Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/january-15-2025-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Wednesday on the News Hour, in a major breakthrough, Israel and Hamas reach a hostage and ceasefire deal that could end the 15-month war in Gaza. Firefighters battle high winds that threaten to further spread the wildfires blazing across the Los Angeles area. Plus, many of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks face congressional scrutiny and give a glimpse into how they'll carry out his agenda. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Democrats ask OMB nominee Vought about goals of replacing civil servants with appointees 6 min Trump's AG pick Bondi questioned about potential weaponization of Justice Department 5 min Rubio, Ratcliffe hearings give glimpse into how they would carry out Trump's agenda 5 min It will take a 'bit of time' for people to realize Biden's achievements, Jean-Pierre says 6 min News Wrap: FDA announces ban on Red No. 3 dye in food 7 min Los Angeles officials face tough questions about preparedness and firefighting strategy 4 min Father of Israeli-American hostage reacts to deal, 'the brink of ending this madness' 6 min Mideast experts analyze the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and its chances of holding 8 min Israel, Hamas reach a hostage and ceasefire deal that could end 15 months of war in Gaza 5 min