FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that she believes Los Angeles officials were “very prepared” for devastating wildfires, but “they have never seen 100-mile an hour winds that are fueling the fire.” Source

The following is the full transcript of an interview with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. Source

The massive Palisades fire has destroyed an estimated 75% of the Pacific Palisades and officials say the 1/3rd of the eastern edge of Malibu has also been destroyed. The fire is now threatening the nearby communities of Brentwood and Encino. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the Pacific Palisades. Source

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” after the devastating Pacific Palisades fire, Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the area, while FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Rep. Judy Chu of California discuss the response. Plus, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich joins. Source

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. Source

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were “very prepared” for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires. Source

The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. Source

Bankruptcy comes days after scathing Senate report on private equity impact on hospitals. Source

As FBI director Christopher Wray prepares to step down before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Scott Pelley speaks with him for his only broadcast exit interview. 60 Minutes, Sunday. Source

An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week. Source