Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Trump took a victory lap in WashingtonDonald Trump returned to the Oval Office today for the first time since he grudgingly left the White House nearly four years ago. He met there with President Biden, who promised that he would make sure Trump had what he needed for a smooth transition. "Welcome," Biden said. "Welcome back" — an acknowledgment of his failure to prevent Trump's return to power, which he had long said was a threat to the core of American democracy. Trump came prepared for the meeting with detailed questions for Biden, the White House press secretary said. The two met for about two hours. Trump has named more than a dozen people to top jobs in his second-term administration, including Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. You can see all his nominees here, and follow our live updates as Trump fills out his cabinet. The president-elect also visited a gathering of House Republicans today near the Capitol. He received a standing ovation and joked about trying to circumvent the Constitution and run for a third term. Later in the day, Senate Republicans selected John Thune, an establishment senator despised by some of Trump's supporters, to be the next majority leader. He will likely be crucial in Trump's effort to confirm his nominees for cabinet posts.
Ukraine is now prioritizing security, not land, in truce talksFor months, Ukrainian officials have said they would refuse any cease-fire deal that would cede territory to Russia. Now, in anticipation of the Trump administration's push for an end to the war, the Ukrainians are focusing more on putting assurances in place to make a cease-fire hold. "The territorial question is extremely important, but it's still the second question," a senior Ukrainian official said. "The first question is security guarantees." Kyiv would not formally renounce its claim over any territory, a top Ukrainian official said. But it might be willing to justify a deal in which Russia retains control over disputed land and Ukraine gains entry to NATO or secures access to a robust arsenal of weapons provided by the West. In related news, Russia launched missile strikes today on Ukraine's capital.
A court rejected Netanyahu's bid to delay his testimonyBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, must take the stand next month in his corruption trial, an Israeli court ruled. Netanyahu had sought a delay, arguing that he was too busy during wartime to prepare a defense. Netanyahu was charged in 2019 with bribery, fraud and breach of trust. His trial began in 2020, and he has always denied any wrongdoing. The cases against him center on accusations that he arranged favors for tycoons in exchange for gifts and sympathetic media coverage for himself and his family. In related news, a C.I.A. official was arrested and charged with disclosing classified documents that appeared to show Israel's plans to retaliate against Iran.
Inflation ticked up slightlyConsumer prices rose 2.6 percent in the year through October, according to a government report released today. The report was the latest evidence that, while inflation has cooled notably, it remains stubborn. Since the election, consumer sentiment about the economy has shifted, depending on whom you ask. Among Republicans, consumer sentiment has soared nearly 30 percent since Election Day, while Democrats have become less optimistic. Economists expect some of Trump's plans, like his promise to deport millions of noncitizens, to potentially raise prices. Multiple industries, like fashion and wine, are steeling themselves for possible tariffs. More top news
Niche streaming services are thrivingFor much of the past decade, the conventional wisdom inside the entertainment world was that only a few giant services would survive the so-called streaming wars. That assumption has been called into question over the past few years, suggesting that there may be room for more modest services, too. Millions of viewers have signed up to watch Christmas movies on Hallmark+, horror on Shudder or British television on BritBox. Over the last two years, active subscriptions for niche streamers have outpaced the growth of their much larger competitors. In other streaming news, "Emilia Pérez," the genre and gender-bending winner of multiple prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, was released on Netflix today. Here's our review.
What can we learn from venom?Many people have heard of the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity. What is less widely known is that the drugs were created thanks in part to an experiment involving the venom of Gila monsters, the sluggish lizards native to southern Arizona and northern Mexico. Some experts believe that venom may be nature's "Swiss Army Knife," and we're just beginning to understand how venom can improve our lives.
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Take these stairs if you dareKevin Reid's childhood home included a bright green staircase with a series of platforms made from pipe fittings. He considered it a solid way to travel between floors, but a group of stair enthusiasts disagrees. The staircase was a hit on the Facebook group Death Stairs, a popular page of roughly 800,000 members who exchange photos of hazardous stairs. The group's favorite staircases tend to include perplexing design features, like steep descents, slippery surfaces and questionable stability. Have a steady evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Philip Pacheco was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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