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Trump says he spoke to Bongino amid reports of infighting over Epstein files 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said he spoke to FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino on Sunday, indicating that the two remain close despite reported friction over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein documents.  “I spoke to him today. Dan Bongino is a very good guy. I’ve known him a long time,” Trump told reporters outside Air Force 1.

Hospital, nurses announce new contract 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s community hospital and the union that represents more than 600 of its nurses announced they agreed to terms for their latest contract, ending months of protracted

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Lite’s ouster sets stage for 2026 election 

After contentious session, council’s split vote grants Weste’s request  The Santa Clarita City Council’s ouster of Denise Lite from the city Planning Commission sets the stage for a contentious 2026

President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, April 7, 2025. White House photo via X.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a letter nominating the president for the Nobel Peace Prize during a meeting

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US to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine  

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer   The Pentagon announced on Monday night that it is sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine amid the Eastern European country’s ongoing war with Russia.  In a