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Tallying the toll of an ongoing disaster
Jan 13, 2025

Tallying the toll of an ongoing disaster

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We'll unpack the latest on the Los Angeles fires. Also: The GOP is readying immigration policies before Donald Trump takes office.

Segments From this episode

Doing the numbers on LA's tragic fires

Los Angeles is starting the week with the prospect of strengthening winds and increasing fire danger, even as firefighters continue to battle flames destroying communities. We’re getting new numbers on the amount of homes destroyed, new estimates on the likely economic costs and new policies to help with the eventual rebuilding.

Pre-inauguration immigration bill is sign of GOP's eagerness to act

Jan 13, 2025
Congress and President-elect Trump's staff are readying executive orders and legislation that can be signed as soon as he enters office.
"What we're seeing here, even before Trump takes office, is immigration is not just a talking point," said UC-Irvine's Sara Goodman.
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So you receive a 1099-K tax form this year. Here's what to know.

A 1099-K form is sent to self-employed people who use third-party payment apps. Its threshold has been lowered from $20,000 to $5,000.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC