America’s place in the world during a second Trump term Confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks are in full swing on Capitol Hill with a number of them appearing before the Senate this week. Nominees including Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick to run the Justice Department, John Ratcliffe, his pick to run the CIA, and Florida…

Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also look at what…

Will Lewis’s first year at ‘Washington Post’: Cancellations, red ink and an exodus Subscribers and star journalists have fled the Post in its first year under CEO and Publisher Will Lewis. Now staff have signed a petition asking owner Jeff Bezos to intervene. Read more on NPR

After half a century in politics, Biden will bid farewell in an Oval Office address President Biden had once hoped to be giving a second inaugural address. Instead, he’ll be saying farewell to public life, and trying to frame his legacy one last time. Read more on NPR

Flags to be raised for Trump’s inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter’s death The president-elect had expressed concern that Democrats seemed happy to see the flag lowered during the inauguration ceremony despite the tradition of lowering flags after a president’s death. Read more on NPR

Trump’s Cabinet pick for secretary of transportation is Sean Duffy. Here’s what to know While some of President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees faced sharp questioning this week, Sean Duffy received a friendly welcome in his confirmation hearing to be secretary of transportation. Read more on NPR

Here’s everyone performing at the presidential inauguration Unlike Donald Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year’s inaugural events. Read more on NPR

Inflation remains stubbornly high for many Americans. Could it get worse under Trump? Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation. Read more on NPR

How do you ensure good luck on Lunar New Year? NPR wants to know The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. NPR wants to know what traditions you uphold to ensure good luck in the year to come. Read more on NPR

Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory. Read more on NPR