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While man Southern California residents are returning to the charred remains of their homes, but the threat from wildfires is far from over. It's sentencing day for Donald Trump, which will cement his status as the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency. John Fetterman becomes the first Democratic senator to make the trip to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Residents in Southern California are reeling as multiple fires ripped through neighborhoods, leaving nothing but ash. And the danger is far from over. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is on the hill meeting with senators to strategize about how best to get his agenda through Congress. And Jimmy Carter will be honored today in the nation's capital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tens of thousands evacuate as fierce winds fuel dangerous wildfires in Southern California. Officials warn the next six hours are going to be critical and that the worst is yet to come. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is not ruling out military or economic force to take what he wants. Plus, in his last print interview as President, Joe Biden tells USA Today he still thinks he could have beaten Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk dips his toes into international politics. Republicans argue about the best way to get Donald Trump's agenda passed. Meanwhile, one of the president-elect's closest allies has a new role with Meta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress will convene today to certify Donald Trump's election victory on the anniversary of the day his supporters stormed the Capitol. Republicans have big plans for Trump's first 100 days in office, but with their slim majority, it's going to be a major undertaking. Plus, we take a close look at the monster storm that could bring the heaviest snowfall in a decade to some areas. And according to Canadian media reports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign just months before an election that he's widely predicted to lose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson's bid to hold the gavel goes to a vote, putting the GOP's razor-thin majority to its first big test. Plus, the key details we're learning about the driver in New Orleans in the hours leading up to the deadly attack. And investigators try to find out why an active duty Green Beret orchestrated a cybertruck explosion outside of Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin this morning with the latest on the ongoing FBI investigation into the New Orleans truck attack that killed at least 15 people. Mere hours before what's being called a "terror" incident, the Army veteran suspected of being behind the wheel posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS. Plus, despite a key endorsement from the president-elect, House Speaker Mike Johnson still faces a numbers game in his fight to keep the gavel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Funeral preparations are underway to honor the 39th president as America and the world pay tribute. Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson in the House speaker fight, but will it be enough to save him? Plus, a MAGA civil war is brewing over immigration, pitting the president-elect's advisers versus his base.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, who died yesterday at the ripe old age of 100. We explore how a life of steadfast faith shaped his legacy both in and out of office. Plus, the search for answers is underway in South Korea after a plane crash kills 179 people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A second black box is recovered as new questions swirl about Russia's involvement in that deadly Kazakhstan plane crash. Plus, how a discussion about immigration and visas turned into a referendum on American culture, sparking a MAGA civil war. And who wants to be a billionaire? The Mega Millions jackpot now over $1.15 billion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices