We start with new developments on the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in the Washington, DC area. Some of President Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks could face a difficult confirmation path. Chinese startup DeepSeek could mark a turning point for Silicon Valley on artificial intelligence. The Trump administration hit pause on the CDC’s bird flu studies. Plus, the 1960s pop star whose hits include “As Tears Go By” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices