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Donald Trump stuns many by tapping Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department. Almost as surprising is his choice of Democrat-turned-MAGA Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead them. All this occurs on the same day Joe Biden welcomes the former president back to the White House, a courtesy Trump didn't extend to Biden four years ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump picks a Fox News host and army veteran as his defense secretary and a familiar face as his right-hand man in Israel. Plus, Senate Republicans meet today behind closed doors to vote on who will replace Mitch McConnell as their leader. And federal workers' jobs will soon be at the mercy of Elon Musk after the president-elect named him and Vivek Ramaswamy to run the new Department of Government Efficiency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump, looking to stack his White House with staunch defenders, is expected to tap Senator Marco Rubio to be the nation's top diplomat. Meanwhile, the DOJ braces for the retribution and potential revenge Trump has promised for his political enemies. And as Republicans scramble for the top spot in the Senate, the question is: who will the president-elect endorse?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just over two months until Inauguration Day, Donald Trump is talking unity after campaigning on retribution. Meanwhile, Democrats are pointing fingers, asking what went wrong and what comes next after their crushing defeat.Plus, a FEMA employee is fired after telling hurricane relief workers to skip homes with Trump signs. And, concerns about election fraud are disappearing in the wake of Trump's victory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we take a look at Susie Wiles, a key member of Donald Trump's inner circle who he just named chief of staff. Plus, can Republicans squeak out another win and keep control of the House? And Democrats are looking inward, trying to figure out what went wrong and what's next for the party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite losing the race, Kamala Harris says she's not giving up hope as her party faces a reckoning. Meanwhile, the Republican party rides a red wave into Washington on the verge of a unified GOP government. And Democrats play the blame game as they begin searching for answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polls are open across the East Coast and the very first votes have already been cast. By this time tomorrow, we could know who will be the next president ... or not. Kamala Harris is counting on Oprah and other celebrities to push her over the finish line in the final hours. Also, Donald Trump's onetime primary opponent-turned outspoken supporter Vivek Ramaswamy joins the show live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both candidates are set to deliver their final messages in the crucial commonwealth. Meanwhile, a shocking new poll shows Kamala Harris leading in Iowa. Democrats haven't won the Hawkeye state since 2012. And we revisit Harris' surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump goes after political foe Liz Chaney with some of his darkest, most violent rhetoric yet. Meanwhile, JD Vance follows his running mate onto the internet's biggest podcast, suggesting to Joe Rogan that upper- and middle-class kids "become trans" for college admissions and Trump may earn "normal gay guy vote."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why both the Trump and Harris campaigns are talking about "garbage" in the closing days of the presidential race. Why winning Wisconsin is so crucial, and how third-party candidates might impact voters in the Badger State.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices