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Are Musk and Ramaswamy's budget slashing plans all bark and no bite? Meanwhile, he manhunt continues for the gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO, and his flirting may be giving police their best lead yet. Plus, one of the most powerful quakes in its history strikes just off the coast of California. And Pete Hegseth is still trying to win over skeptical senators in his bid to be defense secretary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's still no sign of the assassin who shot and killed United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson yesterday morning on a busy New York City street. But he may have left clues on the shell casings found at the scene. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon remains defiant, refusing to bow out of a tough confirmation fight amid mounting allegations of misconduct. Plus, transgender rights taking center stage at the Supreme Court. We explore why justices may be leaning toward a ban on gender affirming care for minors in one state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon is in jeopardy as Republican allies raise questions about his past. South Korea plunges into political chaos after their president declares martial law before quickly backing down. A desperate search is underway for a missing grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: How President Biden's decision to pardon his son is further splitting a party still reeling from election defeat. Plus: Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon faces more tough questions about his record. And: Trump issues a new threat over how his administration would handle the Israel-Hamas war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going back on a campaign pledge not to pardon his son Hunter, President Biden does exactly that. Plus, Donald Trump's FBI shakeup. We also look at how rebels in Syria rapidly seized the country's second largest city. And regions around the Great Lakes get hammered with up to five feet of snow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexico's president refutes Donald Trump's claim that she agreed to close the border. More lawmakers become the targets of bomb threats and swatting incidents. Plus, could some surprising names soon be up for pardons as Trump returns to office? And how the day once defined by stampedes and fistfights is taking on a new role for retailers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's prime minister celebrates a temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah. The nation's next border czar threatens to jail anyone who tries to block Trump's mass deportations. The leaders of Kamala Harris's failed campaign open up about what they think went wrong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump rolls out his day-one plan to slap tariffs on two US allies and one longtime adversary. Special counsel Jack Smith is dropping all charges in both federal cases against the president-elect. Will Trump seek retribution? President Biden's final decision in office could be his most difficult: Will he pardon his son before leaving the White House?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans are bracing for a bumpy road to confirm some of Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks. Elon Musk gets a new teammate in Congress to help him cut government spending. Plus, we take a look at the very strange tradition to save a few fortunate turkeys from the fate of the Thanksgiving Day feast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump taps his second attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz bows out. Plus, Trump's plans to shake up the FBI. And Vladimir Putin sends a nuclear message to the West. Also, a punishing storm bringing record rainfall inches its way across the Northwest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices