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The Dow fell more than 1,100 points, a drop of 2.5%. The Nasdaq fell 716 points today. You're listening to NPR. President-elect Donald Trump's pick by the nation's next health secretary is making the rounds on Capitol Hill. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to meet with as many as 20 senators this week.

And while some are receptive, Kennedy's also likely to meet with some more skeptical lawmakers, including Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, who's had questions about his stance on vaccines, and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who said he looks forward to hearing more.

And while some are receptive, Kennedy's also likely to meet with some more skeptical lawmakers, including Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, who's had questions about his stance on vaccines, and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who said he looks forward to hearing more.

Halfway through the meetings, no Republicans have signaled, though they intend to block the nomination, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority. Once a new Senate is sworn in, Kennedy cannot afford to lose more than three GOP votes if all Democrats oppose him. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost a final appeal in a fraud case and has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Halfway through the meetings, no Republicans have signaled, though they intend to block the nomination, with Republicans holding a 53-47 majority. Once a new Senate is sworn in, Kennedy cannot afford to lose more than three GOP votes if all Democrats oppose him. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost a final appeal in a fraud case and has been sentenced to one year in prison.

NPR's owner Beardsley reports he'll be allowed to wear an electronic bracelet instead of being incarcerated.

NPR's owner Beardsley reports he'll be allowed to wear an electronic bracelet instead of being incarcerated.

Crude oil futures prices rose oil up 50 cents a barrel today to end the session at 70.58 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Crude oil futures prices rose oil up 50 cents a barrel today to end the session at 70.58 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a rebellion from some fellow Republicans over his bill to keep the government funded into the spring. As NPR's Barbara Spunn explains, the bill would avert a government shutdown after funding runs out at the end of the day Friday.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a rebellion from some fellow Republicans over his bill to keep the government funded into the spring. As NPR's Barbara Spunn explains, the bill would avert a government shutdown after funding runs out at the end of the day Friday.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is weighing legislation that would put stricter regulations on sports betting in the U.S. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports wagering on sporting events has grown into a more than $10 billion industry since the Supreme Court legalized it in 2018.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is weighing legislation that would put stricter regulations on sports betting in the U.S. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports wagering on sporting events has grown into a more than $10 billion industry since the Supreme Court legalized it in 2018.

A group of former students has accused elite universities of secretly favoring applicants who come from wealthy backgrounds. The lawsuit dates back two years, but a new motion was filed this week. NPR's Janaki Mehta reports.

A group of former students has accused elite universities of secretly favoring applicants who come from wealthy backgrounds. The lawsuit dates back two years, but a new motion was filed this week. NPR's Janaki Mehta reports.

One of the worst days of the year on Wall Street as investors sold off after the interest rate setting. The Federal Reserve signaled the pace of interest rate cutting in the new year will be slower than previously forecast. Fed cut rates by a quarter point, but signaled only two rate cuts are likely next year. The Dow plunged 1,123 points, a drop of more than 2.5%. The Nasdaq fell 3.5% today.

One of the worst days of the year on Wall Street as investors sold off after the interest rate setting. The Federal Reserve signaled the pace of interest rate cutting in the new year will be slower than previously forecast. Fed cut rates by a quarter point, but signaled only two rate cuts are likely next year. The Dow plunged 1,123 points, a drop of more than 2.5%. The Nasdaq fell 3.5% today.

You're listening to NPR. Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have stopped short of saying they want to merge, but are confirming they're discussing closer collaboration. Nissan shares soared more than 22 percent after reports of a possible deal, citing unnamed sources, began circulating.

You're listening to NPR. Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have stopped short of saying they want to merge, but are confirming they're discussing closer collaboration. Nissan shares soared more than 22 percent after reports of a possible deal, citing unnamed sources, began circulating.

However, shares returned to Earth when the automaker said instead of creating what would be the world's third-largest automaker, they instead will be looking at possibilities for future collaboration. Nissan has an alliance with French automaker Renault and recently announced plans to ax 9,000 jobs.