Plus, a Chinese government cover-up.  

 

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On Today’s Episode:

Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump, by Catie Edmondson

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force, by Katie Rogers

Trump and Biden Make Nice at the White House, at Least for 29 Seconds, by Michael D. Shear

Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed’s Victory Remains Incomplete, by Jeanna Smialek

After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It, by Vivian Wang

2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust, by Elisabetta Povoledo