Fire Threats, Legal Challenges, and Political Turmoil

Plus, who gets a quinceañera?  

On Today’s Episode:

What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement, by The New York Times

Biden to Deliver Farewell Address, Capping a 5-Decade Political Career, by Erica L. Green

Four Takeaways From Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing, by Sharon LaFraniere

S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations, by Matthew Goldstein and Kate Conger

South Korea’s President Is Detained for Questioning, by Choe Sang-Hun, Jin Yu Young and Victoria Kim

Meet the Latino Boys Decked Out for Their Version of the Quinceañera, by Christina Morales

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