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USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.

3 HR AGO

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes Ethics Committee to keep Matt Gaetz report secret

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will request the House Ethics Committee not release a potentially damaging report on the conduct of President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general - former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was involved in a 2017 sexual assault probe. USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar looks at what's next for Democrats after a rough November. Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in their highly anticipated boxing bout. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses how scientists revived frogs in Yosemite lakes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Is Trump signaling a retribution agenda with Gaetz, and other picks for his administration? USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé relays what economists say about blaming the Biden-Harris administration for inflation. The global cryptocurrency market has topped $3 trillion on hopes of a post-election Trump boom. USA TODAY National News Reporter Jeanine Santucci explains why The Onion acquired Alex Jones' Infowars. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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1 DAY AGO

SPECIAL | What is the future of DIY medical tests?

DIY medical tests offer the convenience of monitoring your health at home, but they also come with ethical and medical concerns. For one, some carry the risk of misdiagnosis. Still, against the backdrop of high medical costs and an imbalance of access to care, is there reason to be optimistic about the future of DIY medical tests? Dr. Karen Kaul, Chair of Pathology at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals, joins The Excerpt to discuss. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2 DAYS AGO

Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep

The GOP has won a trifecta in Washington. Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a closer look at the tasks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be asked to do as part of a new 'Department of Government Efficiency.' USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier explains how mass deportations could make a housing shortage worse. Inflation is still here, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2 DAYS AGO

SPECIAL | Might we solve the problems of food insecurity and food waste together?

While the U.S. is, on the whole, a wealthy country, currently one in eight Americans is food insecure. Meanwhile, more than a third of food produced goes uneaten or unsold. That’s roughly 90 million pounds according to ReFED, a research and advocacy group focused on eliminating food waste. Most of that food ends up in landfills where it becomes a big contributor to climate change because of the huge amounts of methane gas that are released as it decomposes. Is there a way to solve these two problems together by simply using the food surplus to feed more people instead of sending it to landfills? ReFED President Dana Gunders joins The Excerpt to dig into this meaty issue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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3 DAYS AGO

Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new 'Department of Government Efficiency'

President-elect Donald Trump continues sketching out what his next presidency will look like. USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses Donald Trump's promises about pardoning January 6 insurrectionists, and what such pardons would potentially mean for the far right movement. A New York court suspends all current deadlines in Donald Trump's New York hush money case. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe looks at the future of several issues circling the high court. The Pentagon classified document leaker has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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4 DAYS AGO

Biden, Harris participate in Veterans Day ceremony

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together Monday for a Veterans Day ceremony. USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin takes a lot at the race for Senate leader. President-elect Donald Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz to be national security adviser. USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Alyssa Goldberg discusses how some women are stockpiling Plan B and abortion pills following the election. 2024 is 'virtually certain' to be the warmest year on record, scientists say. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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5 DAYS AGO

What to expect from Trump's Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump has made some early decisions about his Cabinet. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran takes a look at what a new Trump administration means for immigrants nationwide. Democrats' working-class exodus has set off a reckoning within the party. An Idaho health agency has halted its COVID vaccine program, joining a backlash elsewhere. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise previews the COP29 climate summit beginning Monday, and what impact the aftermath of the U.S. election will hold. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.