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The governor of Puerto Rico has asked President-elect Donald Trump to intervene after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro threatened to invade the U.S. territory.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) issued several executive orders that eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from state universities and allow for religious exemptions for school vaccine requirements.

Tennesee Governor Bill Lee (R) announced that he would hold a special session beginning January 27 to address how it will implement the policies of the incoming Trump administration.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is under intense criticism following its handling of the Pacific Palisades fire, which has destroyed much of the area and remains uncontained more than a week later. Records reviewed by the LA Times reveal significant lapses in resource allocation, with over 1,000 available firefighters and dozens of engines left unused during the critical early hours of the fire.

Seattle Judge Veronica Galván faces criticism after releasing an armed robbery suspect, Millorz J. Canales, weeks before he allegedly committed a brutal attack on a 14-year-old rival gang member.

Texas A&M University is sponsoring a trip to a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conference for faculty and students, excluding those who are Asian and white, journalist Christopher Rufo revealed.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will face a recall effort in the coming weeks for his "poor policies," according to the leader of the movement.

U.S. Capitol flags will be raised to full-staff on January 20 to mark President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the decision Tuesday, temporarily suspending President Joe Biden’s proclamation for flags to remain at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29.

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) has introduced a bill that would allocate state funds to provide unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants, despite the state's $10-17 billion budget deficit. The proposed legislation, SB 5023, aims to create a separate program for workers ineligible for federal unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) called for a special legislative session to require local governments in the state to enforce incoming President Donald Trump's deportation goals.