The Lead with Jake Tapper

A fragile plan is tentatively still in place as disagreements lead to a delay on the final vote for a ceasefire-hostage deal. We bring you new reaction this hour. Plus, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins to discuss updates in the Trump nominee confirmation hearings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hamas have reached phase one of a hostage and ceasefire deal. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Gaza and at gatherings at hostage square in Tel Aviv. President Biden confirmed the deal this afternoon noting that it was made possible by negotiators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New danger zones emerge in the Los Angeles area amid fears the dangerous winds are about to pick back up. Plus, lingering questions about the water supply in Los Angeles. Also, could Elon Musk take over TikTok?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire deal. Plus, officials in Los Angeles are warning residents to make their evacuation plans now after increasing extreme winds are raising the danger of spreading wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More deaths and more property scorched as the relentless fires continue to burn in California. We are standing by to get updates from authorities. Plus, a historic day in court as President-elect Trump is sentenced in the New York hush money case. Also, the Supreme Court hears a case that could mean the end of TikTok in the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest fire right now remains the Palisades Fire near Santa Monica, burning more than 17,000 acres. Today, officials are facing questions and criticism over the city’s response to the fires. We speak with the Los Angeles County fire chief. Plus, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to CNN after announcing his resignation. And President Joe Biden addresses the massive California wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apocalyptic scenes across the Los Angeles area as four out-of-control, unconfined wildfires quickly sweep through this heavily populated region. Officials are telling residents to be ready to evacuate their homes at a moment’s notice. The fires have already killed at least two people and injured countless others in just a matter of hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An election win officially certified today. President-elect Donald Trump, one step closer to taking office again. January 6, today, nothing like January 6, 2021, when Mr. Trump's supporters violently stormed the US Capitol, disrupting what should have been a peaceful process. Plus, Trump's new right-hand man, Elon Musk, now going after top European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keri Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protest votes before Mike Johnson is re-elected as House speaker. Message sent today by a handful of Republicans, but was it received? And in New Orleans, barriers on Bourbon Street that were not there before, might they been able to stop the terrorist attack that killed 14 innocent people? Plus, the links between alcohol and cancer, risks apparently so urgent the US Surgeon General today, calling for warning labels - will those happen?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Bourbon Street reopens and a major football game kicks off, new details emerge about the deadly New Years day terror attack that killed 14 people. We examine the timeline, new surveillance footage, and chilling details about witnesses who likely saw key evidence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices