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U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens Announces Retirement

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has announced his retirement, effective April, after nearly 30 years of service with the agency. Owens, who became the 26th chief of the United States Border Patrol in June 2023 under President Biden, led during a time of significant challenges, including record-breaking surges in migrant crossings.

Multiple Washington, D.C. Roads, Metro Stations to Close During Inauguration

The upcoming presidential swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump, now moved indoors, will bring significant road and transit closures to Washington, D.C., as security measures are heightened following two prior assassination attempts against him.

The Origins and Evolution of Free Speech: Meta’s Shift and the Future of Digital Expression

Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece.

Tennessee Rep. Introduces Bill to Rename Nashville Airport to ‘Trump International Airport’

Republican State Representative Todd Warner of Tennessee has filed a bill to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Trump International Airport.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Appoints Former Police Commissioner to Lead Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that Steve Soboroff, former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, will lead the city’s wildfire recovery efforts as the newly appointed chief recovery officer.

Donald Trump and Bill Gates Reportedly Attend ‘Private Dinner’ at Mar-a-Lago

Bill Gates recently shared details of a private dinner he had with President-elect Donald Trump, providing insight into the wide-ranging discussions they had over three hours at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s DACA Protections Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has delivered a setback to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, rejecting President Joe Biden’s effort to solidify protections for Dreamers.

D.C.-Area Police Departments Decline to Assist MPD for 2025 Presidential Inauguration

Over half a dozen local police departments in the Washington, D.C., area have chosen not to assist the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) with security for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025.

CDC Launches ‘One-Health’ Plan to Monitor Disease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of the Interior (DOI) created the "One Health Framework" to prepare for future diseases.

California’s Wildfires Highlight Public Service Failures, Private Successes

The devastating wildfires in California have exposed glaring deficiencies in public services while underscoring the effectiveness of private efforts. In Pacific Palisades, where entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, one striking exception remains: the upscale Palisades Village mall. Owned by billionaire Rick Caruso, the mall survived thanks to private firefighting teams and fire-resistant construction materials—measures unavailable to most residents.

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