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Amanda Gorman pens tribute to crews battling LA wildfires

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Renowned poet and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman has penned a heartfelt tribute to first responders battling the wildfires and helping those in need. In "Smoldering Dawn," she expresses her fears and hopes and celebrates how the community is coming together to face this trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Gorman about how the poem came to be and her new children’s book, “Girls on the Rise.”
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Brooks and Capehart on Biden's legacy, Trump's expectations

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how the ceasefire agreement affects President Biden's legacy, his warning about an oligarchy in America, the confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet and what to expect in his second term.
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How businesses are preparing for Trump's tariffs

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Countries and businesses around the world will be watching to see just how quickly President-elect Donald Trump imposes new tariffs and just how steep they may be. News Hour special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports on how some companies are already preparing.
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News Wrap: Noem questioned about Trump's immigration policy

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In our news wrap Friday, Department of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem faced questions from senators at a confirmation hearing, President-elect Trump says he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will 'solve many problems together' after the two leaders spoke on the phone and Russia and Iran deepened their ties with a “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.”
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Supreme Court clears way to ban TikTok in the U.S.

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The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a law that threatens to shut down TikTok as soon as Sunday. The justices ruled free speech rights must yield to concerns that Chinese control of the popular social media app creates a national security risk. President Biden said enforcement of the ban will fall to the incoming Trump administration. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Gazans desperate for aid but hopeful worst is behind them

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Israel's security cabinet approved the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal with Hamas after Prime Minister Netanyahu signed off on the agreement. The deal goes into effect Sunday local time. Nick Schifrin reports and speaks with Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations coordinator for humanitarian relief who's just been appointed envoy for Mideast peace.
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Gazans hope ceasefire deal will bring lasting peace

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Israel's Cabinet has delayed a vote on the ceasefire deal struck to suspend the war in Gaza and swap hostages and detainees. Prime Minister Netanyahu blames Hamas for the delay, saying the militant group was trying to change the deal, a charge Hamas denied. American and Egyptian mediators met to discuss implementing the deal, scheduled to begin Sunday. Nick Schifrin reports.
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News Wrap: Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket

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In our news wrap Thursday, Blue Origin sent its first rocket into orbit with a successful test of the uncrewed New Glenn system, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat, Rudy Giuliani reached a settlement with former election workers he defamed, baseball announcer Bob Uecker died at 90 and visionary filmmaker David Lynch died at 78.
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Jon Finer breaks down strategy to reach Gaza ceasefire deal

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The Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday largely mirrors a proposal made by President Biden last May. In recent days, President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy joined the Biden team to push the deal to completion. Those eight months have been bloody and have seen shifts in Gaza and across the region. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer.
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Outgoing ambassador analyzes future of U.S.-China relations

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For four years, the Biden Administration has said there is only one country that has both the intention and capacity to reshape the international order in its favor. That country is China. Nick Schifrin spoke with Ambassador Nicholas Burns, the man who had a front-row seat, and helped manage, U.S.-China relations for the Biden administration.
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Clock ticking on TikTok with ban coming this weekend

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The clock is ticking on a potential ban on TikTok. In April, Congress and President Biden gave the app’s Beijing-based parent company 270 days to find a new owner or face a shutdown. They argued that Chinese control of the platform was a national security threat. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest developments with Carrie Cordero of the Center for a New American Security.
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Deb Haaland on Biden's efforts to preserve public land

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One of the legacies President Biden leaves behind when he exits the White House is his record on conserving and protecting the country’s public lands and water. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland played a key role in implementing Biden's policies over four years. Amna Nawaz spoke with Haaland about her achievements.
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Biden's achievements will be realized, Jean-Pierre says

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President Biden will address the nation in a farewell speech, summing up his four years in the White House and over 50 years in politics. In a letter, the president said that Americans “emerged stronger, more prosperous, and more secure” since he took office. Geoff Bennett discussed Biden's legacy with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
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Vought asked about replacing civil servants with appointees

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President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, faced questions on Capitol Hill. He was pressed about plans to exert greater power over government agencies and shrinking spending. Vought previously led the office for part of Trump's first term and is also a co-author of Project 2025. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Israel, Hamas reach deal that could end 15 months of war

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After nearly a year and a half of war in Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal was struck between Israel and Hamas. The deal was mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar and will begin this weekend. The Biden Administration had spent many months trying to force the parties toward a deal, but a final push from the incoming Trump team helped get to this agreement. Nick Schifrin reports.
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