The Los Angeles area is enduring its fifth consecutive day of relentless wildfires, with the Palisades Fire intensifying on Friday night and prompting additional evacuations. As of Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed at least 16 fatalities linked to the blazes, which have destroyed an estimated 12,000 structures.
Jack Smith, the special counsel who led federal prosecutions against Donald Trump, resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, according to court filings.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly declined an invitation to personally attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. Instead, Xi is expected to send a high-ranking official to represent him, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Ten days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is doubling down on the city's controversial Welcoming City Ordinance.
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations in areas affected by the state's fires.
Joel Pollak, Breitbart News senior editor-at-large, criticized California's government response to the Pacific Palisades wildfires during an appearance on Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle Thursday night. Pollak praised residents for stepping up to help each other while accusing government leaders of being "completely AWOL" during the crisis.
Chevron announced plans to donate to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, according to a statement from company spokesperson Bill Turenne on Thursday.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has urged his government not to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he attend the upcoming Auschwitz liberation anniversary event. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November over alleged war crimes during the Gaza war, but Duda emphasized the importance of Netanyahu’s presence at the commemoration.
