Erin Burnett OutFront

The death toll is rising as heavy winds are in the forecast with wildfires raging across Los Angeles. CNN brings you its investigation as more people ask whether the widespread destruction could have been prevented and whether warnings were ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are live tonight from Pacific Palisades, California, one of the hardest-hit and most devastated neighborhoods right now. Winds are set to pick up again in the next few hours. Of the five major fires, none are under control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials just confirming that five people are now dead as at least four major wildfires are burning out of control near Los Angeles. Not a single one even close to being contained, as we've been seeing flames go through home after home. Officials saying they expect the death toll to rise as crews start sifting through the ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The incoming National Security Adviser tonight, doubling down on Trump’s threats to take Greenland by military force if necessary. Plus, famed investigative journalist Christo Grozev says Russian intelligence officers paid to have people kill Americans. Also, a reporter who had just debunked a bizarre conspiracy theory about Elon Musk was kicked off X hours later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The leader of the Proud Boy is asking Trump for a pardon on the anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection. Plus, the Hawaii Governor, a doctor, determined to try to stop RFK Jr., warning people could die if Kennedy becomes the nation's top health official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans attacker used a rare compound in his explosive devices, so rare that it has never been seen before in the United States. And a wake-up call tonight, those are the words of the suspect in the fiery explosion outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Plus, Trump ordered to appear before a judge to be sentenced on 34 felony charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details in two deadly attacks. First, the New Orleans terrorist who was armed with remote detonators for his bombs and then the man the who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas who was a decorated active duty US Special Forces soldier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details about the funeral plans for former President Jimmy Carter as tributes pour in from both sides of the aisle and around the world. How will he be remembered? Plus, we are learning about the final moments before a deadly plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A United States official tells CNN that Russia may have confused the passenger jet that crashed for a Ukrainian drone as we hear from passengers who survived the terrifying crash. Plus, a second stowaway on a second Delta flight. This time the person was caught just minutes before takeoff. How does this keep happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A United States official tells CNN early indications suggest it may have been Putin’s forces who may have taken down a passenger jet killing dozens. Plus, countless international students scramble to make it back before Trump takes office. Also, meet the man who is embracing comparisons to Donald Trump as he tries to become the next Democratic Party leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sordid text messages emerge as the House Ethics Committee releases its long awaited report on Matt Gaetz. A member of committee joins to discus the evidence they revealed. Plus, Luigi Mangione’s attorney is blasting the police and New York City’s mayor for using her client as political fodder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House voted to avoid a government shutdown just hours before the deadline as the Senate is about to vote with the next battle over spending already brewing. Plus, two people are dead and at least 68 people are injured after a driver slammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in Germany. Also, Elon Musk tweets his support for a German group linked to neo-Nazi rhetoric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chaos on Capitol Hill tonight and Elon Musk is front and center as the United States is hours away from a government shutdown. Plus, the death penalty could be on the table for the alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione as we’re learning new details about a notebook that belonged to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk is pushing the government closer to a government shutdown by pushing to kill the government spending bill hours before the deadline and Trump is following his lead. Plus, the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz’s alleged sexual misconduct is releasing at any minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Putin is vowing revenge as one of his top generals was blown up in the middle of Moscow. How much of a setback is this for Putin? Plus, the alleged CEO assassin is facing major new charges of first degree murder and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in Trump’s New York hush money trial just ruled the president does not have immunity from his historic conviction. This comes in spite of the Supreme Court's sweeping presidential immunity ruling. Plus, the suspect of a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting left one student and one teacher dead and six injured, including two people who are facing life-threatening conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More governors are sounding the alarm as the number of reported drone sightings spikes. The government says they don’t know what is going on. Plus, New York authorities now say they may get their hands on the alleged CEO assassin sooner than they expected as we’re learning the FBI may have known who the alleged gunman was days before he was arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York investigators are revealing crucial details about why the alleged CEO assassin may have targeted Brian Thompson. This as we learn new information about Luigi Mangione’s life behind bars along with who has, and has not, visited him. Plus, CNN's KFile team unearths comments from Trump’s defense secretary pick saying that allowing gay troops to serve in the military is a Marxist agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manhattan district attorney says he is looking at more charges for the CEO murder suspect as we learn what Luigi Mangione’s mother told police about her missing son. Mangione’s attorney joins to discuss. Plus, new details about the relationship between Vladimir Putin and the failed dictator he’s hiding in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigators are looking into whether the CEO murder suspect’s back injury was central to the killing. Luigi Mangione's friend joins and says his hurt back led to other major health issues. Also, an American family is holding out hope tonight after a United States reporter has been missing in Syria for more than 12 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices