geoff: and i am geoff bennett. on the "newshour" tonight -- gazans welcome the ceasefire deal with cautious optimism, knowing a lasting peace is still far from certain. >> i'm scared because the israelis still haven't retreated. and even though there is a ceasefire, nothing has changed yet. amna: in the midst of the devastation from the la wildfires, a glimmer of hope -- residents are banding together to help one another in their time of need. geoff: and secretary of the interior deb haaland on the biden administration's efforts to preserve public land and tackle climate change. >> there is so much that could never be undone because the work is getting completed. our clean energy transition moving forward. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs "newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ >> cunard is a proud supporter of public television. on a voyage with cunard the world awaits. a world of labor, diverse destinations, and immersive experiences. a world of leisure and british style. all with cunard's five-star service. ♪ >> carn

geoff bennett has our report. geoff: in washington, d.c. the competition was fierce. >> you just all me nail that guy in the face. geoff: huge crowds gathered at meridian hill park for a i'm less day tradition. the snowball fight. the nation's capital received its first major snow of the winter as a polar vortex chills a large part of the country. baltimore was blanketed in white this morning as maryland closed government offices and canceled classes. temperatures are expected to plunge from the northeast to as far south as florida. in woodbridge, virginia, residents were snowed in. >> my four-wheel-drive broke down. i'm using the two wheel drive. hopefully i can get out today. and hopefully a plow comes tomorrow. that's us out. geoff: the storm kicked off in the central states on sunday before moving eastward. fighting wins created -- biting winds created blizzard conditions in kansas yesterday covering the roads with snow and ice. 10 inches have fallen there and more than 14 are expected for kansas and parts of northern missouri. the stor

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i am amna nawaz. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by friends of the news hour including jim and nancy built not on the robert and virginia schuller foundation. judy and peter blum kovler foundation, upholding freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abroad. >> a proud supporter of public television. the world awaits. a world of flavor, diverse destinations and immersive experiences. a world of leisure. in british style. all with white star service. ♪ >> the john s and cell night foundation. -- james l night foundation. >> and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. and friends of the "news hour." this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and the contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ amna: welcome to theafter 15 mos over gaza are scheduled to go silent in just over 24 hours. that is after the israeli government approved a cease-fire deal a short time ago.

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna navaz. night, 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

>> good evening, i'm geoff bennett. >> i am on none of oz. the details between israel and hamas after overcoming last-minute complications. >> the supreme court clears the way for tiktok to be banned in the u.s.. >> and how businesses are preparing for the tariffs president electro has promised to impose. >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by. friends of the news hour. including jim and nancy build there. in the robert and virginias schiller foundation. the judy and peter bloom koblar foundation. approving freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abroad. >> cunard is a proud supporter of public television. on the voyage with cunard, the world awaits. the world of flavor. diverse destinations. and immersive experiences. a world of leisure. and british style. all with cunard's white star service. >> the john s and james l knight foundation. fostering an informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. and friends of the news hour. this program

geoff: and i am geoff bennett. tonight, president trump suggests a complete overhaul of how the federal government responds to natural disasters. amna: the indigenous lumbee tribe of north carolina gets a presidential endorsement for its long-awaited federal recognition. we speak with the group's tribal chairman. >> right now, we are pretty much treated as second-class natives, and with our full federal recognition, we will no longer be second-class natives. geoff: and the family of holocaust survivors search for answers 80 years after the liberation of the auschwitz concentration camp. >> this place has dominated my whole life. this place destroyed my family, and the echoes of this place continue to destroy my family. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by friends of the news hour, including jim and nancy builder and the robert and virginia schiller foundation, the coble or foundation, upholding freedom at home and abroad. >> qnod is a proud supporter of public television. on a voyage with c

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. 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 columbia 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 "pbs

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. on the "news hour" tonight -- >> so help me god. geoff: donald trump takes the oath of office and begins his second term as president of the united states. amna: swiftly announced in a host of measures aimed at implementing his energy, economic and immigration agendas. >> i will send troops to the southern border to repel the disasterous invasion of our country. geoff: and with the world's eyes on the u.s., we speak with the former head of nato about how president trump could affect the future of the alliance and conflicts around the globe. >> i recommend to do the same as we did the last time president trump was president and that is to engage and to sit down and discuss. ♪ >> 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. aboard our fleet of american riverboats, you can experience local culture and cuisine, and discover the music and history of the mighty mississippi. ame

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna navaz. eath toll from the los angeles-area fires rises as high winds complicate efforts to combat the devastating blazes. geoff: wlo

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the "news hour" tonight, president trump meets with republican members of congress to move his agenda forward as he uses tough tactics against latin america. geoff: financial markets drop as a new chinese artificial intelligence start-up shakes up the industry. amna: and 80 years after the liberation of auschwitz, an effort to preserve even the smallest of links to the youngest of victims. >> preserving these objects, this evidence is about preserving the memory of the victims of the crime, preserving their identity often. ♪ >> 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. aboard our fleet of american riverboats, you can experience local culture and cuisine, 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 i

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. r" tonight, president trump meets with republican members of congress to move his agenda forward as he uses tough tactics against latin america. geoff: financial markets drop as a new chinese artificial intelligence start-up shakes up the industry. amna: and 80 years after the liberation of auschwitz, an effort to preserve even the

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the newshour tonight, a major breakthrough. israel and hamas reach a hostage and ceasefire deal that could end the 15-month war in gaza. geoff: an oval office address, joe biden gives a farewell address and issues a warning. pres. biden: it literally threatens our entire democracy. amna: and many of president-elect trump's cabinet picks face congressional scrutiny, giving a glimpse into how they would carry out his agenda. >> if we stay on the road we are on right now, in less than ten years, virtually everything that matters to us in life will depend on whether china will allow us to have it or not. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> on american cruise lines journey, travelers experience the maritime heritage and culture of the maine coast and new england islands. our fleet of small cruiseship explores seaside villages and american landscapes, and historic harbors where you can experience local customs and cuisine. american cruise lines, proud sponsor of pbs news hour. >> in 1995, two friends ar

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the news hour tonight, with his return to the white house, president donald trump moves full steam ahead on his promised overhaul of u.s. policies. geoff: that includes an immigration crackdown. we delve into the policies that led to this moment and how the trump administration is setting the groundwork for mass deportations. >> the more you push the agency to increase the total deportations, that pushes you towards the lowest hanging fruit of the immigration system, which are not the hardened criminals. amna: and rioters who stormed the u.s. capitol on january 6th walk free after president trump issues sweeping pardons. ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs news hour" has been provided by -- >> cunard is a proud supporter of public television. on a voyage with cunard, the world awaits. a world of flavor. diverse destinations. and immersive experiences. a world of leisure and and british style. all with cunard's white star service. ♪ >> with the ongoing support of these individuals and in

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. president trump visits communities recovering from floods and wildfires and suggests a complete overhaul of how the federal government responds to national disasters. amna: the indigenous lumbee tribe of north carolina gets a presidential endorsement for its long-awaited federal recognition. we speak with the tribal chairman. >> right now we are treated as second-class natives and with full federal recognition we will no longer be second-class natives. geoff: the family of holocaust survivors to search for answers 80 years after the liberation of the auschwitz concentration camp. >> this place has dominated my whole life. it destroyed my family and continues to destroy my family. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- friends of the "news hour" including jim and nancy built there. the peter and judy blume kuebler foundation. >> cunard -- qnod is a proud supporter of public television. a world of flavor, diverse destinations and immersive experiences. a world

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

. >> good evening, i'm geoff bennett. >> i am on none of oz.en israel and hamas after overcoming last-minute complications. >> the supreme court clears the way for tiktok to be banned in the u.s.. >> and how businesses are prin

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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.

geoff: i'm geoff bennett. 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

i'm geoff bennett. 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

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. tonight, with his return to the white house, president donald trump moves full steam ahead on his promised overhaul of u.s. policies. geoff: that includes an immigration crackdown. we delve into the policies that led to this moment and how the trump administration is setting the groundwork for mass deportations. >> the more you push the agency to increase the total

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz." 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

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. on the "news hour" tonight -- >> so help me god. ump takes the oath of office and begins his second term as president of the united states. amna: swiftly announced in a host of measures aimed at implementing his energy, economic and immigration agendas. >> i will send troops to the

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. on the "news hour" tonight -- >> so help me god. ump takes the oath of office and begins his second term as president of the united states. amna: swiftly announced in a host of measures aime

geoff bennett is away.ur” tonight, the fbi now says the new orleans attacker acted alone, but was inspired by isis. what we know about the suspect and his path to radicalization. we examine the complex legacy of president biden's 50 years in public office as he prepares to leave the white house. and two-year colleges try to

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

geoff: and i am geoff bennett.esident trump suggests a complete overhaul of how the federal government responds to natural disasters. amna: the indigenous lumbee tribe of north carolina gets a presidential endorsement for i

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. onight, 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

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.rump visits communities recovering from floods and wildfires and suggests a complete overhaul of how the federal government responds to national disasters. amna: the indigenous lumbee tribe of north carolina gets a presidential endorsement for its

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.ight, 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 i am geoff bennett. on the "newshour" tonight -- gazans welcome the ceasefire al

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

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the newshour tonight, a major breakthrough. reach a hostage and ceasefire deal that could end the 15-month war in gaza. geoff: firefighters battle high winds that threaten to further spread the wildfires blazing across the los angeles area. amna: many of president-elect trump's cabinet picks face

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.ur” tonight, gazans welcome the ceasefire deal with cautious optimism,

i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the newshour tonight, a major breakthrough. as reach a hostage and ceasefire deal that could end the 15-month war in gaza. geoff: an oval office address, joe