President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden met in the Oval Office Wednesday, marking a return to the tradition Trump broke in 2020, with both pledging a smooth transition. NBC projected that Republicans will retain control of the House with a slim majority, positioning Trump to advance his agenda with a GOP-led Congress. In a surprising move, Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, despite his recent DOJ investigation. South Dakota Senator John Thune was selected as the next Senate Majority Leader, emphasizing Republican unity for Trump’s agenda. Lastly, the FBI raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s Manhattan home as part of a DOJ investigation, though Coplan claims it was retaliation for Trump-related bets on the platform.

Trump and Biden meet in Oval Office (ABC)

Republicans win control of the house (NBC)

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz for AG (NPR)

John Thurne to be next Sen. Maj. Leader (NPR)

FBI raids Polymarket CEO’s home (The Guardian)