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Smooth Sailing For Trump's Nominees?, LA Fire Outlook, South Korea President Arrested
Wed, 15 Jan 2025
Senate Republicans are promising no drama for Trump's cabinet nominees in hearings this week. Do Democrats have anything to say about that? Plus, L.A. neighborhoods remain on lockdown after wildfires, and anti-corruption officials arrest South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.For more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Ryland Barton, Jason Breslow, Gigi Douban, Ally Schweitzer and Lisa Thomson. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas, Iman Ma'ani and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Stacey Abbott.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Senators have the power of advice and consent. Republicans say they'll go heavy on the consent.
The Senate's going to follow the mandate of the American people and confirm President Trump's strong nominees.
Who gets a hearing today? I'm Steve Inskeep with Leila Fadal, and this is Up First from NPR News. In Los Angeles, firefighters are working to contain what remains of two wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes. Those who have homes to return to say they want to go back, but forecasters predict the Santa Ana winds will blow again.
And anti-corruption authorities have arrested South Korea's president. Officials say President Yoon Song-yol is being detained for questioning the historic arrest of a sitting president come six weeks after Yoon's failed attempt to declare martial law. Stay with us. We've got the news. You need to start your day. Bye.
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