Politics/Govt

President Donald Trump visits the scene of damage from Hurricane Helene in Valdosta, Georgia, in October 2024. Damage from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Samaritan's Purse.

Trump orders review of FEMA, citing bias concerns  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday calling for the creation of a council to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency, citing concerns over

Pete Hegseth, then-President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

New Pentagon chief vows to remove DEI from DOD 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently confirmed that the Pentagon will be implementing a mandate to remove diversity, equity and inclusion policies from his agency. 

Images posted by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Jan 24, 2025, show apparent illegal immigrants being deported. White House press office.

White House confirms deportation flights have started 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The White House confirmed on Friday that flights deporting illegal immigrants out of the United States have started, revealing photos of military aircraft transporting people.  “Deportation

National News

Homeowners insurance rates up by double digits 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Insurance premiums of American homeowners rose last year, with rates increasing by more than 20% in six states, according to a recent report from S&P Global. 

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Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship.  U.S. District Judge John Coughenour after a hearing in Seattle issued a temporary

National News

SEC launches task force to overhaul crypto policy 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new leadership has announced the creation of a task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets, marking the

U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025. Photo. by Madalina Vasiliu.

An overview: Trump’s flurry of Day 1 executive orders 

Actions addressed border, Jan. 6 pardons, energy, inflation, bureaucracy and more  By Nathan Worcester, Jacob Burg, John Haughey, Darlene McCormick Sanchez, Andrew Moran Contributing Writers  President Donald Trump set a breakneck

Santa Clarita City Hall

‘Planning Commission 101’ set for Tuesday  

The city of Santa Clarita is forgoing a regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday for an edition of “Planning Commission 101,” according to city officials.   The study session is intended to

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Supreme Court upholds law that bans TikTok  

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday turned away TikTok’s request to halt a federal law requiring indirect owner ByteDance to divest itself of the company by