PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 9, 2025

Thursday on the News Hour, devastating Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and buildings, force residents to flee and stretch emergency resources to their limit. Former President Carter's life and legacy are remembered as he's honored with a state funeral in Washington. Plus, we examine how U.S. foreign aid does, and does not, help promote food security in sub-Saharan Africa.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: 
LA faces apocalyptic devastation as wildfires still burn
   • Los Angeles begins to face 'apocalyptic' d...  
A look at Southern California's fire response and resources
   • A look at Southern California's wildfire r...  
News Wrap: Venezuela's opposition leader arrested
   • News Wrap: Venezuela's opposition leader M...  
Jimmy Carter remembered and honored at state funeral in Washington
   • Jimmy Carter remembered and honored during...  
How Carter's life of service and humanitarianism will be recognized
   • How Carter's life of public service and hu...  
GOP lawmakers take early steps to implement Trump's agenda
   • GOP lawmakers take early steps to implemen...  
How U.S. aid impacts food security in sub-Saharan Africa
   • U.S. aid leaves out local groups addressin...  

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00:00 - Introduction
02:31 - California Fires
12:04 - California Fires (Juliette Kayyem)
17:45 - News Wrap
23:42 - Remembering Jimmy Carter
29:21 - Remembering Jimmy Carter (Guests)
39:06 - Trump Agenda
43:31 - Money Trail