The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House. Source

Sen. John Barrasso that the confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, is being held up by “a paperwork problem” with the Office of Government Ethics. Source

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on…Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Republicans are “going to work around the clock, through the night, through weekends to make sure we get that Cabinet confirmed”, Sen. Mark Kelly tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok,” but the app “has a national security risk to it”, and Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who has a new documentary airing on PBS, “Coming to America,” that examines how nine remarkable American immigrants have shaped our country’s history. 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 Rep. Judy Chu, Democrat of California, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. Source

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Rep. Judy Chu of California join Margaret Brennan. Source

Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies have assured her there is “enough water” to continue fighting fires amid concerns over water pressure in her district. Source

Rep. Judy Chu, whose district has been affected by the Eaton fire, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that she has been in touch with Gov. Gavin Newsom and fire agencies have assured them that there is “enough water” to fight the ongoing wildfires. Despite the earlier combination of factors that overwhelmed the fire response, “I believe that we’re in a good place right now,” she said. Source

Forced to evacuate their homes amid perilous wildfires, Los Angeles residents now face price gouging while trying to find places to live. Source

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