As Congress reconvenes, Trump allies are pushing the president-elect's preferences for Republican leadership. As Trump considers his pick for attorney general, questions grow about the future direction of the Justice Department. And, President Joe Biden meets with world leaders in South America, navigating global concerns in the wake of Trump's return to office.

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