In this episode of the NPR Up First podcast, several key news stories are highlighted. The discussion begins with President-elect Trump's controversial appointment of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, raising eyebrows due to Gaetz's lack of legal experience and his history of investigations. Meanwhile, governors from blue states are banding together to push back against anticipated policies from the Trump administration, while Republican-led states are gearing up to align with the new federal government. The podcast also covers the increased security measures in place for a high-stakes soccer match between France and Israel in Paris, prompted by fears of potential violence linked to recent anti-Semitic and anti-Arab incidents in Amsterdam.
