In this episode of the NPR Up First podcast, several key news stories are highlighted. The discussion includes the replacement of President-elect Trump's controversial Attorney General nominee, Matt Gaetz, with Pam Bondi. The podcast also examines Putin's increasing aggression towards NATO countries that are supplying weapons to Ukraine. Additionally, it covers a major storm impacting the West Coast, raising concerns about the influence of climate change. Lastly, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for officials from both Israel and Hamas, which has drawn criticism from the U.S.
