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hello and welcome. live in washington . on wednesday, joe biden will welcome donald trump for a meeting in the oval office. it is part of a peaceful transfer of power. one that trump cast aside when he lost to joe biden but never conceded. he still hasn't. now working from his estate in florida, trump is seeing a stream of visits that either people that want spots in the administration or want to bend his ear. he has offered congresswoman in campaign surrogate elise stefanik the

job as u.s. ambassador to the un. trump announced a short time ago , he will bring back tom holman that served as acting director of ice . he would join in charge of nation's borders and oversee all deportation of illegal aliens back to their country of origin. elon musk is a person that does not seem to have any desire for a formal role. he is playing a key part in transition. appointment donald trump's home has been teeming with allies, members and potential officials. many people are angling for a top spot in the second administration or trying to influence him and who he will select for the roles. the one person that has been looming

over it has been elon musk. he was on stage with donald trump , campaign advisors and family when he declared victory. he has also been at mar-a-lago and around donald trump since. many days this week he dined with donald trump. the day after he brought his children to trump's home where he had a tour. he has also been sitting in on calls with foreign leaders, including wilda ms. zelinski. i am also told elon musk has been weighing in on some of trump's potential pics, making it clear who he believes should have that role. one thing we saw happen sunday,

he came out and waited into the senate republican leadership -- . he endorsed rick scott after he supported an idea from donald trump to allow for recess appointments, trying to make sure he can confirm nominees. three men are vying for the spot but elon musk said he supports rick scott. all to say, elon musk has been very influential. he is very close with donald trump. he has been out there campaigning. now he is spending a lot of time with him making it clear he will be a top person that is relied on. sources say he is not expected to take on a formal role.

donald trump said he would love for him to be cabinet secretary but he and others believe he could have just as much power on the outside. earlier i spoke about must roll gus macker elon musk's role . i started by asking about the conspicuous role in the transition. >> it is one of the most extraordinary situations in history. have a billionaire who has billions of dollars at stake in terms of government contracts , satellites . trump

ram the early part of the campaign blasting the transition to electric vehicles but backed off once elon musk endorsed him. i think it is troubling . let's be clear, he owns one of the key social media news influencing that we have in society. it is troubling all the way around. i'm not clear what we can do to stop it. >> he did back off his blanket attacks to electric vehicles but try to appeal to union voters that were concerned. it raises the issue to whether he will provide cover for tesla but not other automakers. it is a long list of things. you reference that in terms of the disappearance of guardrails.

tell me, do you think given republicans will control the senate, likely the house, are there republicans that you believe maintain an interest and a willingness to back them up. republicans that stand up to him have been voted off the island. you believe there are republicans in the senate and the house that are willing to rescue some guardrails connect -- g -- >> he surprise everybody with the strength of his showing . that resonates with house and senate members. they are very attuned to that in states and

districts as to the level of support. he will have deference and a lot of swag and is broadly supported . whether border security , reforming the justice department were in the international arena. he has support going and. it will be tested . we will see whether the republicans will stand up and whether it is a recess appointment for some other way that the administration tries to bypass congress. it will be tested. >> who leads the way for democrats at this point p it is not clear. who do you think has a chance to lead the way p -- ?

in terms of leading resistances too strong of a word but trying to hold back the extreme parts of the agenda question mark -- >> this was a devastating defeat. it looks like the republicans will control both houses. we have governors in major states. gavin newsom in california. even our nominee in minnesota who signaled they are not going to rollover and let donald trump trample the rights

of citizens. i also think the house will be right on the edge . it looks like republicans will grab it. we still have an outside shot. it will be razor thin. jeffries is a new and younger leader. he could be a forceful figure in terms of putting guardrails into place . >> we will see and we will look at the implications of the reelection beyond america borders. starting in the middle east where the israeli prime minister has already had several conversations with the president-elect. we will have that, coming up.

the israeli military was targeting terrorist when they bombed -- in gaza. people desperately searching for survivors. 2000 people were killed . this was the scene in

central gaza where 14 people were injured after the strike. on sunday 40 were killed alone. this is video from lebanon. at leaf 23 people lost their lives there including seven children. civilian casualties. it is outside of the usual stronghold abc holder killed since saturday >> benjamin netanyahu is eager to turn the page . the prime

minister and president-elect have already been speaking about what lies ahead. >> benjamin netanyahu said he and donald trump have spoken three times in recent days. sign of how closely they are collaborating. he described it as very good and important and aimed at strengthening the alliance between israel and the united states. he said he and trump see eye to eye on the iranian threat. benjamin netanyahu was among the first leaders to congratulate trump calling it the world's greatest comeback. many israelis expect there will be full throated support to the jewish state, especially in a confrontation with iran and allies.

>> there is some speculation that donald trump will give benjamin netanyahu free reign to conduct wars in gaza, lebanon and perhaps iran. is that what is going to happen connect -- ? >> it is a lot of spinning going on amongst the borders of israel and president trump. president trump has even before the election but certainly sent told him to get the were over by the time he is inaugurated. he doesn't have any control until then but there is a signal that he will support whatever it is the israelis feel they need to do but they

need to wrap it up by january 20 of 2025. in lebanon, there is a potential for a diplomatic deal . when it comes to iran, donald trump pursued maximum pressure. it was in debt bringing the iranians to the table so they could negotiate a better deal than barack obama negotiated . the idea that he was somehow stronger than his predecessors when it came to these issues. this really have to go back to the rhetoric. it has nothing to do with's policies. >> two questions, the world has changed and iran is far closer

to nuclear weapons than it was . there are many hundreds of kilograms of material necessary for a bomb. perhaps days and weeks away. how does donald trump navigate the reality? and is iran willing to make a deal given the threat that israel exposed the weaknesses in defense? >> undoubtedly the case. these are details that president trump didn't pay much attention to. he is mostly interested in negotiating a deal so he can say that he got a deal. he fashions himself as a master negotiator. the book that put him on the map was art of the deal. he has everything

the pressure and bring them back to the table. the head of the state department team , admitted the pressure will come on quickly. >> the question, what is iran interested in? it is hard to tell what donald trump will do about ukraine. we will look at how his inconsistent rhetoric could give us a glimpse into future policy.

volodymyr zelenskyy said russia bounced 800 guided bombs, 600 drones and 20 missiles last week including 145 drones on saturday night. had damaged buildings and shops in odessa. ukraine launched its largest attack on moscow overnight. the forces shot down all 34 drones . it blames shrapnel for the damage. earlier i spoke with the former u.s. ambassador to nato as well as a special representative. we spoke about where donald trump stands. especially given attacks on the ukrainian president. i asked whether donald trump believes it or if

it is just campaign talk. >> what you have said about the view is exactly right. they have said those things and they believe those things. trump has never said those things . we appreciate the fact that he is maintaining a distance . he has also not criticized vladimir putin . my view is the reason he is not criticizing as he knows he would normally reach a deal with putin. he is not demonizing him. that does not mean he misunderstands the situation. i would remind viewers, it was actually donald

trump that reversed the obama administration arms embargo . for years there was a ban on lethal assistance which trump reversed. not because he was challenging to turn. quite the opposite. he was very warm toward putin. he was setting the dates for future negotiations. >> he did allow the supply of aid. he also suspended military assistance as he was pressuring zielinski to open up against the man running against him. but has been uneven at best. not just folks in the right-wing that have made such claims. jd vance said something

along the lines of who are the good guys and the bad guys in a war that was started when russia invaded. when you put it together and add into it the president-elect frequent criticism of nato and public statements along the lines of if you don't pay enough, do what you want. it raises reasonable questions about his commitment. >> the point i would go to is where trump consistently says , this would never have happened if i was president. that may be his only vision of himself. he

would be strong in, and in contrast to biden's weakness, there needs to be a stronger posture toward vladimir putin. he often points to afghanistan as a catastrophe. he cannot afford to for ukraine to be his afghanistan. >> in the wake of the reelection, a major shadow looms over the fight to combat climate change. trump has called it a hoax.

the climate change conference gets underway in less than two hours. being held in -- , 200 countries will take part. the meeting was overshadowed by the vow to withdraw the u.s. once again . >> trump winning is a huge setback. he is likely to reverse all clean energy policies and incentives. he will go for fossil fuel extraction. he will not provide

any climate finance. >> bill weir reports on what is at stake. >> it opens on monday. the last one, had the world agreeing to turn away from the era. that year is over. and then questions about intentions. then casting the biggest call of all. donald trump reelected as the most notorious climate denier. threatening to undo as

much of the climate agenda as he can. some of it has momentum. it will be tough to clawback. we will see . incentives for families to electrify with cleaner stoles or furnaces. all of those are questionable. that reality will cast -- on all the diplomacy. present biden was never really planning to attend. what kind of promises can they make with only so much uncertainty? at the same time this is playing out, the european space and mother agency said the data shows 2024 will be the 1st to shatter that ceiling agreed to

in 2016. this is the first full year above the limit. that is about 3 degrees fahrenheit warmer. the wilder and crazier the weather will get. the wind was so strong the ground fire was fighting airplanes and had to worry more about evacuations than putting out house fires and adaptations. is happening faster than people can adapt. all of the politics are going in the opposite direction. pakistani authorities are urging residents to stay home while schools and other public places have been closed , because of record pollution. last week the air quality index pushed past the 1000 mark. it

is more than three times the level deemed hazardous. >> reporter: officials are urging people to stay home. the smog is too toxic . for city that often ranks as one of the worst for air pollution, facemasks a mandatory. a shield against the skyrocketing amount of pollutants. the air quality index stopped 1000 again. that is an unprecedented level. it defines hazardous is anything over 301. many public spaces have been closed. along with many schools that shifted to online classes for at least another week. >> everyone has a right to clean air.

>> some types of restaurants have been banned. >> especially this time of year. particles from low-grade diesel fumes and crop burning get trapped in the cold air. some say the closures aren't stopping that. >> the closed schools that don't create smog but have enclosed factories. they are not closing the things that create the smog. >> reporter: the air has also reached hazardous levels. some residents are still exercising outdoors. the world health organization said grieving toxic air is harmful and can cause stroke , heart disease and respiratory infection. one clinic said there is a 25% rise in patients , especially after the holiday when people set off illegal fireworks . sore throats and burning eyes and

trouble breathing are common complaints. >> i have a severe cold and cough. know medicine is working. i have been taking medicine without relief. >> reporter: officials began a trial program to spray water from drones to clear dust . critics say is just a band-aid. the problem in south asia is in need of long-term solutions. for viewers joining us, i will be right back. for everyone else, world sport is next.

the move could define the gop senate leadership battle but also disrupt the role in confirmation of senior appointees. donald trump is demanding support for recess appointments from republican senators buying to be majority leader. that would allow cabinet pics to bypass congressional approval. he said it is to exploit the confirmation process. the president-elect said the votes of taking too long in the past. all three senators quickly and not surprisingly signaled support for the idea.

new york may be solidly blue but republicans managed to net some wins and even flips. >> new york city just got a bit more republican. >> reporter: from corner to corner we saw republicans gain traction. >> stephen chan defeated the state senator, the democratic incumbent in a race defined by public safety. opposition to homeless shelter and concern about newly arrived migrants. >> people want change. >> reporter: harris carried the city was 68% of the vote , trump made significant gains this cycle . 94,000 more people voted for trump in 2020. >> it will be almost all red.

mckee made gains across all of new york city. the most significant shifts were in neighborhoods with asian and latino communities. he lowered the gap in the bronx, queens and -- in brookland where asians, italians and latinos live and work side-by-side. >> nobody supported us. >> reporter: more than 200,000 migrants have arrived since 2022. the crisis manifested across different cities but has been particularly hard felt. >> they are poisoning the blood of the country. >> reporter: why are so many immigrants willing to support that language? >> he understands that he is not talking about them. >> reporter: this family agrees. >> we need a change. the economy is a mess.

>> reporter: they said they spent years working to open up a barbershop and put their kids through school. >> he has to work 14 hours per day. then another business opening with no permanent . it is not fair. >> reporter: operative c the end roads as the beginning of what is to come. a chance to grow the party and elect more republicans right here in new york. >> we are going to come after her. i believe we can win the governor's race in two years. >> reporter: the real action is less than two years away. she told us democrats should not be taking voters for granted. the victory was the result of many things. voters have

said a top issue was the economy. by major metrics it shows the economy strong but americans saw it negatively. part of that is for prices. home prices and although inflation is now down close to 2%, prices on goods are roughly 20% higher than when biden took office. a significant number of voters blamed biden and vice president harris for not making progress. earlier i spoke with the global economic analyst about the impact that some policies will have on prices. >> one of the things is we have a strong economy. that is one of the great i am is. there is an inflation issue. it has been

cumulative and it hurt working people. it is rare for an incumbent to come back after a big inflation hike. if you think about biden/harris, that is the case. how did the policies look, they are inflationary. what is interesting, it is possible that you could see this good economy start to overheat because of the things trump wants to put into place. let's assume he puts his tariffs into place. that is immediately inflationary. making goods more expensive. unlike the biden administration, trump administration doesn't have a strategy to bolster exports which would be the whole point of a tariff , to try to make american goods more competitive but there isn't that type of plan. there is a plan to use

debt and deficit spending to bolster growth or a sugar high. they like the idea of tax cuts but that creates a stock bubble in an asset bubble. to be honest, that is one of the things that is in play with working people being so angry. if you make your money from the stock market you are doing great. if you make it from a paycheck you are not. this terrible ime is swing state voters that thought trump was going to make inflation better, they may end up worse. >> the promise of steep tariffs across the board on imports with a significant tax on goods from china is already changing the way some companies are doing business. could the past

relationship with the chinese president influence his decision? mark, i am curious from the view where you are, how does the chinese government and people view the relationship? >> reporter: as you know, from spending time in china yourself, the relationship between the u.s. and beijing is always fragile. this moment is no exception. beijing is trying to play it safe and it is evident in the diplomatic speak. for example, the chinese president did congratulate president-elect trump. among the phrases that are used, win-win , cooperation and mutual respect and peaceful coexistence . getting along

will benefit both countries in the world. that is the official stance beijing is taking as it enters the murky time. the relationship between the leaders is complicated. i am thinking back to early on when they were having chocolate cake together mar-a-lago and singled a strong potential for relations between the nations. then things turned frosty. among the issues was china's response to covid. then this thorny issue of trade and tariffs which are somehow or they are once again making way to centerstage. will things begin where they left off? that

is what beijing would certainly like at least on those high memories. >> it is arguably going to be one of the most consequential relationships. thanks so much to all of you for joining us this sunday evening and early monday morning. newsroom continues with erica hill, after the break.

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good evening, i'm caitlin collins on a very busy sunday night at mar-a-lago. i have some new reporting for you this evening on what's been going on in the last 48 hours inside donald trump's orbit as the president-elect is now narrowing down his choices for critical roles in his incoming administration. staffing was one of trump's biggest regrets in his first time, and he's vowed to get it right this time. which, for him, means p