The Who’s Who of Trump’s Staff Picks, and Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records

Plus, Israel’s cycle of war in North Gaza.

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Edward Wong

Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records as Bullish Bets Continue, by Ravi Mattu and Joe Rennison

Attack, Withdraw, Return: Israel’s Bloody Cycle of War in North Gaza, by Jack Nicas, Adam Rasgon and Hiba Yazbek

Spirit Airlines Plane Hit by Gunfire in Haiti and Forced to Divert, by Frances Robles

Chronic Brain Trauma Is Extensive in Navy’s Elite Speedboat Crews, by Dave Philipps