amna: mr.ritics, though, will point out, if this was a priority for the administration, the president could have taken that executive action even earlier, being able to say, if congress won't act, then i will. what do you say to that? >> and then it would be litigated earlier and the outcome is still uncertain. the president on day one presented to congress legislative reform. we have advocated for and supported legislative reform every day since. that is the solution to a broken immigration system. amna: we know president-elect trump has pledged to carry out mass deportations, this idea of using the u.s. military on u.s. soil to help with detention efforts and deportation efforts. what could that look like? and is that a good idea, in your view? >> i think it's very difficult to speculate what it could look like. we hear different things being said about what their intentions are. amna: you don't believe they will actually carry out mass deportations on the scale promised? >> that is not what

amna: thank you so much. william: thank you amna pure -- thank you amna. geoff: we returned to the confirmation hearing of secretary of defense nominee pete hegseth. we spoke earlier with republican senator jim banks and for another perspective we are joined by democratic senator camping duckworth -- tammy duckworth of illinois, who also serves on the senate armed services committee. today you confronted pete hegseth for his past combats opposing -- comments opposing women in combat roles. he says his comments were tied to instances where he saw standards lowered. how do you interpret that expect -- explanation? sen. duckworth: it doesn't hold any water. the standards have not been lowered. the standards are the standards. he tried to make today's hearing about whether women are qualified to serve in combat when today's hearing was about whether pete hegseth is qualified to be secretary of defense. he could not ask the most basic questions i asked of him, like name a country in one of the most significant economic alliances and in the indo pacific. he coul

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amna: and i'm amna navaz.onight, the death toll from the los angeles-area fires rises as high winds complicate efforts to combat the devastating blazes. geoff: we look at the the practical implications and potential roadblocks of president-elect trump's stated desire to buy greenland. >> china has increasingly been seeking investment in greenland and in other parts of the arctic. and i think the u.s. is eyeing minerals. amna: and trump's nominee for secretary of defense faces an uncertain confirmation process amid accusations of sexual misconduct. >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> on an american cruise lines journey, along the legendary mississippi river, travelers explore civil war battlefields and historic riverside towns. a our fleet of riverboats, you can experience local culture and discover the music and history of the mighty mississippi. american cruise lines, proud sponsor of pbs news hour. the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the news

amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the “news hour” tonight, devastating los angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and buildings, force residents to flee, and stretch emergency resources to their limit. geoff: former president jimmy carter's life and legacy are remembered as he's honored with a state funeral at the washington national cathedral. >> to make every minute of our time here on earth count, that's the definition of a good life, the life jimmy carter lived during his 100 years. amna: and we examine how u.s. foreign aid does, and does not, help promote food security in sub-saharan africa. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs "news hour" has been provided by. >> on an american cruise lines journey, along the colombia and snake rivers, travelers retrace the route forged by lewis and clark more than 200 years ago. american cruise line's fleet of modern riverboats travel through american landscapes to historic landmarks, where you can experience local customs and cuisine. american cruise lines, proud sponsor of "p

♪ amna: good evening. i'm amna nawaz. geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.n the "newshour" tonight, with vice president harris presiding, congress formally certifies donald trump's election victory, under the long shadow of the capitol riot four years ago today. amna: canada's prime minister justin trudeau announces he's resigning, amid mounting public disapproval. geoff: and a veteran's decision to take his own life and detonate a cybertruck in las vegas refocuses attention on mental health care for members of the armed services ♪ announcer: major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by. >> on an american cruise line's journey, along the legendary mississippi river travelers explore civil war battlefields and historic riverside towns. aboard our fleet of american riverboats, you can experience local culture and cuisine and discover the music and history of the mighty mississippi. his lines. -- american cruise lines. proud sponsor of pbs news hour. the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the news hour including leo

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amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the "news hour" tonight -- >> if this deal is not done by the people representing our nation, by the time i get to office, all hell is going to break out. amna: president-elect donald trump issues a threat to hamas and advocates for making the panama canal, greenland, and even canada part of the u.s. geoff: facebook and instagram end their fact-checking programs, a move critics fear will pave the way for a spike in misinformation. amna: and two years after protests erupted in iran, women speak out about the threats and oppression they still face. >> we all share the same story, demanding our rights, demanding control of our bodies. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> a proud supporter of public television. on a voyage, the world awaits. a world of flavor, diverse destinations, and immersive experiences. a wworlorld of leisure and brith style. all with white star service. ♪ >> the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions, and friends of t

♪ amna: good evening. i'm amna nawaz. geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.n the "newshour" tonight -- firefighters in and around los angeles struggle to control multiple raging wildfires fueled by high winds and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. amna: the united states announces another aid package to ukraine, as the war grinds on. geoff: and we speak with transportation secretary pete buttigieg about the outgoing biden administration's efforts to improve the nation's infrastructure. >> the bottom line is fixing america's transportation systems is the right thing to do. we're doing it beause it's the right thing to do, and i think there will be more and more appreciation for that over time, as well. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> qnod is a proud supporter of public television. on a voyage with qnod, a world of weights. a world of flavors, diverse destinations, and immersive experiences. a world of pleasure and british style. all with white star service. ♪ >> the charles f kettering foundation, working to advance incl

i'm amna nawaz. geoff: i'm geoff bennett. firefighters in and around los angeles struggled to control multiple raging wildfires, fueled by high wind and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. amna: the united states announces another eight package to ukraine as the war grinds on. geoff: we speak with transportation secretary pete buttigieg about the outgoing biden administration's attempts to improve the nation's infrastructure. >> the bottom line is improving the nation's transportation systems is the right thing to do, and i think that will be more appreciation for that over time as well. >> major funding for "the pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> cunard is a witha world of fe destinations, and immersive experiences, a world of leisure and british style, all with cunard's white star service. >> the charles f. kettering foundation, working to advance inclusive democracies. learn more at kettering.org. >> the judy and peter blum kovler foundation, upholding freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abr

♪ ♪ amna: good evening.ff: on the news hour tonight as emergency crews rushed to contain catastrophic wildfires across los angeles, residents come to grips with the devastating loss. >> it is a paralyzing time because you don't know which way to go. amna: a judge gives donald trump no punishment in sentencing of the hush money case leading to his 34 convictions. geoff: jake sullivan reflects on his time in the biden white house and weighs in on the incoming donald trump administration unconventional foreign policy tactics. ♪ announcer: major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- friends of the news hour including jim and nancy build their and the robber and virginia schiller foundation. the judy and peter blum kovler foundation, upholding freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abroad. ♪ >> cunard is a proud supporter of public television. on a voyage with cunard world awaits. a world of flavor, diverse destinations, and immersive experiences. the world of leisure. and british style.

♪ amna: good evening. i'm amna nawaz. geoff: and i'm geoff bennet.s emergency cruise rush to contain catastrophic wildfires, residents dom grips with the devastating loss. >> it's a really paralyzing time right now. you don't really know which way to go. amna: a judge gives donald trump no punishment during sentencing in the hush money case that led to the president-elect 34 convictions. geoff: and jake sullivan reflects his time on the biden white house and weighs in on the incoming presid president's unconventional tackett tickets. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provide by -- >> friends of the "newshour" including jim and nancy bild in er and the robert and virginia shiller foundation. the judy and peter kovlar foundation, upholding freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abroad. >> qnad is a proud supporter of public television. the world awaits. a world of diverse destinations and immersive experiences, a world of leisure and british style all with qnod white star service. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation.

. ♪ amna: good evening. i'm amna nawaz. geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. tonight -- firefighters in and around los angeles struggle to control multiple raging wildfires fueled by high winds and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. amna: the united states announces another aid package to ukraine, as the war grinds on.

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amna: good evening. i'm amna nawaz. geoff: and i'm geoff bennett on the newshour tonight.ds fuel the los angeles wildfires that have been blazing for a full week. what the scope of destruction means for homeowners and home insurance. amna: lawmakers grill secretary of defense nominee pete hegseth on his opposition to women in combat roles and accusations of financial mismanagement and sexual misuc

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geoff bennett and amna nawaz are away.ight, new year's celebrations turned to horror. a driver tore through bourbon street in new orleans, killing and wounding multiple people in what's being investigated as a terrorist attack. after decades of work, jimmy carter's goal of eradicating a tropical disease appears within reach. we examine the lasting global health legacy the late president leaves behind.

geoff bennett and amna nawaz are away.ight, new year's celebrations turned to horror. a driver tore through bourbon street in new orleans, killing and wounding multiple people in what's being investigated as a

peter, jasmine, amna nawaz, thank you for your time. >>> bourbon st. bounces back a day after the deadly attack, how the city is showing resilience in the face of tragedy. >>> mike johnson is going into the house speaker wrote with a donald trump endorsement. will it be enough to keep the gavel? the 11th hour is just getting underway. t getting underway. let's say you're deep in a show or a game or the game. on a train, at home, at work. okay, maybe not at work. point is at xfinity. we're constantly engineering new ways to get the entertainment you love to you faster and easier than ever. that's what i do. is that love island? >>> new orleans has been under a heightened state of security after the deadly terrorist attack wednesday. bourbon street reopened but with newly installed barriers and a large police presence. snipers lined rooftops as tens of thousands of football fans filtered into the superdome to watch the sugar bowl. i want to welcome new orleans council member at large. thank you so much for being with us tonight. first, how is the city co

geoff bennett and amna nawaz are away.n the "newshour" tonight, new year's celebrations turned to horror. a driver tore through bourbon street in new orleans, killing and wounding multiple people in what's being investigated as a terrorist attack. after decades of work, jimmy carter's goal of eradicating a tropical disease appears within reach. we examine the lasting global health legacy the late president leaves behind. and new research shows exercise could be the most potent medical intervention ever known. euan ashley: stressing our bodies with exercise in just the right amount actually prepares our bodies to deal with the stress of everyday life. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> working to advance inclusive democracy. >> of holding freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abroad. looking for solutions to protect water during climate change, so people and nature can thrive together. supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, committed to building a more jus