’s been an X-rated mix up with packaging for dolls from the movie “Wicked”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode, we hear from a formerly reliable Democratic voter about why he voted for Trump this time around. Guest: Nevin Skalko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids in South Carolina got an important civics lesson at their local library. Against all odds, an athlete with a terminal cancer diagnosis completed one of the most grueling races in the world. Classic music lovers are inspired by newly-discovered music an iconic composer left behind. A nonprofit is training giant rats in uniform to sniff out illegal wildlife contraband. Plus, an beloved character just turned 50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department has announced federal charges against one person in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before the election. President Joe Biden’s administration has given US military contractors a green light to go to Ukraine. A new study finds that climate change is contributing to migration between Mexico and the US. Beyoncé added 11 Grammy nominations to her all-time record of 99. Plus, a humanoid robot’s painting sold big.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices