PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 8, 2025

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.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: 
Wildfires rage across LA, leaving neighborhoods in ruins
https://youtu.be/F3jOVFLMECk
LA Crews struggle to stop fires fueled by historic winds
https://youtu.be/Eq3DAJTFZcg
News Wrap: DOJ plans partial release of Trump Jan. 6 report
https://youtu.be/oT4NyAAuXpc
Biden announces final Ukraine aid before Trump takes office
https://youtu.be/qnZwBepGlfM
Buttigieg recaps transportation infrastructure improvements
https://youtu.be/dTnuZyOOADk
Syria's Alawites face uncertain future after fall of Assad
https://youtu.be/louPdm6qOI8
Is U.S. foreign aid for health care being used effectively?
https://youtu.be/3JzGsz-Mly0

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00:00 - Introduction
02:37 - California Fires (Stephanie Sy)
10:36 - California Fires (Fire Chief)
15:13 - News Wrap
19:59 - Arming Ukraine
24:55 - Off Ramp
34:42 - The Fall of Assad
44:20 - Money Trail (Part 2)