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Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Senate has announced South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to be in charge of homeland security secretary in the U.S.14 hours ago
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote.1 day ago
People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook
People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts.1 day ago
Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem
Ford is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.2 days ago
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
Southern California is under a red flag warning for critical fire risk through Friday. The area has been facing constant challenges.2 days ago
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order. U.S. District Judge John Coughenour repeatedly interrupted a Justice Department lawyer during arguments to ask how he could consider the order constitutional. […]3 days ago
Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border
The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border.3 days ago
CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business
CNN expects to lay off about 200 people as part of a restructuring that pivots the news organization toward a more digitally oriented future.3 days ago
‘Emilia Pérez’ leads Oscar nominations with 13
The movie industry lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about transgender identity “Emilia Pérez” in Oscar nominations Thursday.3 days ago
Episcopal bishop says she’ll continue to pray for Trump, who lashed out at her over viral sermon
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde says she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after he lashed out at her over a sermon.3 days ago
Hughes Fire: Over 50,000 under evacuation orders/warnings
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning sending up plumes of dark smoke near the Lake Castaic area.3 days ago
Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
Three people, including the shooter, have been injured during a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.4 days ago
The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn
As some return to what's left of their homes after the Los Angeles wildfires, experts are warning about possible dangers of the ash.4 days ago
The Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.4 days ago
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity ,and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. The moves follow an executive order Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal […]4 days ago
Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who attacked police
President Donald Trump says he is pardoning all of the 1,500-plus people who have been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack.5 days ago
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy
President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 15 days ago
Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — again
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States to again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.5 days ago
Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
President Donald Trump has promised a flurry of executive action on Day 1, and there are executive orders already prepared for his signature.5 days ago
Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president.6 days ago
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as president on MLK Day. This is the first time this has happened since 2013.6 days ago
Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in an effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump
President Joe Biden on Monday issued pardons for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of Congress investigating Jan. 6.6 days ago
Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There’s a new option for tough cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys. If that sounds weird, well, kidneys help regulate blood pressure in part through signals from certain nerves. The new treatment disrupts overactive renal nerves. “My blood pressure would spike and I’d run […]6 days ago
