Trump Taps Gaetz For AG, Biden Hosts Trump At White House, Senate's New Leader, GOP Secures House

Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz For AG Tops Trump’s Latest Cabinet Picks President-Elect Donald Trump continues to announce members of his cabinet, which included a surprise pick for Attorney General. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Trump To White House President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House, sitting down with President Biden for a cordial meeting to begin the peaceful transition of power. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Senate’s New Leadership Team For the first time in 17 years, Mitch McConnell will not lead Republicans in the United States Senate when the new session of Congress begins in January. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.    Judge Details Musk Ruling A judge has given his reason for the decision regarding the Elon Musk swing state prize giveaway.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Contraceptives In Demand Following Donald Trump’s victory on November fifth, there has been a surge in demand for both birth control and abortion pill requests. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Sexiest Man Alive It’s that time of the year again, and People magazine has named actor-director John Krasinski its “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2024.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     Trump Continues To Fill Cabinet Donald Trump continues to announce choices for his Cabinet at breakneck speed. Florida’s Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress after the president-elect named him to be the next Attorney General, but despite a Republican-led Congress he could face some GOP opposition. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on other loyalists tapped for top Cabinet posts.     GOP Officially Secures House It’s now official - President-Elect Donald Trump will have Republican control in both chambers of Congress. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Louisville Explosion Under Investigation Federal authorities are being called in to investigate after at least 2 employees are dead following an explosion that could be heard for miles and fire that gutted a food coloring plant in Kentucky. Correspondent Donna Warder reports the blast was so powerful it damaged homes and businesses in the Louisville area.    No Ten Commandments A Federal judge hit the brakes on a Louisiana Law, temporarily blocking a requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom by January first. Pamela Furr has the story.    Wildfire Arrests Two arrests were made in New Jersey as crews deal with multiple wildfires in an area outside of New York City, one that claimed the life of an 18-year-old volunteer. As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, a massive California wildfire has already destroyed or damaged 250 homes and businesses.    New Documents Leak A federal worker was taken into custody overseas, charged in a new classified documents leak. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     NFL Star Break-Ins Two Super Bowl teammates who play for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL have both been recent victims of home invasions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Tech News Social media platform X is dealing with an exodus of users leaving the service after the election, while Bluesky sees gains of over 1 million new accounts. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.   Finally   Finally, newly uncovered tapes are suggesting that Charles Manson may have also committed murders in Mexico in the 1960’s, prior to his famous Los Angeles-area crime spree. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices