CBS Evening News S2025E17: Episode 17

Overview

President-elect Donald Trump is moving into the presidency with a promise to bring drastic changes to Washington on Day 1 of his second term. Willie James Inman reports on his plans. President-elect Donald Trump will take his oath of office on Monday. Despite the bitter cold, Washington, D.C., is preparing for over 200,000 visitors, along with protesters. Kris Van Cleave has more details on how D.C. Police are preparing. It's the job of journalists to bring the story to their viewers and readers, no matter how unimaginable the task may be. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict reflects on the unique challenges journalists faced while covering the L.A. wildfires. Israelis and Palestinians are anxiously awaiting the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners which is set to begin Sunday, offering new hope to bring an end to the war. Ramy Inocencio reports. TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.