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President-elect Trump picks vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Alex Jones’ InfoWars is auctioned off to The Onion. And authorities in California say the bears that caused thousands of dollars of damage to luxury vehicles were actually people in costumes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump divides Congress by selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Sen. John Thune emerges as Majority Leader, but will now have tough decisions on confirmations. And Northeastern states respond to a growing outbreak of wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump picks a Fox News contributor with little government leadership experience to run the Pentagon. Israel begins transitioning away from the Biden White House as Trump’s cabinet takes shape. And skirmishes in Amsterdam have exploded into a days-long riot watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. Trump’s win prompts Ukrainian officials to seriously consider an endgame for its war with Russia. And a Spirit Airlines flight comes under gunfire from Haiti’s largest airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As House races continue to be called, congressional Republicans prepare for a narrow majority in the Senate. FEMA fires an employee for allegedly instructing workers to skip homes expressing support for Donald Trump. And on Veterans Day, military officials express concern over the number of forceful blasts recruits experience in training.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump names the first female chief of staff in White House history. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces an interest rate cut, before declaring that he will not resign even if asked. And fueled by 80 mph winds, wildfires rage across Southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump assembles a transition team for the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election, while Democrats come to grips with a decisive loss. And world leaders once again approach Trump as commander-in-chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC News projects that Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. In a special edition, our team analyzes the vote, and the voters, that led to the biggest political comeback in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a stark choice in front of them, Americans head to the polls on a decisive Election Day. The team at 538 describes what to watch for as results roll in. And a historian explains why we vote on a Tuesday in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition, “Start Here” travels around eastern Pennsylvania to witness the final push by both campaigns. New polling gives one last look at voters across the country. And Harris campaigners claim many women are keeping their votes secret from their husbands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices