Biden's Farewell Speech, Israel-Gaza Ceasefire, More Trump Nominee Hearings, Latest On The LA Wildfires

Today on America in the Morning Biden’s Farewell Speech After fifty years in politics, including 36 in the Senate, another eight as Vice President and the past four years as Commander-in-Chief, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation. Pamela Furr has the story. Ceasefire & Hostage Release Deal For Gaza After more than a year of daily battles, the world is reacting to a US-brokered cease-fire deal in the Middle East. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Fighting The LA Wildfires There was some positive news in Los Angeles as firefighters are making gains controlling two massive blazes still burning, despite also fighting strong Santa Ana winds. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the weather will continue to play a factor in dealing with the fires. Bondi On The Hot Seat Contentious hearings on Capitol Hill for some of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Pam Bondi's Senate confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Turner Loses Intelligence Post Speaker Mike Johnson removed Congressman Mike Turner as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. More Music For The Inauguration More names are being added to the musical lineup leading up to and on Donald Trump's Inauguration Day on Monday. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Explaining The Ceasefire Deal Although there are still some details to iron out, after 15 months of fierce fighting in the Gaza Strip, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a three-phase ceasefire and hostage release deal, which was made with the assistance of envoys for both President Biden and President-elect Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Senate Committees Meet Nominees It was a busy Wednesday on Capitol Hill, with multiple Senate committees holding confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the story. Minnesota’s House Not In Order A standoff in the Minnesota State House is intensifying. As Sue Aller reports, the chaotic battle over who will have control and who will be speaker is now moving to the courts, and both sides will be funded by the Minnesota taxpayers. University Leadership On The Docket The Texas Supreme Court heard a case that could pave the way for who controls Southern Methodist University. DOT Targets Two Airlines Southwest Airlines is being sued by the US government, while another budget carrier is being fined for what it called chronically delayed flights. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Taking Back From The Dead It clearly wasn’t just one check. Government officials say so far, they have recovered tens of millions of dollars in Social Security payments that were paid to dead people, and that may be just the tip of the iceberg. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Preserving The Forests President Biden has designated two new national monuments in California to preserve desert mountain habitat. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Tech News President-elect Trump is asking for a last minute stay to the end of TikTok this Sunday, but the Supreme Court may have already decided its fate. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news. Finally Celebrities and businesses are joining together to help victims of the Los Angeles-area wildfires, including some of have lost their homes or had their production schedules stopped due to the inferno. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices