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January 13, 2025

Meta Ends DEI Programs as Zuckerberg Alleges Biden Admin Pressured Facebook

By Sam Pags

January 13, 2025

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has terminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, a move coming just days after announcing the end of its controversial fact-checking initiative. The decision aligns with broader trends in corporate America, as companies like Amazon, McDonald’s, and Walmart scale back their DEI goals. Critics argue […]

Jack Smith Resigns Amid Trump Criticism and DOJ Controversy

By Sam Pags

January 13, 2025

Former special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ), ending a controversial tenure marked by high-profile investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Smith’s departure, announced just days before Trump’s inauguration on January 20th, has sparked renewed debate over the politicization of federal agencies and the ongoing legal battles tied to his investigations. […]

Fake Firefighter Caught Red-Handed in Malibu Burglary Amid Wildfire Chaos

By Sam Pags

January 12, 2025

A man dressed as a firefighter was arrested in Malibu for allegedly burglarizing a home in an evacuation zone. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, the suspect was discovered sitting on the property and was found to be impersonating a firefighter. The county has imposed a strict curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 […]

President-Elect Trump Plans Talks with Putin to End Ukraine War

By Sam Pags

January 10, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, Trump emphasized the urgency of ending the conflict, calling it “a bloody mess.” “He wants to meet, and we are setting it up,” Trump said, adding that Putin has publicly […]

JD Vance Resigns Senate Seat Ahead of VP Inauguration

By Sam Pags

January 10, 2025

Vice President-elect JD Vance officially resigned from his U.S. Senate seat at midnight on January 10th, clearing the path for his swearing-in alongside President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th. Vance, who served Ohio in the Senate for two years, expressed heartfelt gratitude in a resignation letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “It has been a […]