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Incarcerated Firefighters Join Battle Against Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

More than 900 incarcerated individuals are among the 7,500 emergency personnel battling the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles, California, the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed Friday.

Former Illinois Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike Fined Over Ethics Violation

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) who oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fined $150,000 for violating Illinois' ethics laws.

Trump Plans to Sign More Than 100 Executive Orders First Days in Office

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing a sweeping set of more than 100 executive orders to launch his administration, focusing heavily on border security, immigration enforcement, and other policy priorities.

Outgoing ICE Director Criticizes Biden’s Border Policy Delays

Outgoing acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director P.J. Lechleitner expressed strong criticism of the Biden administration's delayed efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

Chicago Public Schools Used Workers on ‘Do Not Hire’ List as Sports Officials, Report Shows

At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.

Florida DMV Cancels Transgender TikToker’s License After Gender Change Attempt

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has invalidated a driver’s license issued to James Rose, a transgender TikToker, after an attempt to change the gender marker on the ID was flagged as improper.

Kent State Professor Faces Backlash Over Comments Praising October 7 Attacks

Imam Nader Taha, a mathematics professor at Kent State University and religious leader at the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK), is facing widespread condemnation after a video of his sermon praising the October 7 terrorist attacks surfaced. The sermon, delivered on December 13, 2024, described the attacks as a “miracle” and a victory against the “Children of Israel.”

Trump Announces $20 Billion Investment, Oil Drilling Expansion at First Post-Certification Press Conference

President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.

Trump Reportedly Weighing Executive Order Protecting Gas Stoves

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would protect gas-powered appliances such as stoves.

Georgia Republicans Ban Former Lt. Governor from Party

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee voted unanimously to ban former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from associating with the party.

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