Gina Haspel, President Trump’s pick for C.I.A. director, faced the Senate Intelligence Committee for the first time on Wednesday as her confirmation hearings began. Lawmakers addressed her with an unusual line of questioning: What is your moral character? Guest: Matthew Rosenberg, who covers intelligence and national security for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Peter Baker, traveling with the president, discusses Trump's message to Israel. Matthew Rosenberg reports on Michael Flynn's ongoing saga. Topics include Arab-Israeli peace efforts, complexities of Middle East peacemaking, dispute downplay, basketball sneakers, Flynn's security clearance investigation, and updates on the Manchester terrorist attack.