Forecasters now say the return of powerful winds could lead to an explosive growth of the blaze that is still raging in the Los Angeles region, threatening progress made by firefighters. Plus, a look at California’s worsening insurance crisis. Also, the final report of the January 6th federal election subversion case against Trump could be released within hours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Residents in Los Angeles are coming to grips with unimaginable devastation. Thousands of people have lost everything in an instant. According to a CNN investigation, widespread fire destruction was inevitable but damage could have been minimized.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 180,000 people are under evacuation orders tonight, as forecasters warn that ferocious winds are returning to Los Angeles County, adding fresh fuel to an already dire situation. Plus, former presidents pay respects to President Jimmy Carter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Southern California, catastrophic wildfires are ripping through the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate, scorching entire neighborhoods, and killing at least two people so far. Plus, in Washington, Donald Trump is making final preparations before he takes the oath of office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump comes out swinging at special counsel Jack Smith as a federal judge blocks the release of the report on the president-elect's criminal investigations. Trump lays out his grievances and his plans for the Justice Department during a lengthy news conference. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces major changes for both Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress officially seals Donal Trump's presidential victory. Today's certification drawing zero obligations from lawmakers exactly four years after a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol. Plus, Rudy Giuliani has just been held in contempt by a federal judge for failing to turn over information to those two Georgia election workers he defamed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York judge is ordering Donald Trump to appear for sentencing one week from today after rejecting the President-elect’s efforts to throw out his wish money conviction. Also, speaker Mike Johnson survived a dramatic vote on the House floor to keep his gavel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exclusive new footage emerges of the New Orleans attacker unloading the truck used in the slaughter on Bourbon Street as authorities now believe he acted alone. The Louisiana state attorney general joins with an update on the investigation. We examine how ISIS remains a deadly threat around the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preparations are underway for the state funeral of Jimmy Carter. As we examine the legacy of the late president, we bring you the latest details on how Carter will be honored by President Biden just days before the Trump inauguration. Plus, what investigators are now learning of the deadly crash of a passenger plane in South Korea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigators dig deeper into the possibility that Russia may be responsible for the deadly crash of a passenger plane. A United States official is saying Moscow’s air defenses potentially misidentified the jet as a Ukrainian drone. Plus, Elon Musk is at the center of a new feud within President-elect Trump’s MAGA base.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices