FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Sen. John Barrasso, Rep. Judy Chu

Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on Face the Nation, Southern California grapples with the devastating fury of extreme wildfires. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and California Congresswoman Judy Chu join us to give us the latest on the ground and what threats remain in the region.

Next, we preview the week ahead in the Senate as they begin to hear from president-elect Trump's cabinet picks. But do Senate Republicans have the votes to confirm them? Republican Whip Sen. John Barrasso gives us the latest on where Trump’s picks stand. Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also weighs in.

Finally, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich previews his new project "Journey to America," a PBS documentary profiling several famous immigrants and their contributions to America. We'll talk to him about that and get his thoughts on president-elect Trump's plans for immigration reform.

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