Dem senator warns ‘LA fires are preview of coming atrocities,’ claims Trump bought off by ‘Big Oil’
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., claims President-elect Trump was bought off by "Big Oil" and that "the LA fires are preview of coming atrocities."
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Newsom invites Trump to California, urges against politicizing ‘human tragedy,’ disseminating ‘disinformation’
As fires rage, California Gov. Gavin Newsom invited President-elect Trump to visit the state, urging against politicization of the catastrophe.
Biden Calls Meta’s Decision to End Fact-Checking Program ‘Really Shameful’
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is moving away from third-party fact-checking organizations to a Community Notes user-based fact-checking model. President Joe Biden has shared his disapproval at Meta’s decision to do away with its current social media fact-checking program. This week Meta, which owns the Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, announced it would
Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns after 2-year stint at Department of Justice
Special Counsel Jack Smith left his position at the Department of Justice on Friday, according to a court document that was filed on Saturday. He was hired by Merrick Garland in 2022.
Trump announces new Cabinet deputies as inauguration date draws near
President-elect Trump announced five new nominations in a series of Truth Social posts Saturday, including four who plan to serve as deputies to Cabinet members.
DOJ Confirms Special Counsel Jack Smith Has Resigned
Federal law requires special counsels to prepare a final report outlining their prosecution decisions and submit it to the attorney general. Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ), prosecutors revealed in a court filing, with the announcement marking an end to Smith’s role spearheading two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump.
Pence Says He Congratulated Trump on Election Win During Carter Funeral
Pence and Trump reunited at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, exchanging a handshake and brief words for the first time since 2021. Former Vice President Mike Pence said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service on Jan. 9, when the two former colleagues exchanged pleasantries and shook hands.