LAFD chief says budget cuts hindered response to California fires

Mayor Karen Bass said cuts to LAFD's budget did not impact the city's response to the deadly wildfires. The city's fire chief disagreed.

Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.

Karen Bass criticized for fire budget cuts in LA
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass got criticized for cutting city Fire Department's budget by $17.6 million before the area got torched by several massive wildfires.

Jan. 9 declared federal holiday for Carter funeral

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday closing executive departments and agencies of the federal government on January 9 for the late former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. 

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Watch: Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol

After days of tributes in Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter is now in Washington, D.C. for the next part of his funeral.

Biden announces new national monuments
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During his final weeks in office, President Joe Biden announced new national monuments in California.

Jimmy Carter to lie in state for public viewing
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Members of the public will get another chance to say a final farewell to the late President Jimmy Carter.

Winter storm shuts down federal government
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Unusually cold temperatures and a blast of snow have shut down the federal government for a second day.

Joe Biden arrives in Los Angeles
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President Joe Biden arrives in Los Angeles ahead of his visit to announce the creation of two new national monuments honoring tribal lands.

Congress certifies Trump's election win on 4 year anniversary of Capitol riot
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Loyola Law School professor, Jessica Levinson, discusses the latest in politics from Donald Trump being certified as president, to his hush money case, and the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Biden visits New Orleans victims' families
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited the families impacted by the New Orleans terror attack that took place during the New Year's celebrations on Bourbon Street.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win, paving way for January inauguration

Congress has certified Donald Trump’s election victory, ensuring his inauguration as president on January 20. The process, typically a ceremonial step, was smoother compared to 2021 when a mob disrupted proceedings.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal leader, marking end of era

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader, marking the end of his tenure after nearly a decade in power.

DOJ asks that Trump's TikTok request be rejected
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Last week, Trump filed a legal brief arguing he should have time after taking office on Jan. 20 to pursue a "political resolution" to the issue. The court is set to hear arguments in the case on Jan. 10.

Social Security Fairness Act signed into law
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President Biden signed a bill Sunday that boosts Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people.