Vance opposes Jan. 6 pardons for violent offenders

Arsonists caught on video as LA burns; half of fires historically set by homeless
Los Angeles Times analysis found more than half of all fires LAFD responded to were associated with homelessness.

AP: The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake
Recovery and rebuilding may be out of reach for many, and pressures of gentrification could be renewed.

Before Taking Office, LA's Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus on the city.

Petition Calling For LA Mayor’s Recall Sees Nearly 100,000 Signatures Amid Devastating Fires
The petitioners say Bass had “been absent from the frontlines, choosing to travel abroad while her constituents suffer” and that fiscal accountability was poor and water supplies to fight the fires were inadequate to mitigate the damage the city had suffered.

Los Angeles fire chief says the city failed the department during wildfire crisis
“So my stance on this is when a firefighter comes up to a hydrant, we expect there’s going to be water. We don’t control the water supply."

Palisades mall owner didn't leave mall's fate up to the city — and it's now one of the only structures still in one piece
Caruso had a team of private firefighters deployed in the area Tuesday night to protect the mall, which he owns, as well as nearby houses.

Firefighter Blasts Lack of Resources: ‘We Could Have Saved Buildings Like Caruso Did’
A Los Angeles firefighter, who wished to remain anonymous, blasted local leaders who cut funding to fire services, telling Breitbart News on Saturday that the lack of personnel and water made fighting the Palisades fire difficult.

Meet the Palisades resident who defied evacuation orders and saved his home
As the fire began to encroach on his backyard, Carr said he sprang into action, jumping fences to tackle spot fires from all directions using his hose, not only on the flames but also himself.

Politics, not science, caused destructive California wildfires
Over the next few days and weeks, one thing that is as sure as the sunrise is that political leaders, such as Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, will repeatedly tell you that the recent fires that swept through their communities were caused by, you guessed it, climate change.

Hope In Darkness: LA Christians Sing Praise Song While Standing In Rubble Of Their Former Home
Christians are praising God and helping one another in the wake of the historic California wildfires.

LA millionaires shell out for $2,000/hour private firefighters as overwhelmed city abandons neighborhoods to the flames
In recent years, California’s fire firms have begun offering “on call” services, ready to show up with their own water supplies, trucks, hoses, fire-quenching chemicals, and other industrial-grade equipment.

Video: Newsom boasts that the reservoirs were full while bashing Trump, has to immediately retract claim
Gavin Newsom: All our water reservoirs are full! Reporter: Actually one reservoir was empty. Gavin Newsom: Oh, yeah, we’re investigating that.

Tesla and SpaceX’s LA fire relief efforts: Cybertrucks, free Starlink, and more
"Apologies to those expecting Cybertruck deliveries in California over the next few days. We need to use those trucks as mobile base stations to provide power to Starlink Internet terminals in areas of L.A. without connectivity."

Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence ‘obviously’ shouldn’t be pardoned
“I think it’s very simple. If you protested peacefully on January 6 and you’ve had Merrick Garland’s Department of Justice treat you like a gang member, you should be pardoned. If you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn’t be pardoned, and there’s a little bit of a gray area there.”

Trump Receives No Penalties in New York Hush-Money Case
"The Radical Democrats have lost another pathetic, unAmerican Witch Hunt," Trump posted on Truth Social. "Today's event was a despicable charade, and now that it is over, we will appeal this Hoax, which has no merit, and restore the trust of Americans in our once great System of Justice."

Politico Hit Piece: Inside the Military, a Quiet Debate over Trump’s Plans to Deploy Troops on US Soil
Trump has said he wants to use active duty U.S. troops to quell protests and round up immigrants. Will the military comply?

Trump nominates top aides to serve in SBA, EPA, Energy, and VA just days before inauguration
In addition to Saturday’s early announcements, Trump named and discussed several others who he is planning to have in his administration in various agencies.

Tulsi Gabbard reverses stance on surveillance program amid confirmation fight
Trump’s DNI nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, once a critic of FISA’s Section 702, now backs the surveillance program, calling it “crucial” for national security while promising to safeguard civil liberties. GOP senators remain skeptical over her past opposition, with her confirmation prospects uncertain.

Trump 'fully on board' with legislation to make daylight saving time permanent, senators say
"It's an unnecessary, decades-old practice that's more of an annoyance to families than benefit to them."

When was Biden telling the truth?
As Biden exits office, his legacy is marred by a long history of questionable truthfulness, from plagiarism scandals to White House efforts to obscure his cognitive decline. With his administration often appearing managed behind the scenes, the key question remains: Who was really in charge?

How Joe Biden became America’s obstructor in chief
In his final days at the White House, President Biden is preparing to deliver multiple speeches in an effort to shape his legacy. But make no mistake: The history books on Joe Biden are already written.

In Its Dying Days, Biden DOJ Sues GOP-Led City Council For Not Being ... Hispanic Enough
A DOJ lawsuit alleges that Hazleton, Pennsylvania’s city council elections violate federal law because not enough “Hispanic-preferred candidates” are winning — without defining what a Hispanic-preferred candidate is.

Republican Buddy Carter introduces bill to eliminate IRS and income tax — but replace it with 23% national sales tax
The overly complicated proposal is far from a "flat tax" and would carve out the opportunity for "lawful U.S. residents" to receive a monthly sales tax rebate based on a specific set of criteria related to income and family size.

Zuckerberg tells Rogan that Biden admin would 'scream' and 'curse' at his employees, demanding censorship
"During the Biden administration, when they were trying to roll out the vaccine program, while they were trying to push that program they also tried to censor anyone who is basically arguing against it. And they pushed us super hard to take down things that were honestly, were true."

WaPo: Mark Zuckerberg says corporate culture was ‘neutered’ as Meta scraps DEI
The move reverses a years-long approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that the tech giant once embraced as critical to its success.

While California Burns, Gavin Newsom Begs Biden To Silence ‘Disinformation’
"There are hurricane force winds of mis- and disinformation. People want to divide this country. We'll have to address that as well. It breaks my heart. ... You wonder where this stuff comes from."

Jamie Dimon on Why Donald Trump Won: 'Legitimate Issues'
The JPMorgan Chase CEO credited Trump’s 2024 win to his focus on economic issues like inflation, wages, and job security, resonating with frustrated voters who felt left behind.

Biden extends temporary protection status for 800,000
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that about 600,000 migrants from Venezuela and over 230,000 migrants from El Salvador would have their protection status extended for another 18 months.

Outgoing Biden National Security Adviser Says US Is ‘Better Off,’ Defends Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal
“Russia’s weaker. Iran’s weaker. China’s weaker. All the while we kept America out of war. So I think the American people are safer and the country is better off than we were four years ago.”

Here Are Trump’s Options For Dealing With An Imminent Nuclear Threat That’s Festered Under Biden
Iran has largely been left unchecked by the Biden administration in its goal to become a nuclear power, presenting Trump with a significant foreign policy challenge that has few easy solutions.

An ‘Iron Dome’ to stop wildfires: Israeli start-up’s ‘FireDome’ is based on missile defense
The system shoots capsules of eco-friendly fire retardant to create a barrier and detects and extinguishes blazes. It is set for testing in Israel in May and the U.S. in 2026.

Biden Refuses To Answer Why He Waited To Issue New Russian Sanctions That Will Increase Gas Prices
High gas prices plagued most of Biden's presidency, but now that it's ending, he's sticking it to the incoming Trump administration.

Senator Kelly: ‘Serious Consequences’ Needed For China’s Hack
Kelly also said that TikTok will likely go dark in the U.S. starting next weekend.

Denmark Reportedly Open To Talks With Trump On Future Of Greenland
Danish officials reportedly believe a middle ground can be reached that satisfies the U.S. short of a sale of Greenland.

Former NATO chief Stavridis appears to support Trump's views on Greenland
He referred to Greenland as a “strategic goldmine for the United States.” His views are notable because Stavridis has often been a critic of Trump in appearances on CNN and MSNBC.

Angela Merkel: German People To Blame For The Problems Millions Of Refugees Are Causing
Merkel's open border policies, green energy initiatives, and other economic measures have the country on the rapid decline.

Thousands protest outside Romanian top court over canceled presidential election
This is one of the more amazing stories that has gotten very little attention. Their election was canceled because the government claims some videos on TikTok were made by Russia to help one candidate.

What the rise of Romania’s 'far-right' AUR could mean for the future of parliament
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians is capitalizing on high costs, frustration over the war in Ukraine, and unpopular E.U. climate policies — and is set to make significant gains when Europeans go to the polls in June.

‘My father should die in prison,’ says daughter of French sicko Dominique Pelicot, who repeatedly drugged and raped his wife
Caroline Darian says she lost “what was a normal life” when her mother, Gisèle Pelicot, told her she had been repeatedly drugged by her husband for about 10 years so that other men could rape her, Darian told BBC Radio 4.

Jeju Air ‘black box’ data missing from last 4 minutes before crash that killed 179 people
The voice recorder was initially analyzed in South Korea, and when data was found to be missing, it was sent to a U.S. National Transportation Safety Board laboratory, the ministry said.

Former child star Rory Sykes dies in California wildfires as mom tried to save him
Sykes, 32, was born blind and had cerebral palsy and difficulty walking, his mother said.

Inside the Beverly Hills Hotel where LA’s millionaires are fleeing the flames
While many of those forced to evacuate sought shelter at the homes of relatives or public shelters, those who can afford it have flocked to the $1,000-a-night, five-star Beverly Hills Hotel.

LA celebs imply LA Mayor Karen Bass backlash is over race
It has nothing to do with drastic cuts to the fire department.

Actor Djimon Hounsou says he’s ‘still struggling to make a living,’ blames ‘systematic racism’
Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam!,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and both “Rebel Moon” films.

The Media’s 2024 Trump Mea Culpa Will End The Same Way It Did In 2016
The media faced a similar reckoning in 2016, only to spend years legitimizing every single hoax peddled by Democrats under Trump’s first term.

CNN editor testifies Jake Tapper added 'black market' claim to veteran story
Fuzz Hogan, a senior editor at CNN, testified Friday that the story he green-lit prior to publication did not include the term “black market” and that it was Jake Tapper who included that term.

‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin and husband fight back against insurance fraud accusations
Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, husband of "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin, is battling claims of federal insurance fraud in a $450 million RICO case.

NYC restaurants flip out over new ‘char broil’ rule that would force them to cut emissions by 75%
“People are getting knifed in the subway, and they’re worried about charbroilers?”

Woke sheriff hopes to affect weather by reducing number of patrol cars
The new "pansexual" sheriff of Washtenaw County in Michigan is looking to implement policies that will help "protect" her community against the "impacts of pollution and climate change."

Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. It was the first time during his four years in office that Biden awarded the medal "with distinction," it said.

Biden's America: Dunkin’ out of doughnuts
A manager at the West Omaha Dunkin’ location said Friday that she could not give more information on the cause of the shortage, citing orders from Dunkin’s corporate headquarters. The manager, who did not give her name, said the shortage was a national problem.