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Vance forced to break tie confirming Hegseth for defense secretary
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth for the role of secretary of defense Friday evening, Jan. 24. Hegseth’s confirmation comes after numerous controversies emerged following his nomination. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote after a 50-50 split, with three Republican senators –– Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and… -
California Gov. Newsom slows his Trump criticism as president visits fire sites
President Donald Trump visited California Friday, Jan. 24, to assess the damage from the ongoing fires in the Los Angeles area. And there to greet him when he arrived was a longtime foe, Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Republican president and Democratic governor have been at odds for years, with Newsom criticizing Trump’s policies and behavior.… -
Suspects in deadly Vermont Border Patrol shooting had tactical gear: Officials
Federal law enforcement officials are releasing more details about the two suspects in the shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent Monday, Jan. 24, in Vermont. The incident occurred near the northern border with Canada. Court documents unsealed Friday, Jan. 24, reveal that the two suspects, a German citizen killed in a shootout with law… -
Newark mayor accuses ICE of detaining citizens, military veteran in operation
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation on Thursday, Jan. 23, at a business in Newark, New Jersey, sparked criticism from the city’s leaders. It comes as the Trump administration looks to launch some of its first major operations to find and deport undocumented immigrants in the country illegally. Newark’s Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka, also… -
New fires spread in Southern California as dry winds continue to blow
Southern California residents are bracing for more fires as continued winds and dry conditions allow more fires to spread and new blazes to start. Residents as far north as Ventura County and as far south as San Diego and the Mexican border face the threat of evacuation orders. The Hughes Fire started Wednesday, weeks after… -
Republican congressman introduces amendment allowing 3rd Trump term
A Republican congressman from Tennessee introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution, which would allow President Donald Trump to potentially serve a third term. Rep. Andy Ogles’ resolution targets the 22nd Amendment, which restricts presidents from serving more than two terms. Would this mean ‘Trump vs. Obama’ in 2028? As Ogles’ amendment is written,… -
98% of Costco shareholders reject push to evaluate and roll back DEI
More than 98% of Costco shareholders rejected a conservative group’s proposal to evaluate and consider pulling back its efforts toward diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. It follows a unanimous vote by Costco’s board of directors, urging shareholders to reject the motion. While large companies like Walmart, McDonald’s and Meta have rolled back or eliminated… -
Nearly 18 months after Maui wildfires, only 3 homes have been rebuilt: Report
The town of Lahaina is nearing 18 months since fires devastated the community and surrounding areas on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Now, new reporting from the libertarian news outlet Reason finds that, although more than 2,000 residential properties suffered damage, only three homes have been rebuilt. Data from the Maui County Real Property Assessment… -
NYPD prepares policy on arresting migrants for Trump era: Report
The New York Police Department’s latest internal guidance suggests the city’s law enforcement will have to walk a fine line when navigating President Donald Trump’s new immigration policies. The New York Post reports that an internal NYPD memo lays out the new approach: While the NYPD can work with federal law enforcement and arrest migrant… -
Panama writes to UN as Trump calls for retaking Panama Canal
The Panama Canal has belonged to Panama for decades. However, President Donald Trump wants it back, accusing the country of handing it over to China. “We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made,” the president said in his inaugural speech. “And Panama’s promise to us has been… -
Meta denies forcing users to follow new official Trump, Vance accounts
With a new administration taking office, many Facebook and Instagram users were left confused after discovering they were following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The episode has Meta denying any efforts to force users to follow or like the pages of the new president and vice president. As is standard protocol when… -
CNN to lay off hundreds of employees as network makes digital pivot: Report
Warner Brothers Discovery is struggling, with its ownership of cable channels leaving it at risk as viewers move to streaming and digital offerings. As it restructures, one of its channels is set to take a large hit: CNN. The cable news pioneer will lay off hundreds of employees as it slims down its TV production… -
‘I was guilty’: Jan. 6 participant pardoned by Trump says she will reject pardon
While President Donald Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 participants in the Jan. 6 insurrection on his first day in office, one of them is saying thanks but no thanks. Pamela Hemphill, a 71-year-old nicknamed the “MAGA Granny,” has disavowed her prior support of Trump, telling Newsweek that she believes the president “has committed crimes and needs…