On today’s show: Trump proposed a permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Reuters has more.

Meanwhile, Trump and Elon Musk are waging a two-front war as Musk does the president’s “dirty work.” Isaac Arnsdorf from the Washington Post has the story.

Kate Sosin from The 19th looks at the Trump administration’s moves to restrict the rights of transgender people.

Plus, Darren Beattie, who has made past controversial statements, has been named acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy. The trial of the man accused in Salman Rushdie’s stabbing has begun. And the NFL plans to remove “End Racism” messaging in the end zone ahead of the Super Bowl.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: What is USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development? And why do Trump and Elon Musk want to gut it? NPR has more. 

Trump says President McKinley made the U.S. prosperous through tariffs and cites him as inspiration for his own tariff plan. Historians told the Washington Post that Trump has an incomplete understanding of our 25th president.

How worried should you be about bird flu, and what could it mean for your health? Vox’s Jess Craig explains.

Plus, the future of the Gaza ceasefire deal hinges on Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting today, former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales is on trial for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent after the team won the 2023 World Cup, and how a former NBA coach could cash in big if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Reuters reports that the world is on the brink of a trade war. USA Today explains what it all means for our wallets. 

Is flying less safe right now? Zach Wichter with USA Today answers the key questions. 

Semafor’s David Weigel unpacks what the selection of a new Democratic National Committee chair means for the future of the party.

Plus, Elon Musk now has access to a crucial Treasury Department payment system, the NBA trade that shocked the entire league, and the Grammy Awards’ biggest winners.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

On today’s show: What we know about the figure skaters who were on board the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. USA Today reports on the reaction to the crash from the skating world.

CNN has a look at how Trump’s Cabinet nominees faced their sharpest bipartisan grilling to date, along with other takeaways from Thursday’s confirmation hearings. 

Juan Forero with the Wall Street Journal describes what recently deported migrants say about how they were treated by U.S. officials.

Plus, tips on how to follow the news in a chaotic time, the force in women’s sports that’s even more powerful than Caitlin Clark, and why people are asking if this could be the year Beyoncé finally wins the Grammy for Album of the Year.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: The latest on the crash between an army helicopter and passenger plane in Washington, D.C. ABC News has live updates.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary. CNN breaks down what happened.

Alex Ward with the Wall Street Journal describes the rush for exemption waivers after the Trump administration temporarily paused funding for foreign aid.

Plus, Trump signs the first piece of legislation of his second term, former Sen. Bob Menendez is sentenced for bribery, and how a massive concert to benefit L.A. fire recovery came together in 48 hours.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: The federal government ordered a widespread funding freeze. The Wall Street Journal details the chaos that ensued.

Public trust in America’s health institutions hasn’t recovered from pandemic controversies. The Washington Post’s Rachel Roubein explains how that could impact Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing. 

What is DeepSeek, and why did it send tremors through financial markets this week? Bloomberg AI reporter Shirin Ghaffary explains. 

Plus, the Trump administration is offering about 2 million federal employees the chance to resign, why the ‘Mona Lisa’ is moving, and a look at what the Year of the Snake could bring as the Lunar New Year begins.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond explains what the Trump administration’s moves on public health mean for people in the U.S. and abroad.

NPR reports on what Palestinians are seeing as they return to their homes in Gaza.

The City’s Gwynne Hogan, who’s been speaking with immigrant families in New York, tells us how they’re on edge over Trump’s promise to deport undocumented people.

Plus, how a Chinese AI company is disrupting tech and financial sectors, four-day workweeks are coming to more U.K. workers, and why a popular diet supplement is facing new scrutiny.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Inside the moves Trump’s making to reshape the federal government and workforce. USA Today details his rapid-fire changes.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on federal immigration raids in Chicago that started over the weekend.

In the rush to rebuild L.A., one topic is taboo: What should be built differently — or not at all? Doug Smith with the L.A. Times looks into the thorny issue.

Plus, Colombia backs down after initially refusing to take in deported migrants from the U.S., the latest from Gaza after the release of hostages and prisoners this weekend, and the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

On today’s show: Trump’s pardons of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers have fueled a battle over how history will view the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Tom Jackman of the Washington Post examines this. And this week’s episode of Apple News In Conversation features reporting on America’s militias with ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan.

California’s attorney general charged a landlord with price gouging amid the wildfires ravaging the city. Los Angeles Times reporter Liam Dillon explains why that might serve as a deterrent.

TikTok got an extension. What does the future of the app look like? NBC News has a look.

Plus, why some people found themselves suddenly following Trump on social media, the controversy over AI at the Oscars, and the Super Bowl matchup will be set this weekend.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Correction: Sen. Mark Warner is the vice chairman of the Intelligence Committee. Due to an editing error, a previous version of this episode said he was chairman.