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Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares have introduced legislation to amend Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, aiming to allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when migrants are involved in serious criminal activities. The proposal marks a shift from the city’s strict sanctuary policies but faces strong opposition in a liberal-dominated city council and resistance from Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during an interview with Joe Rogan that Biden administration staff called the company to demand they censor content pertaining to COVID-19.

The Biden administration granted hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including about 600,000 Venezuelans.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced a curfew for those in areas with mandatory evacuations.

California Assemblymember Kate Sanchez (R) introduced a bill prohibiting biological men from competing in girls' sports.

Ice cream company Ben and Jerry's is joining a protest to "send an urgent message to the incoming administration," according to a newsletter shared on social media.

California lawmakers convened Thursday for a special legislative session to focus on "Trump-proofing" the state.

Judge Juan Merchan gave President-elect Donald Trump an unconditional discharge in the New York business records case. The sentencing does not carry a penalty.

Actor Zachary Levi spoke with Jesse Watters of Fox News, calling for Democrat leaders, specifically Governor Gavin Newsom (D), to be held accountable for the California fires.

Google has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund.