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Acting FBI director retires after Wray departure, minutes before Trump sworn in The acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Paul Abbate, reportedly retired just minutes before Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Dec. 11 that he would step down from the bureau before Trump took office, and Wray’s resignation went into effect Sunday. Abbate, who took the helm from Wray, stepped down from the bureau just a day later, the New York Times reported. His departure took effect at noon ET Monday, around the same time Trump was…

On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump addressed supporters in Washington, pledging to stop what he called an “invasion” of immigrants at the southern border. He singled out Venezuelan migrants and vowed to expel members of the Tren de Aragua gang.  

TikTok has resumed operations for its 170 million users in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order granting the app a temporary reprieve upon taking office on Monday.

Thousands of protesters, predominantly women, took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, voicing their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump just days before his inauguration.

When is Inauguration Day? The US presidential inauguration always takes place on January 20, a date that has been standard since the 1930s. The event only moves to the following day if the 20th is a Sunday, which has happened four times. In this case, the president-elect takes the oath on Sunday in private and repeats it publicly the next day. Each new presidential term has an inauguration to mark the start of another four-year term, even if the same president is continuing in office. Most recently, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama had two inaugurations. Donald Trump,…

Thousands of demonstrators descend on Washington to protest Trump inauguration Saturday’s march, rebranded as the “People’s March,” is taking place at three different locations with demonstrators advocating for a wide range of left-wing causes and showcasing a united front to the new administration. Thousands of protesters descended on Washington D.C. to protest President–elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday. This morning, a kickoff event took place in Franklin Park for “gender justice” and bodily autonomy, and then demonstrators walked downtown before making their way towards the Lincoln Memorial for the day’s main event. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MONDAY “It’s really healing to…

After nine gruelling days of battling two massive wildfires in Los Angeles, firefighters finally caught a break on Thursday as fierce winds weakened, providing much-needed relief.

LA authorities searching for at least 36 missing people as wildfire death count rises to 25 As fire crews continue to battle the wildfires consuming Los Angeles County, officials on Thursday said at least 36 people remain missing while two additional deaths brought the toll to 25. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters during a news conference that search and rescue teams discovered one of the deceased in the Eaton Fire area and the other in the Palisades Fire area. “We continue to work with multiple partners, not only in the recovery of remains, but then ultimately the…

Southern California continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that have destroyed more than 12,000 buildings and claimed 25 lives. Harsh winds have fueled the fires, leaving millions of residents under evacuation orders and facing power outages.  

The United States saw a notable rise in inflation last month, driven by spikes in energy and food costs. According to the Labor Department, prices in December increased by 2.9% compared to the same period a year earlier, up from 2.7% in November.

Donald Trumpis gearing up for what insiders are reportedly calling a “shock and awe” first day in the White House, signing scores of executive orders into force that will likely cover immigration, energy and trade policy. On top of that, people handed criminal convictions for their involvement in the January 6 riots are likely to be graced with pardons by the re-minted president. Trump isn’t the first to have a big first day in the president’s chair. Joe Biden signed nine executive orders on his first day (though the suggestion Trump might sign 100 would outpace all other presidents before him). It…

Powerful Santa Ana winds forecast for late Tuesday night are raising fears of worsening wildfires around Los Angeles, as the region remains on edge following devastating blazes that have already claimed at least 25 lives.

Donald Trump’s first days in office will be symbolically important and his actions will likely be a mixed bag of domestic and international policies. He will want to show voters that he means business while demonstrating America’s power abroad. Putting presidential executive orders to use To get things rolling quickly, Trump will depend on presidential executive orders, which are directives issued by the president. These orders bypass US Congress and can cover a range of issues like national security, foreign policy, and regulatory matters. A pile of them is expected to be ready for him to sign on January 20.…

Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is pushing to completely block U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO). Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, policy chair for the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced the bill on Tuesday and argued the international health body “doesn’t serve our interests and doesn’t deserve our money.” He also attacked WHO member countries’ current effort to draft an international pandemic preparedness treaty, accusing the organization of a bid to consolidate and further its own influence. “Taking money from hardworking families struggling…

A Department of Justice (DoJ) report claims that President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election had he not successfully been re-elected in 2024. The report, authored by Special Counsel Jack Smith, was submitted to Congress and states, “The admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial.”

TikTok has strongly denied reports that China may allow the sale of its US operations to Elon Musk, labelling the claims as “pure fiction.” The statement came in response to a Bloomberg report suggesting that Chinese officials are considering the move if the US Supreme Court upholds a looming ban on the app.

Firefighters are entering a crucial phase in their week-long effort to combat deadly wildfires across Los Angeles. While crews are making progress, the National Weather Service has issued an alarming warning about dangerously high winds. Gusts could reach up to 70 mph, potentially worsening the fires or igniting new ones that could quickly spiral out of control.

California weather forecasters warn that strong Santa Ana winds, which fueled wildfires around Los Angeles, will pick up again this week. The winds, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph, are expected from Sunday night through Wednesday.

America’s most expensive natural disasters in recent decades Over the last several decades, various types of natural disasters have wreaked havoc around the U.S., but which cataclysms have cost the most? The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lists hundreds of costly disasters that occurred from 1980 through 2024. “The U.S. has sustained 403 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2024). The total cost of these 403 events exceeds $2.915 trillion,” the NCEI notes. Hurricanes occupy nine of the top…

Mayorkas extends deportation shield for eye-popping number of immigrants ahead of Trump admin The Biden administration on Friday announced the extension of deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals from a slew of countries, just weeks before the incoming Trump administration is expected to launch a historic deportation operation.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Venezuela, Sudan and Ukraine for an additional 18 months beyond their current expirations.TPS grants protection from deportation and work permits for nationals living in the U.S. from countries deemed unsafe for them to…

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to at least ten, the authorities said, even as new fires continued to spring up. US President Joe Biden pledged extra federal funds and resources to deal with “the most… devastating fire in California’s history.” News of the growing toll, announced late Thursday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, came as swaths of the United States’ second-largest city lay in ruins. A vast firefighting operation continued into the night, bolstered by water-dropping helicopters thanks to a temporary lull in winds, even as new fires continued to spring up.…

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump in a potential re-election bid. However, the 82-year-old acknowledged uncertainty about whether he would have had the stamina to serve another four-year term.  

Germany and France have issued strong warnings to Donald Trump regarding his remarks about potentially seizing Greenland, Denmark’s autonomous territory, by force.

Residents in the Hollywood Hills have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to tear through Los Angeles, posing an “immediate threat to life,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Officials have declared the area legally closed to the public.

United Airlines passenger that landed at LAX recalls harrowing bird’s-eye view A United Airlines passenger recalled the moment he caught a bird’s-eye view of the raging wildfires engulfing the Los Angeles area, describing the sight as “Mordor from ‘Lord of the Rings’.” Mark Viniello told Fox News Digital that he was aboard his flight from Denver to Burbank on Tuesday night when passengers were informed before takeoff that the plane would be rerouted to Los Angeles International Airport due to high winds. “About 20 minutes before we landed, I opened my window and saw what only can be described as…