7:40 PM ET: Trump’ s new AG pick

Bryan Kohberger entered a plea deal in the 2022 Idaho college student killings that removes the possibility of the death penalty. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

It's a mixed verdict for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The Senate passes Trump's mega domestic policy bill, but there's still one hurdle left. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

President-elect Trump chooses controversial congressman and MAGA-firebrand Matt Gaetz to be the attorney general of the United States. We break down Trump’s most jaw-dropping picks yet and how these loyalists might use their power on his behalf. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

RFK Jr. goes from calling Trump a buffoon to betting on him to unify the country. Plus, a new and startling look at the Trump White House looked from a top general who lived through it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The crew reacts to President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address, as well as Trump’s plans for issuing dozens of executive orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Tonight, a look at the continuing controversy surrounding President-elect Trump's nominations for attorney general and defense secretary. We’ve learned Trump is calling some senators directly to discuss his AG pick, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, and ask for their support, two sources f ... Show More

President Trump visited both hurricane-ravaged North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged California today and reiterated that he wants the latter state to meet certain conditions before it can get crucial federal aid.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic ... Show More

A judge blocks the Trump Administration's birthright citizenship order. The president promises to appeal. Plus, Trump warns the world: "If you don't make your product in America, then very simply, you will have to pay a tariff." And despite new revelations, the Senate advances Pe ... Show More

President-elect Donald Trump has named his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as his White House chief of staff. She is his first cabinet pick and will be the first woman ever to hold the title. We have new details on the other names being considered for high-profile positions. Plus, ... Show More

First: Trade war. Trump slaps sweeping new tariffs on American adversaries and friends. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on what it means for you. Plus: The political blowback and another dizzying week. Trump unveils a strict hiring freeze and FBI purge and a botched fundi ... Show More

First: Reality check. With a flurry of new picks, Trump's cabinet comes fully into focus. But after one falls through, what's next for Trump's other choices?Plus: One on one. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on his loss and what he says needs to change.And: Fowl play. A look back at pr ... Show More

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald J. Trump chose his running mate: Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio.We watched the process unfold in real time in Milwaukee.Michael C. Bender, who covers Mr. Trump and his movement for The Times, takes us through the day.Gues ... Show More