- Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country.
- Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok.
- Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal.
- Trump's outsider Cabinet picks are rapidly gaining support for confirmation.
- Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla.
- Bondi in her confirmation hearing says Trump was 'targeted' by Justice Department investigations.
- Democratic attorneys general ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers' since Trump probably won't.
- Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee.
- Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio native, is interested in filling Vance's old Senate seat, AP source says.
- Biden announces 2 new national monuments in California after wildfires scuttled previous event.
- Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend.
- As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires.
- For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires.
- Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits.
- US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people.
- US population projections shrink from last year because of declining birth rates, less immigration.
- US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights.
- FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods.
- US inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease slightly.
- Two former NFL head coaches interview for openings, a Ravens star NFL wideout is in doubt for this weekend, a top college quarterback is going pro, new compensation for women’s college basketball teams and more.
- 'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez.'
- 'Last minute crisis' in ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas; UK Prime minister pledges a century of help to Ukraine; South Korea's impeached President refuses questioning; AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports.
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Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily  news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this  program, co-hosts the movies and television program and is the former producer of a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.
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