Confirmation hearings are underway for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, including secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi and defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Also, President Joe Biden holds meetings on the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Drama series "Landman," which recently concluded its first season, has become a hit on Paramount+. The show, based on Christian Wallace's "Boomtown" podcast and created by "Yellowstone" mastermind Taylor Sheridan, explores the dangerous and lucrative world of Texas oilfields. Here's a look at the show's cast, including Billy Bob Thornton, Michelle Randolph, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm and Jacob Lofland.

The Seattle Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on January 14, 2025. The Kraken's Jamie Oleksiak and Eeli Tolvanen scored goals less than a minute apart in the third period to win the game. The Kraken stand at 19-23-3; the Penguins are 18-20-8.

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near his residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul, after he was detained by police on January 15, 2025. This marks the first time in South Korean history a sitting president has been arrested.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying two lunar landers from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 15, 2025. The rocket carried Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and ispace's Resilience to the moon.

A group of Israelis including those with family members who have been taken hostage call for a hostage deal and cease-fire with Hamas outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem on January 14, 2025. An initial, 42-day cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, being negotiated in Doha could be finalized soon.

The Los Angels Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in their wild card playoff game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on January 13, 2025. The game was moved to Arizona from Los Angeles because of the California wildfires. The Rams will next face the Philadelphia Eagles.

Actress Holland Taylor, best known for her roles in "Bosom Buddies, "Two and a Half Men," "The Practice," "The L Word," "Monk," "Hollywood," "The Chair" and "The Morning Show," turns 82 on January 14, 2025. Here's a look back at her career.

WWE's flagship Monday night show "Raw" has come to Netflix. Here's a look at a collection of WWE superstars past and present.

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 in their wild-card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 11, 2025. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Derrick Henry ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens will next face the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs.

Evacuated residents and those who lost their homes get supplies and aid at the Clay House of Pasadena, which was turned into a donation center in Altadena, Calif., on January 12, 2025. The death toll has reached 24 as firefighter crews fully contained three of the fires.

The Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the Green Bay Packers 22-10 during their wild card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 12, 2025. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles will play either the Minnesota Vikings or Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao enjoy some bamboo at their newly renovated habitat at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington on January 10, 2025. Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debuts at the zoo on January 24.

Car enthusiasts and automakers attend the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 event at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, Japan, on January 10, 2025. The annual car culture event runs through January 12.

Rod Stewart, best known for songs "Forever Young," "Maggie May," "Young Turks," "You're In My Heart," "Hot Legs," "Some Guys Have All the Luck," "Infatuation" and "Rhythm of My Heart," turns 80 on January 10, 2025. Here are 20 photos from his career.

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on January 9, 2025. The Penguins' Sidney Crosby had one goal and two assists, placing him in ninth place on the NHL's scoring list. The Penguins stand at 18-17-8; the Oilers are 25-13-3.

President Joe Biden gives a briefing on the federal government's response to the wildfires raging through Los Angeles, a state funeral is held for former President Jimmy Carter and Congress meets to certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Five southern California wildfires in Los Angeles County ravaged the area, including the Eaton Canyon area of Altadena and along the Pacific Coast Highway January 8 and 9. Ten people are confirmed dead and more than 180,000 have been told to evacuate.

A state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter is taking place at Washington National Cathedral in Washington on January 9, 2025. President-elect Donald Trump is attending, along with President Joe Biden and former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died December 29, 2024, at age 100.

Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in state inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington on January 7, 2025. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died December 29, 2024, at age 100.