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On today’s show: President-elect Trump has suggested he’ll use recess appointments to get some of his Cabinet nominees through. How would that work? NBC’s Sahil Kapur explains.

Four women are challenging Idaho’s strict abortion ban in court. The Idaho Capital Sun has been following the trial.

Rafael Nadal says he’ll retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup this week. Matthew Futterman from The Athletic reflects on his legacy.

Plus, Hong Kong sentences 45 pro-democracy activists, NPR has what to know about new at-home tests that can detect both the flu and COVID, and the Times of London has the story of the foiled attempt by thieves to try to mug Mo Farah, one of the fastest men on earth.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Trump pledged to close the Education Department. The Washington Post’s Laura Meckler examines what that would mean.

Reuters has what to know as the Biden administration approves Ukraine’s use of American long-range missiles.

What happens when a vaccine skeptic leads health policy? NPR looks at the impact of such a move in Florida.

Plus, Biden becomes the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon, Democrats in Pennsylvania defy a court order in a Senate recount, a major pollster retires, and the Alaska town that won’t see sunrise again for 64 days.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Stat lays out what the science says about claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s been tapped by Trump to be the next head of Health and Human Services.

Abortion opponents are preparing to undermine just-passed ballot measures. Politico’s Alice Miranda Ollstein tells us more.

A former Pentagon official said “we are not alone” in a recent UFO hearing. The Wall Street Journal has the story.

Plus, Politico reports that two judges have delayed Jan. 6 trials in anticipation of Trump pardons, Bloomberg breaks down why there have been so many recent fires in New York City, and Lindsey Vonn comes out of retirement.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: After winning the House, Republicans will start 2025 in control of Congress and the White House. USA Today has more. Ben Jacobs reports for POLITICO on the newly-elected leader of the Senate.

After many progressive ballot measures failed, California's political identity is being questioned. Los Angeles Times reporter Mackenzie Mays has more. 

And CNN investigates how political fundraisers misled hundreds of elderly Americans into donating millions of dollars.

Plus, Republicans are stunned as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Pennsylvania’s Senate race is headed to a recount as Bob Casey trails Dave McCormick by less than half a point and the Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in a bankruptcy auction. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: A federal jury awarded $12 million to a Michigan woman who was fired after refusing the COVID vaccines for religious reasons. The Lansing State Journal has the story.

The U.S. gave Israel a 30-day deadline to ramp up aid to Gaza or lose some American military support. But the Washington Post says little has changed since the deadline passed.

Jack Herrera reports for Politico about how Trump made major gains with Latino voters in the 2024 election.

Plus, Trump’s latest appointments, the decline in split delegations, and a civilian contractor is held liable for torture at Abu Ghraib for the first time.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.