WATCH: Newsom Passes the Buck, Bass Won’t Talk Budgets, and Biden Celebrates his Great-Grandchild: How Democrats Are Responding to the LA Infernos

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‘The good news is: I’m a great-grandfather as of today!’ Biden said at wildfire presser Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass (D.), fresh off a plane from Ghana, dodged questions about the wildfires ravaging Southern California. Democratic California governor Gavin Newsom rejected responsibility for empty fire hydrants. President Joe Biden celebrated some personal news. That’s how

Laken Riley Act Advances in Senate With Bipartisan Support

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Schumer and other Democrats voted to move the bill forward, but said they want debates and, possibly, amendments. WASHINGTON—The Senate has overwhelmingly voted 84–9 to advance the Laken Riley Act, signaling that the bill may pass when it’s voted on next week. The legislation passed the House 264–159 on Jan. 6, with the support of

Appeals court pauses plea proceedings in alleged 9/11 architect KSM’s case

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Biden administration asks federal court to reject plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Biden administration asks federal court to reject plea deal for 9/11 mastermind 00:29 A plea hearing to enable alleged 9/11 terror attack mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to avoid the death penalty will not go forward Friday, after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Thursday