Comedian Bill Maher declared, with the second Trump administration set to enter the White House later this month, he is not “gonna pre-hate anything,” saying in an interview that he will “hope for the best.” But if something “serious” occurs, he will discuss it on air.  “I’m not going to chase every rabbit down the...

The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME).  Five fire-related deaths occurred because of the Palisades Fire while six were related to the Eaton Fire. Currently, there are six fires actively...

A review of California Gov. Newsom's budget cuts shows fire prevention funding was reduced substantially just months before the California fires.

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray stressed during his farewell address that the bureau must sidestep “partisanship and politics” in maintaining “independence” and “objectivity.” Wray delivered his speech during a farewell ceremony at FBI headquarters, days before he is expected to resign from the post he has held for over seven years. He emphasized the FBI...

President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant. “I am pleased to announce that Ed Russo, an Environmental Expert, will lead our Environmental Advisory Task Force, which will advise my Administration on initiatives to create great jobs and protect our natural resources, by following my policy of...

A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting the fire, authorities announced Friday morning. Los Angeles police responded to Woodland Hills at around 4:30 p.m. local time Thursday when a 911 caller said a man was attempting to light a fire...

President Biden opted Friday to voluntarily take a host of questions from the press after delivering remarks on the day’s job report, a speech that had been put on the White House schedule last minute. The White House has been peppered with questions recently over whether Biden would hold an end-of-term press conference but would...

The Supreme Court will hear a case determining the fate of free preventive services under the Affordable Care Act. In a brief order issued Friday, the justices said they will consider whether members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force were constitutionally appointed. The Affordable Care Act requires insurers and group health plans to...