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A source tells CNN Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Six confirmation hearings are being held for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Los Angeles officials and firefighters had been warning about budget cuts almost a month before the destructive wildfires broke out. We’ll tell you what the latest inflation read says about the economy. Plus, an airline is trying to stop passengers from getting too drunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FEMA says it’s had tens of thousands of applications for help from victims of the LA wildfires. Secretary of State hopeful Marco Rubio is in the hot seat today. Optimism about a deal between Israel and Hamas has some people looking towards life after the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is making his final farewell to the American people. Plus, SpaceX has launched two lunar landers with one rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Confirmation hearings are set to continue for some of the top Trump administration picks, after a tense day yesterday. Residents in LA are returning to find their homes completely destroyed. We’ll hear what people in Gaza think about renewed hope for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. South Korea’s president has been arrested after a standoff. Plus, we’ll tell you why the SEC is suing Elon Musk over his Twitter takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll talk about some of the allegations levelled against Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing today. The governor of California has signed an executive order that will help students displaced by wildfires. The House has passed a bill affecting some transgender athletes at federally funded schools and educational institutions. We’ll tell you what notable name won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s raising the bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you why power to more than 20,000 households in Southern California could be intentionally shut off. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is walking back some previous statements during his confirmation hearing. We have the latest on a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. The US Food and Drug Administration wants packaged food labels to have more information. Plus, a country known for high temperatures is hitting record lows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is underway. Dangerous winds return to Southern California, threatening to fan deadly wildfires’ flames. US TikTok users are moving to an unlikely alternative, as the Supreme Court mulls the social media platform’s future. President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order meant to compete with China on AI. Plus, we'll tell you about a big policy shift at Starbucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hopes are rising for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as both sides signal they’re ready to agree. People displaced by the LA fires are dealing with higher rents. President-elect Donald Trump is dealing with a special counsel’s report, senate confirmation hearings and plans for his upcoming inauguration. The special counsel in charge of Hunter Biden’s case is criticizing President Joe Biden. Plus, the US is dealing with an egg shortage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Attorney General has released a report on the investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the 2020 election. A red flag warning means more difficulty for LA firefighters. Russia says Ukraine has launched a “major” drone and missile attack. Pete Hegseth will try to convince Senators he should lead the Pentagon. And, China’s exports are up ahead of threatened tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dangerous wind threat has expanded in southern California, threatening firefighting efforts. President Joe Biden addressed a possible ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas during one of his final speeches. Foreign policy and national security experts in a key agency are facing a shake-up. Dozens of Kohl’s stores in the US are on the chopping block. Plus, two Hollywood award shows are expected to spotlight first responders in the LA wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with details on an emerging ceasefire deal being finalized between Israel and Hamas. A federal judge is allowing the Justice Department to release special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. We’re examining the impact wildfires can have on mental health. The selection of Lebanon’s new prime minister is dealing a blow to Iran-backed Hezbollah. And, we have takeaways from the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices