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Plus, this musical wants France to love it back. 

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On Today’s Episode:

Trump Chooses Longtime Ally Linda McMahon to Run Education Dept., by Zach Montague and Ana Swanson

Tracking Trump’s Cabinet and Staff Nominations, by June Kim, Karen Yourish and Jasmine C. Lee

House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill, by Annie Karni

Netanyahu Offers $5 Million for Each Hostage Freed in Gaza, by Ephrat Livni

Delhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare With No Answers, by Alex Travelli and Hari Kumar

‘Les Misérables’ Returns Home, by Laura Cappelle