Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/january-8-2025-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, Southern California firefighters struggle to control multiple raging wildfires fueled by high winds. The United States announces another aid package to Ukraine as the war grinds on. Plus, we speak with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the outgoing Biden administration's efforts to improve the nation's infrastructure. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Massive wildfires continue to rage across LA area, leaving neighborhoods in ruins 8 min ‘This is as bad as I’ve ever seen’: Crews struggle to stop fires fueled by historic winds 5 min Biden administration announces its final aid package to Ukraine before Trump takes office 5 min News Wrap: Justice Department plans partial release of Trump Jan. 6 report 5 min Buttigieg recaps administration’s efforts to improve transportation infrastructure 10 min Syria’s once-empowered Alawite minority faces uncertain future after fall of Assad 10 min Is U.S. foreign aid for health care being used effectively? 9 min