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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on tried to play semantics and weasel out of blame by saying state reservoirs were “completely full” when the LA fires broke out.

Newsom appeared to be referring to Trump's social media posts blasting him, President Biden and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

When a cascade of deadly and destructive wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region on Tuesday, Mayor Karen Bass was on her way home from Ghana.

Democrat Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey claimed the Los Angeles fires are the result of a climate change “disaster” stoked by President-elect Donald Trump’s embrace of “Big Oil” — and there is more “death” coming as a result.

At least 16 people are dead, and the county sheriff said reports of missing people were rising. Heavy winds are expected through the middle of the week.

Crews have made progress on the wildfires, but forecasters expect another round of strong winds to hit the area on Monday and Tuesday.

Officials now say at least 24 people have been killed as crews are in a critical stage of their battle against the blazes

Several prominent Republicans in Washington joined the chorus of criticism against California’s local leaders on Sunday.

LA County's fire chief said people in evacuated areas won't be able to return home until at least Thursday due to the next round of fire danger. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating more deaths.

The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.

The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

Meanwhile, the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in Los Angeles' history, has now burned over 23K acres, according to Cal Fire.

Militants in Gaza are recruiting new fighters under the leadership of Yahya Sinwar’s younger brother, Mohammed Sinwar, known as “Shadow.”

More heavy winds were expected on Monday, threatening the progress firefighters have made against the blazes that have killed at least 24 people and ravaged the area.

Officials now say at least 24 people have been killed as crews are in a critical stage of their battle against the blazes

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Officials now say at least 24 people have been killed as crews are in a critical stage of their battle against the blazes

“Please keep politicians away from weather,” said meteorologist Bryce Jones after Greene’s latest inanity.

Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.

There have been at least 24 deaths and more than 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed in the L.A.-area fires. After a day of progress in containing the Eaton and Palisades fires, crews are bracing for several days of winds that could hamper efforts to contain the firestorms.

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“I don’t know if you’ve ever been camping, but when you go camping and put a fire out, that doesn’t mean that it’s not hot below. Then the Santa Anas came on Monday, and that’s what started, that’s what reignited the fire.”

Donald Trump’s latest musings about annexing Canada have put Canadian right-wing populists in an awkward position. As Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford embrace nationalistic rhetoric, they’re also hedging their bets to keep trade and defense ties intact.

California's Fire Catastrophe Is Largely a Result of Bad Government Policies

There have been at least 24 deaths and more than 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed in L.A. area fires. After a day of progress in containing the Eaton and Palisades fires, firefighters are bracing for several days of winds that could hamper efforts to contain the firestorm.

The National Weather Service predicted severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of up to 40 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph.

The New York Times best-selling author says she’s now better prepared to be first lady and isn’t “just the wife of the president.”

These photos chronicle the catastrophic scale of destruction from wildfires in California that started on Jan. 7.

Melissa Dahl

At least 24 people have died, and dozens are missing. Officials say it’s not yet safe to assess the true toll.

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Melissa Dahl

The theory that populist economic policies can win back the working class for Democrats has been tried, and it has failed.

In California, policymakers have long warned that continued development in high-risk wildfire zones was magnifying fires. But real estate interests have lobbied hard against any development restrictions, helping exacerbate the fires raging in Los Angeles now.

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China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

Shocking new maps show the utter destruction wrought by the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles, offering a house-by-house view of impacted neighborhoods – some of which were nearly leveled completely.

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Five hundred Navy SEALs, veterans, and other supporters are planning to march in support of Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth as he appears before senators for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat.

Israel and Hamas reached a significant “breakthrough” in cease-fire talks Monday morning in a deal that aims to finally end more than 15 months of war and bring home the remaining hostages.

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat.

“It’s a big day,” Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily, discussing the plan this week as confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks begin.

The heavy gusts predicted for later Monday threaten the progress that firefighters have made against the blazes that have ravaged Los Angeles.

The National Weather Service has issued an ominous “particularly dangerous situation” warning for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, cautioning of wind gusts ranging from 45 mph to 70 mph, dry air and a higher risk of rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.

Cannon denied a motion by President-elect Donald Trump's former co-defendants who sought to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the election interference case.

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

The deadly wildfires prompted active evacuation orders for over 153,000 people on Saturday. Evacuation warnings say 166,000 other residents should be prepared to flee.

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A look at the damage wrought by the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and neighborhoods across LA.

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

With just a week until inauguration day, President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of student debt for another 150,000 borrowers.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass previously told The New York Times outlet that she wouldn't travel internationally if elected as the city's mayor, despite last week's discovery that she traveled to Ghana for an event while emergency alerts warned about incoming strong winds that could prompt fires.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass previously told The New York Times outlet that she wouldn't travel internationally if elected as the city's mayor, despite last week's discovery that she traveled to Ghana for an event while emergency alerts warned about incoming strong winds that could prompt fires.

Conservative organizations are targeting G.O.P. senators, saying that they will pay a price if they do not back Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary.

The blaze appears to have human origins, sources said. An ATF team is arriving on Monday to investigate.

The National Weather Service predicted severe fire conditions will last through Wednesday, with wind gusts in the mountains reaching 65 mph.

The Democratic National Committee has brought on the social media staffers who ran Kamala Harris’s social media campaign account to combat “misinformation” from the incoming Trump administration.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has made a deal with fellow far-left Democrats in the state legislature to set aside $50 million in taxpayer funds to fight the Trump administration and to shield illegal migrants from deportations — as the Los Angeles fires death toll reaches 24.

MSNBC talk show host Rachel Maddow will return back to her role of hosting a prime-time program on the far-left network five nights a week, covering President-elect Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, the network announced on Monday.

The country singer, who has remained mum on her politics, will be performing at Monday’s inauguration.

The Daily Beast has obtained a program for Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony in a major breach of protocol.

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

The Daily Beast has obtained a program for Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony in a major breach of protocol.

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With the Eaton fire bearing down on a Altadena home, a brother and sister had to decide what to do. One left the scene. The other stayed behind. What happened next was a family tragedy.

A hang-gliding enthusiast. A retired actress. Officials have not identified all of the dead by name, but details are trickling out from relatives.

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Even if the controversial U.S. ban on TikTok does take effect on Jan. 19, the app won't automatically vanish from phones. Here's what would change, plus preparations and potential work-arounds.

A housing advocate's report lists at least 400 properties that seem to have ignored the state's ban on increasing rental prices.

As Governor Gavin Newsom continues to be scolded for his role in mismanaging the ongoing Los Angeles fires situation, he fanned the flames once more after soliciting donations for victims through ActBlue, a Democrat fundraising platform that takes 3.95% of all transactions.