69 minutes ago Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

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81 minutes ago Silent No More! Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Mother Speaks Out After His Widow, Allison Holker, Exposes His Dark Secrets! And:

Sad to see things playing out this way! [...] Read More... The post Silent No More! Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Mother Speaks Out After His Widow, Allison Holker, Exposes His Dark Secrets! And: appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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13 hours ago Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."

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7 hours ago Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact

Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds.  Experts see […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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80 minutes ago CIA Dir. Bill Burns on China, the Trump transition, and what's next for him

As he prepares to leave his post, CIA Director Bill Burns speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the transition to a new Trump administration as well as priorities for the U.S. intel apparatus.

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81 minutes ago L.A. fires latest: Close to 200,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation

As high winds persist, Los Angeles struggles with water and firefighting staffing challenges. Authorities say "thousands" of homes and businesses are destroyed. At least five people have died.

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84 minutes ago Bad Bunny's new album is being called his most Puerto Rican and political yet

No matter how famous he gets, the focus of Bad Bunny's music always comes back to his home of Puerto Rico. And his new record is being called his most Puerto Rican and most political album yet.

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91 minutes ago Outgoing CIA Dir. Bill Burns shares his outlook on Russia, Mideast and ISIS

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to outgoing CIA Director Bill Burns about the handling of Russia, the Mideast, and security threats during his tenure, plus what lies ahead for the intel community.

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84 minutes ago Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.

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94 minutes ago Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes

Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.

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1 hour ago Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students

U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves scrapped the entire 1,500-page regulation after deciding it was “fatally” tainted by legal shortcomings. The post Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago LA suburb doubles down on sanctuary city policies as neighboring city burns

As whole neighborhoods in Los Angeles burn to the ground, city council members in nearby Long Beach, California, voted to double down on their sanctuary city policies, vowing to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations.

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2 hours ago Special Counsel Weiss expected to release Hunter Biden report as soon as next week

First son Hunter Biden was found guilty, but was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden, in the felony firearm offense

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3 hours ago Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Mom Is Bashing Widow Allison Holker Now: 'He Doesn't Deserve This'

Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mom is taking on the Allison Holker controversy. Earlier this week, tWitch’s widow sat down with People to discuss her forthcoming memoir This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light. For the first time she revealed shocking secrets about the late dancer. Family, friends, and fans alike have been [...] Read More... The post Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Mom Is Bashing Widow Allison Holker Now: 'He Doesn't Deserve This' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 hours ago Joe Biden at Press Briefing on LA Fires: 'The Good News Is, I'm a Great

Joe Biden announced some "good news" to reporters during an awkward press briefing on the Los Angeles wildfires: "I'm a great-grandfather!" The post Joe Biden at Press Briefing on LA Fires: ‘The Good News Is, I’m a Great-Grandfather!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Joe Biden Uses Carter’s Funeral to Warn Against ‘Hate’ and ‘Abuse of Power’ 

President Joe Biden politicized former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday to warn the nation against "hate" and "abuse of power." The post Joe Biden Uses Carter’s Funeral to Warn Against ‘Hate’ and ‘Abuse of Power’  appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students

The decision threw out the administration’s proposed regulations, which prohibited discrimination based on gender identity.

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

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

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2 hours ago Laken Riley Act overcomes filibuster in Senate as Dems give GOP helping hand

The GOP-led Laken Riley Act defeated the legislative filibuster on Thursday, effectively ensuring it will pass and become law.

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3 hours ago ‘Fighter’ Singer Jon Kahn Loses Home to Palisades Fire: I’m 'Leaning into Faith... I’m Going to Get Up Just Like the Song Says’

Breitbart News’s Jon Kahn, the singer/songwriter behind the #1 hit Trump tribute song “Fighter,” spoke with Fox & Friends’ Ainsley Earhardt about the loss of his home in the Palisades fire and how he’s “leaning into faith” to get up and continue fighting just like the words of his hit song. The post ‘Fighter’ Singer Jon Kahn Loses Home to Palisades Fire: I’m ‘Leaning into Faith… I’m Going to Get Up Just Like the Song Says’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Opinion | Trump can’t deport everyone. Here’s what he should do instead.

Opinion | Trump can’t deport everyone. Here’s what he should do instead.  The Washington Post

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4 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Speak Out on Los Angeles Fires, Encourage Relief Efforts

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Speak Out on Los Angeles Fires, Encourage Relief Efforts  PEOPLE

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3 hours ago The ‘Ice Maiden’ cometh: Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone. The post The ‘Ice Maiden’ cometh: Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, survive? appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 hours ago Biden's HHS secretary warns against implications of preemptive pardon for Fauci, others

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra warned against the impact of a preemptive presidential pardon for people like Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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3 hours ago Harris, Emhoff appear to ignore Trump, Obama as outgoing veep grimaces at presidential banter

Vice President Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump apparently did not acknowledge each other at the Washington National Cathedral during Jimmy Carter's state funeral.

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

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

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3 hours ago BRETT TOLMAN: New York legal lawfare circus against Trump is Constitutional threat that must be dismissed

The broader consequences of the New York case against Trump are about more than any one individual: it’s a litmus test for the health of our criminal justice system.

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7 hours ago 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.

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3 hours ago Trump, Pence shake hands at Carter funeral in first public meeting since leaving office

President-elect Trump shook hands with his former vice president, Mike Pence, at Jimmy Carter's funeral but did not shake hands with former second lady Karen Pence.

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8 hours ago House poised to pass bill that would sanction International Criminal Court for trying to arrest Netanyahu

The House is expected to pass legislation sanctioning the International Criminal Court on Thursday in protest of its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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4 hours ago Exclusive: Chip Roy Reintroduces Border Bill that Became Election Year Rallying Cry

Rep. Chip Roy is reintroducing legislation wielded by Republicans in the 2024 election cycle to highlight the Biden-Harris administration's border security failures. The post Exclusive: Chip Roy Reintroduces Border Bill that Became Election Year Rallying Cry appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago MICHAEL MASTERS: Trump must banish illegal immigrant terrorists who target Jews

Michael Masters, the national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, writes that illegal immigrants who have targeted Jews must be banished from the U.S.

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4 hours ago House Passes Bill to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials for Israeli Prosecutions

The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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13 hours ago TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.

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4 hours ago US Senate planning Jan. 16 hearing for Trump Treasury pick Bessent, Politico reports

US Senate planning Jan. 16 hearing for Trump Treasury pick Bessent, Politico reports  Reuters

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13 hours ago Palisades Fire: Sarah Michelle Gellar leads stars blasting LA mayor as gridlock cripples evacuations

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jillian Michaels criticized Los Angeles officials' leadership after fires raged throughout Los Angeles, forcing mandatory evacuations.

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4 hours ago Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.

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18 hours ago Sunset Fire: Dane Cook documents 'really scary' exit from home as flames erupt in the Hollywood Hills

The Sunset Fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills area Wednesday evening, prompting a mandatory evacuation order. Comedian Dane Cook said he and his family evacuated.

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4 hours ago Americans remember former President Carter's 'lifelong legacy' outside National Cathedral memorial

A funeral for former President Carter was held at the National Cathedral on Thursday. Outside the cathedral, everyday Americans spoke to Fox News Digital about their memories of Carter.

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21 hours ago Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center

The United States Capitol Police have arrested a man who reportedly attempted to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Visitor Center. The post Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago WATCH: Donald Trump Gets Chummy with Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter's Funeral

President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended President Jimmy Carter's funeral and were seated with other former presidents and their spouses in a single pew, where Trump had a long conversation with former President Barack Obama. The post WATCH: Donald Trump Gets Chummy with Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 hours ago Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation

The Eaton fire in Los Angeles County's Altadena and Pasadena has grown to over 10,000 acres with at least five people dead, hundreds of homes lost, and over 100,000 people under an ordered evacuation. The post Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation appeared first on Breitbart.

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