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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.

On today’s show: Sahil Kapur of NBC News discusses how Republicans face a high-stakes clash over Trump’s legislative agenda.

The ACLU took on Trump in his first term. Laura Kusisto of the Wall Street Journal examines how it will be tougher this time.

Should awards season be canceled? Jada Yuan of the Washington Post reports on the quiet debate that happened amid the L.A. fires. 

Plus, a winter storm slams the Gulf Coast, players and the media clash at the Australian Open, and a symbol of hope among the ashes of the L.A. fires.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: CNN examines how cities across the U.S. are preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown.

NPR’s David Folkenflik explains the tabloid scandal at the heart of Prince Harry’s legal victory against Rupert Murdoch’s publishing arm.

Los Angeles County had started to curb homelessness. Will the fires undo that progress? The Washington Post looks at what might happen next.

Plus, Trump’s nominee for U.N. ambassador faced questions from senators, Elon Musk’s hand gesture raises eyebrows, and Mariners great Ichiro Suzuki is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: What to know about Trump’s first day in office. CNN breaks down Trump’s pardon of more than 1,000 January 6th rioters and Time explains what is in his executive orders on immigration. 

NPR’s Sarah McCammon explains how Cecile Richards transformed reproductive care in America as the longtime former president of Planned Parenthood. The women’s rights activist died Monday; she had been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2023.

Plus, Trump enters office as a newly minted crypto-billionaire while ethics experts raise concerns about his family’s new tokens. How Trump’s promised tariffs could slow down disaster-recovery efforts in Los Angeles and North Carolina. And Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch goes to trial.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Correction: Walgreens had a business agreement with Cooler Screens Inc. Due to an editing error, a previous version of this episode said the deal was with Walmart.

On today’s show: Peter Baker of The New York Times joins to discuss the state of America as President Biden leaves and President-elect Trump is inaugurated. 

The latest from Gaza, where three hostages were released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal. The BBC explains who they are. Israel also released the first wave of Palestinian prisoners. NBC News has the details. 

Plus, President-elect Trump promised to save TikTok after it briefly went offline over the weekend; a polar vortex is bringing extremely cold weather to a big swath of the county, while dangerous winds threaten fire efforts in L.A.; and on MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son has a message for Trump.

On today’s show: The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas appears to be moving forward. Reuters has the details. 

President Biden is leaving office the same way he entered, by signing a flurry of executive orders. The Washington Post reports the moves could be hard for Trump to undo.

Leslie Kaufman, a climate reporter with Bloomberg News, explains how wildfires upended California’s insurance market.

Alexa Philippou of ESPN tells us why 2025 will be a big year for women’s professional basketball.

Plus, Rudy Giuliani reached a settlement with two women he defamed, how visionary director David Lynch is being remembered and we go behind the scenes of ‘Severance’ season 2, out today, with director Ben Stiller and star Adam Scott in this week’s episode of Apple News In Conversation. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

On today’s show: Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza but the deal is already under threat. The Wall Street Journal explains.

Biden bid Americans farewell from the Oval Office last night, and Reuters’ Andrea Shalal told us why he’s leaving with such low public approval.

The Trace’s Samantha Storey explains what 10 years of shooting data reveals about the state of America’s gun-violence epidemic. 

Plus, a controversial Trump ally is sailing through confirmation hearings to serve in his Cabinet, what to know about the FDA’s new ban on red dye No. 3, and Starbucks says if you want to hang out in its stores, you’ll now have to pay up.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.