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A reported illegal immigrant was arrested by police after California residents feared he would use a blowtorch to start wildfires in Los Angeles.

A reported illegal immigrant was arrested by police after California residents feared he would use a blowtorch to start wildfires in Los Angeles.

A surging death toll is accompanying a slight break in the weather as firefighters in Los Angeles cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.

Newsom appeared to be referring to Trump's social media posts blasting him, President Biden and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Chris Dunn, owner of Covered 6, told that outlet his phone has been “ringing off the hook” as the Hollywood elite jockey for his bespoke services.

Officials now say at least 24 people have been killed as crews are in a critical stage of their battle against the blazes

Chris Dunn, owner of Covered 6, told that outlet his phone has been “ringing off the hook” as the Hollywood elite jockey for his bespoke services.

“Please keep politicians away from weather,” said meteorologist Bryce Jones after Greene’s latest inanity.

Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.

There have been at least 24 deaths and more than 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed in the L.A.-area fires. After a day of progress in containing the Eaton and Palisades fires, crews are bracing for several days of winds that could hamper efforts to contain the firestorms.

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“I don’t know if you’ve ever been camping, but when you go camping and put a fire out, that doesn’t mean that it’s not hot below. Then the Santa Anas came on Monday, and that’s what started, that’s what reignited the fire.”

Donald Trump’s latest musings about annexing Canada have put Canadian right-wing populists in an awkward position. As Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford embrace nationalistic rhetoric, they’re also hedging their bets to keep trade and defense ties intact.

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The New York Times best-selling author says she’s now better prepared to be first lady and isn’t “just the wife of the president.”

At least 24 people have died, and dozens are missing. Officials say it’s not yet safe to assess the true toll.

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The National Weather Service predicted severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of up to 40 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph.

Five hundred Navy SEALs, veterans, and other supporters are planning to march in support of Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth as he appears before senators for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire.

At least 24 people have died, and dozens are missing. Officials say it’s not yet safe to assess the true toll.

There have been at least 25 deaths and more than 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed in L.A. area fires. Firefighters are bracing for several days of winds that could hamper efforts to contain the firestorm.

A federal judge says the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith’s investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case.

The National Weather Service has issued an ominous “particularly dangerous situation” warning for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, cautioning of wind gusts ranging from 45 mph to 70 mph, dry air and a higher risk of rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.

Cannon denied a motion by President-elect Donald Trump's former co-defendants who sought to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the election interference case.

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

The deadly wildfires prompted active evacuation orders for over 153,000 people on Saturday. Evacuation warnings say 166,000 other residents should be prepared to flee.

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A look at the damage wrought by the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and neighborhoods across LA.

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

With just a week until inauguration day, President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of student debt for another 150,000 borrowers.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass previously told The New York Times outlet that she wouldn't travel internationally if elected as the city's mayor, despite last week's discovery that she traveled to Ghana for an event while emergency alerts warned about incoming strong winds that could prompt fires.

Country Music singer Carrie Underwood is expected to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

The National Weather Service predicted severe fire conditions will last through Wednesday, with wind gusts in the mountains reaching 65 mph.

The Democratic National Committee has brought on the social media staffers who ran Kamala Harris’s social media campaign account to combat “misinformation” from the incoming Trump administration.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has made a deal with fellow far-left Democrats in the state legislature to set aside $50 million in taxpayer funds to fight the Trump administration and to shield illegal migrants from deportations — as the Los Angeles fires death toll reaches 24.

MSNBC talk show host Rachel Maddow will return back to her role of hosting a prime-time program on the far-left network five nights a week, covering President-elect Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, the network announced on Monday.

The country singer, who has remained mum on her politics, will be performing at Monday’s inauguration.

The Daily Beast has obtained a program for Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony in a major breach of protocol.

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

The Daily Beast has obtained a program for Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony in a major breach of protocol.

If approved, this would be the first phase of an emerging 42-day ceasefire agreement. A secondary phase could potentially end the war.

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As Governor Gavin Newsom continues to be scolded for his role in mismanaging the ongoing Los Angeles fires situation, he fanned the flames once more after soliciting donations for victims through ActBlue, a Democrat fundraising platform that takes 3.95% of all transactions.

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed during an interview on Sunday, a week before he steps down, that China has penetrated America’s water treatment plants, electric grid, and other critical civilian infrastructure, and is lying “in wait” for an opportunity to cyberattack at a time and place of its choosing.

As Governor Gavin Newsom continues to be scolded for his role in mismanaging the ongoing Los Angeles fires situation, he fanned the flames once more after soliciting donations for victims through ActBlue, a Democrat fundraising platform that takes 3.95% of all transactions.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session to strategize how the state will implement President-elect Trump's anti-illegal immigration agenda within the first 100 days of his term, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law after the previous administration treated illegal immigration as an exception to enforcement.

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed during an interview on Sunday, a week before he steps down, that China has penetrated America’s water treatment plants, electric grid, and other critical civilian infrastructure, and is lying “in wait” for an opportunity to cyberattack at a time and place of its choosing.

The National Weather Service predicted severe fire conditions will last through Wednesday, with wind gusts in the mountains reaching 65 mph.

“This is not a time to be nickel and diming the people of California around climate investments,” Ryan Schleeter, a spokesperson for environmental think tank The Climate Center, told The Post.

Damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph are creating "critical" fire risks across LA and Ventura counties through Wednesday, officials say. Evacuation orders are expected to rise again.

The tech mogul is reportedly getting an office space in a building–beside the White House.

The blaze appears to have human origins, sources said. An ATF team is arriving on Monday to investigate.

The billionaire tech entrepreneur has cast the far-right party as moderate, but many in Berlin beg to differ.

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

Some picks, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, are expected to fly through their congressional hearings.

The blaze appears to have human origins, sources said. An ATF team is arriving on Monday to investigate.