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The House Ethics Committee releases an incendiary report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). President Biden commutes almost all of America’s federal death sentences. And New York organizers invite the public to get the famous New Year’s Eve ball ready for a party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress reaches a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown, raising new questions about President-elect Trump’s power over the GOP. An apparent car attack at a German Christmas market leaves five dead and 200 injured. And Party City announces it will close its stores in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown at midnight. The suspected killer of a health insurance CEO arrives back in New York City to face charges. And delivery workers servicing several Amazon hubs go on strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spending package is torpedoed by President-elect Trump and his allies, raising the prospect of a government shutdown. The EPA signs off on California emission rules that would effectively ban the sale of new gas-powered cars. And a Chinese national pleads guilty to running a “secret police station” in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police sift through the social media history of the 15-year-old girl who opened fire on a Christian school. Ukraine kills a Russian general in Moscow. And Israel announces its intentions to keep a military presence in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shooter kills two and injures several more at a Christian school in Wisconsin. HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s “all for the polio vaccine” as senators question his vaccine views. And the Library of Congress adds new movies to its National Film Registry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are demanding answers as more and more reports of mysterious drone sightings flood into government offices. South Korea’s president is impeached after imposing martial law. And Syrians explore the now-vacant offices of Bashar al-Assad’s secret police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. officials say a video of a young American captive found in Syria appears to be Travis Timmerman, who went missing months ago. President Biden gives clemency to more than 1,500 convicts. And the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans new limits on overdraft fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Wray resigns as FBI Director at the urging of President-elect Trump. New York police claim to uncover forensic proof that Luigi Mangione shot UnitedHealth’s CEO dead. And Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders becomes the latest official to promote cell phone bans in classrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC’s James Longman ventures inside the now-emptied Damascus prison where Syrians have disappeared for years. The suspected gunman in a CEO’s murder shouts a message outside court, while prosecutors pore over his writings. And experts of baby names dissect the choices around Generation Alpha, as Gen Beta prepares to take the stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The suspected gunman in the killing of a health insurance CEO is apprehended in Pennsylvania. Syrian refugees come streaming back into Damascus following the exile of Bashar al-Assad. And the Marine who choked a man to death on the New York City subway is acquitted by a jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syrian rebels take over Damascus, driving Bashar al-Assad from the country his family has ruled for generations. President-elect Donald Trump describes his plans to pardon January 6th rioters. And federal judges rule against TikTok in its bid to avoid a forced sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police release new details about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A 7.0 earthquake, threatening a tsunami, sends Californians scrambling. And Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth tries to reassure senators, without the personal help of President-elect Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a historic case, Tennessee families ask the Supreme Court to dismantle laws banning gender-affirming care for minors. The CEO of UnitedHealth is shot to death in what authorities call a targeted attack. And an international math exam shows American scores declining at alarming rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declares martial law, rattling democracies around the world. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with concerned senators. And federal law enforcement officials describe a brazen plot by China to infiltrate American phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats in Washington express disappointment with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son. The Supreme Court considers FDA regulations on flavored vapes. And New York jurors deliberate over a subway chokehold death that has become a flashpoint over race, violence, and mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a dramatic about-face, President Biden says he will pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on federal convictions. President-elect Trump nominates a new FBI director with a history of promoting conspiracy theories about the “deep state.” And, Hamas releases a new video of an American hostage as aid deliveries into Gaza become even more difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some families believe drug-induced homicide laws are a powerful form of justice. Others worry the laws will do more harm than good. In Part 2 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the fierce debate over these laws and how they may continue shaping our response to overdose deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When someone dies from a drug overdose, who should we blame? And how should they be punished? In Part 1 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the nationwide rise of drug-induced homicide laws, which allow for criminal charges against whoever gave or sold someone the drugs that caused their death. She takes us to North Carolina, where two families grapple with the pain and promise of these new laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. President-elect Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. And, Thanksgiving flights are facing delays because of an air traffic controller shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices