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-Garland intends to release Jack Smith report on Trump’s election case
-Gaetz loose bid for the governor of Florida
-Senator Fetterman Open for a possible takeover of Greenland
Hot job market
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse California for costs related to hiring more firefighters and containing the raging wildfires that have ravaged Southern California.
News of the Fire Management Assistance Grants trickled in on Tuesday, and by the evening the White House released a statement from President Biden confirming the move. FEMA confirmed the measures on Wednesday in an announcement with some details about the subsidies.
The funding will provide federal reimbursements for up to 75% of the “eligible firefighting costs” the state incurs, as California is trying to strengthen its firefighting force and extinguish the forest fires that have killed at least two people and driven thousands from their homes. Eligible costs include expenses for field camps, equipment, materials, supplies, and mobilization or demobilization efforts attributed to fighting the fires. …Read more
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire as it burns multiple buildings in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
White House
Questionable inheritance: Majority of Americans say President Biden will be remembered as a below-average president: Gallup …Read more
‘FURTHER THE PUBLIC INTEREST’: AG Merrick Garland plans to release Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s election case …Read more
STILL THINKING: Biden says preemptive pardon for Trump targets still pending …Read more
Trump transition
ROAD BLOCK: Democrats accused of ‘holding up’ Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation after Republican Party calls for quick hearing …Read more
MAGICEST DESTINATION: Trump flexes his muscles with repeated talk of American expansionism …Read more
‘WHALE DRIVE CRAZY’: Trump indicates he could oppose production of new wind energy during second term …Read more
TRUMP TRIAL: President-elect files emergency petition with SCOTUS to avoid conviction in New York …Read more
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) attends the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians and Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, which culminates with former President Donald Trump accepting his party’s presidential nomination. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Capitol Hill
ON FOX FIRST: Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill as warning to Putin-allied government …Read more
SENATE STEP FORWARD: Dems expected to help advance Laken Riley Act …Read more
‘MUST GO’: Fetterman opens to possible Greenland takeovers, expresses support for Laken Riley Act …Read more
BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY: Top Republicans introduce bill that would undo 9/11 plea deals …Read more
Rail dust
‘I SAW IT FIRST HAND’: Ex-Dem rep calls presidential race ‘unwinnable’ and raised concerns about Biden …Read more
‘VIEW THE OPPORTUNITY’: Gaetz considers bid for governor of Florida …Read more
PARTISAN FLASHPOINT: NC Supreme Court blocks election results for one of its own seats amid legal challenges …Read more
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shows a 1661 world map showing the Americas and the Gulf of Mexico in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about renaming the body of water, during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, in this photo distributed on January 8, 2025. Presidencia de Mexico/Handout via REUTERS (REUTERS)
All over America
DRUG DEALERS BEWARE: VA seeks murder charges over fentanyl-related deaths …Read more
TARIFF THREAT: Mexico disperses migrant caravans heading to the US ahead of Trump’s inauguration …Read more
‘TERRIBLE JOB’: Flashback: Trump repeatedly called out Newsom on wildfires in first term …Read more
Spell NAME: Mexico’s president flips Trump with her own card idea …Read more
‘TRUE DISASTER’: Trump shifts blame for ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires onto Newsom …Read more
‘I DON’T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED’: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Actress Says JD Vance’s Family Was ‘Generous’ on Set …Read more
‘RAPE GANG SCANDAL’: British lawmakers reject investigation despite calls from Musk …Read more
CERTIFICATE: US attacks underground Houthi weapons depots …Read more
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