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Path to the Presidency: New Orleans attack response

Trump and Biden offer competing statements after the killings.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have offered competing statements in the aftermath of the New Year’s killings. In a break with tradition, the president-elect has tried to wield his influence at home and abroad before officially taking office.

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ chief presenters Sumi Somaskanda and Christian Fraser are joined by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ supervising editor Courtney Subramanian to discuss the balance of power in Washington, Elon Musk’s growing involvement in world politics, and whether Congressman Mike Johnson has enough support to remain the speaker of the house.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ journalists worldwide. And every Saturday until the inauguration of Donald Trump on the 20th of January, we bring you an update on his Path to the Presidency. Follow or subscribe to The Global Story wherever you get your ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcasts, so you don't miss an episode. You can email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com

Producers: Peter Goffin, Eleanor Sly and Charlie Jones

Sound engineers: Mike Regaard and Gareth Jones

Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas

Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson

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