2 hours ago Trump reportedly plans to unleash around 100 executive orders after taking office

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly signaled that he plans to push around 100 executive orders once he takes office later in January.

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15 hours ago Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill  Alaska Beacon

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9 hours ago Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia

The parent company of one of West Virginia's largest internet providers has reached a settlement with the state to resolve thousands of consumer complaints.

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10 hours ago L.A. Fire Chief: Diversity Push Hasn't Hurt Our Ability to Respond, First Priority Is Taking Care of Community

During an interview with “CBS Evening News” that took place on Thursday and was released on Friday, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley denied that diversity initiatives have harmed the department’s ability to respond to emergencies like the recent fires and stated, The post L.A. Fire Chief: Diversity Push Hasn’t Hurt Our Ability to Respond, First Priority Is Taking Care of Community appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Matt Mullenweg deactivates WordPress accounts of contributors planning a fork

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several WordPress.org community members, some of whom have been spearheading a push to create a new fork of the open source WordPress project. While community criticism of WordPress’s governance isn’t new, the latest brouhaha kicked off back in September when Mullenweg publicly chastised WP […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago Dean Cain predicts California wildfire catastrophe will change how Hollywood votes

Actor Dean Cain said he is devastated by the destruction in Malibu, California, where he grew up, and nearby Pacific Palisades, adding that all six homes he lived in at different times there have been destroyed by this week's wildfires.

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15 hours ago Prince Harry, Meghan Markle visit Southern California to support wildfire victims, recovery efforts

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working to support Southern California wildfire victims and relief efforts, as the wildfires continue to sweep through the region.

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11 hours ago Schools nationwide brace for Trump, including measures compelling teachers not to cooperate with ICE

K-12 school districts, universities and state-level education leaders in the U.S. are drawing up plans to protect students from Trump's immigration enforcement.

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19 hours ago Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer support to those impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer support to those impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires  Hawaiian Airlines | Newsroom

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19 hours ago Red Sox manager Alex Cora says he skipped Trump White House visit to show support for Puerto Rico

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently opened up on why he skipped a trip to the Trump White House after leading his team to the 2018 World Series title.

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21 hours ago NFL and teams announce donation of millions to help wildfire victims in Los Angeles region

The NFL community is stepping in to offer millions in financial support to victims of the recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

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23 hours ago U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza

"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.

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22 hours ago A small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims

In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.

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23 hours ago Biden and Zelenskiy discuss US support for Ukraine, sanctions, air defenses

Biden and Zelenskiy discuss US support for Ukraine, sanctions, air defenses  Reuters

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23 hours ago Montana AG asks Supreme Court to uphold law requiring parental consent for a minor's abortion

Montana AG Austin Knudsen petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a parental consent law for minors' abortions that his state's high court struck down last year.

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23 hours ago Transgender Congress member 'mystified' that GOP 'prioritizes' trans athlete bans in girls sports

Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., blasted the GOP for focusing on keeping transgender athletes out of sports that align with their gender identity.

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23 hours ago TikTok ban: How both sides made their case to the Supreme Court and what the justices asked

On Friday, the nation’s highest court heard arguments on whether to uphold or block a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The bill, signed into law by President Biden in April 2024, gives TikTok’s parent company ByteDance until January 19 to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban in the country. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Dems eerily silent on Trump sentencing as they prepare for Republican trifecta in Washington

Democratic members of congress were less reactive to the sentencing of President-elect Trump on Friday, where he was sentenced with no penalty in the New York criminal trial.

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23 hours ago TikTok will ask the Supreme Court to strike down a law that could ban the app in days

TikTok will be asking the Supreme Court to strike down a law that could ban the app in a matter of days. The Justice Department says the law should be upheld, since it considers China a national security threat. TikTok's parent company is based in Beijing. The wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who has asked the high court to not rule to allow him to cut a deal that would save the service.

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24 hours ago Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats, Schedules Next Vote Monday

Thirty-three Senate Democrats voted with Republicans Thursday to clear a key procedural hurdle on the Laken Riley Act. The post Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats, Schedules Next Vote Monday appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago NY lawmakers demand subway chief's ouster after comment dismissive of crime issue: 'In people's heads'

A slew of New York lawmakers called for the ouster of MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, the subway chief appointed by Gov. Hochul, for allegedly downplaying subway crime in a push for congestion pricing.

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25 hours ago Condemning Maduro’s Illegitimate Attempt to Seize Power in Venezuela and Announcing New Actions Against his Regime and Support to support Venezuelans

Condemning Maduro’s Illegitimate Attempt to Seize Power in Venezuela and Announcing New Actions Against his Regime and Support to support Venezuelans  USEmbassy.gov

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24 hours ago Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a ‘sham’ address

Accountable.US asked officials to determine whether Kennedy committed any felony by using an New York City to vote by mail in the last election. The post Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a ‘sham’ address appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 hours ago Jim Jordan to Investigate Hunter Biden's Investigators in New Congress

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) confirmed to Breitbart News he will continue the investigation into the Biden family business with a probe into Special Counsel David Weiss, who recommended the Justice Department only charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun crimes. The post Jim Jordan to Investigate Hunter Biden’s Investigators in New Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago LA Together: Los Angeles Rams announce efforts to support Los Angeles during unprecedented fires

LA Together: Los Angeles Rams announce efforts to support Los Angeles during unprecedented fires  therams.com

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27 hours ago Democrats reexamine their social media game after losing to Trump: Not 'direct' or 'authentic'

Some Democrats are warning their party's leadership that Republicans won the election by using new media to reach independent voters more effectively, according to a new report.

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28 hours ago Retired fireman delivers hope to LA fire victims, 1st responders with therapy dog

Victor Laveaga and his therapy dog Jack have offered support and comfort to firefighters coming off the fire line in Los Angeles and displaced residents.

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27 hours ago A Major Challenge for Trump’s Agenda: A Mercurial Coach Calling the Plays

The president-elect has admonished Republicans to stay united around his ambitious domestic policy plans. But his track record with Congress is one of abrupt turnabouts and last-minute blowups.

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29 hours ago The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case.

TikTok's parent company is based in China, and the U.S. government says that means it is a potential national security threat. The post The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case. appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 hours ago Overwhelming Majority of Britons Say Yes to Fresh Inquiry Into Child Rapes by Grooming Gangs

Over three-quarters of Britons support a fresh investigation into child sex abuse by what are called predominantly Pakistani grooming gangs. The post Overwhelming Majority of Britons Say Yes to Fresh Inquiry Into Child Rapes by Grooming Gangs appeared first on Breitbart.

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36 hours ago Swalwell: Laken Riley Act Means 'People Are Going to Be Targeted Because They're Brown'

On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) defended his vote against the Laken Riley Act by stating that “people are going to be targeted because they’re brown.” Host Chris Hayes asked, “[T]here’s a sort of a The post Swalwell: Laken Riley Act Means ‘People Are Going to Be Targeted Because They’re Brown’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 hours ago 'Overwhelming support': Republican governors rally around Trump and DOGE ahead of inauguration

The nation's Republican governors are making clear their "overwhelming support" for President-elect Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," better known by its acronym DOGE, in a letter to Congress

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36 hours ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Environmentally aware parents want to rein in gifts for their kid

Column | Carolyn Hax: Environmentally aware parents want to rein in gifts for their kid  The Washington Post

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28 hours ago International sanctions have left Syria’s health system on life support

International sanctions have left Syria’s health system on life support  The Washington Post

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30 hours ago Letter: MLK Day legal help events offer free legal support across Alaska

Letter: MLK Day legal help events offer free legal support across Alaska  Anchorage Daily News

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32 hours ago Exclusive: Angel Moms Push for Rapid Confirmation of Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Angel Moms whose children were murdered by illegal aliens or poisoned by fentanyl are calling for the rapid confirmation of Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The post Exclusive: Angel Moms Push for Rapid Confirmation of Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary appeared first on Breitbart.

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34 hours ago New Facebook guidelines, censorship draw mixed reaction from Americans

Americans had mixed reactions to Meta's decision to end fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram, with some telling Fox News Digital the move was concerning.

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