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January 9, 2025

Powerful fire union that was neutral in 2024 backs Noem for DHS as California wildfires rage

The International Association of Firefighters endorsed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for DHS secretary as California fires rage, which notably follows its neutral 2024 presidential position.

January 9, 2025

Ex-Obama staffer and liberal podcaster slams LA mayor for being overseas during wildfires: 'Inexplicable'

Former Obama staffer Tommy Vietor called out Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for being in Ghana during part of the time wildfires have ravaged her city.

January 9, 2025

Cause of raging Los Angeles wildfires still undetermined as Mayor Karen Bass defends her leadership

Los Angeles officials delivered an update on the efforts to combat wildfires across the city on Thursday, saying more evacuations are expected.

January 9, 2025

Flashback: Rogan warned last summer about a future wildfire ‘burning through LA all the way to the ocean'

Podcaster Joe Rogan warned of a future fire decimating Los Angeles just six months prior to fires currently breaking out in the area and destroying thousands of acres.

January 9, 2025

Bernie Sanders takes heat for blaming California wildfires on climate change: 'Global warming ate my homework'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is facing pushback for what some social media users say is promoting climate alarmism amid raging California wildfires.

January 9, 2025

Karen Bass' 2021 tweet comes back to haunt her as LA residents demand accountability

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being in Ghana while her city battled wildfires this week. A 2021 social media message attacking Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is now coming back to haunt her.

January 9, 2025

Bryan Kohberger defense wants prosecution punished over delays

Bryan Kohberger's defense says Idaho prosecutors have stalled in their obligation to turn over reports from 20 of their 25 expert witnesses.

January 9, 2025

Washington state courts issue mandatory screening of 'Racism in America' documentary: report

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Washington state is reportedly holding a mandatory screening event as part of staff training on Thursday.

January 9, 2025

Biden celebrates great-grandchild, takes no questions at California wildfire briefing with Newsom

President Biden made some remarks celebrating his great-grandchild while in California following a wildfire briefing. Neither he nor Gov. Gavin Newsom took media questions.

January 9, 2025

California man helps father-in-law, 83, flee wildfire with walker -- with aid from 2 good Samaritans

Stories or survival are surfacing as fires continue impacting the Los Angeles area by five wildfires. Aaron Samson filmed his escape with his 83-year-old father-in-law.