Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office
Trump has vowed to fight California on a variety of fronts, including its homeless policies, its resistance to a border…
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Calmes: Drain the swamp? More like overt, unapologetic swampy displays at Mar-a-Lago
Since the Nov. 5 election, sycophants, billionaires, lobbyists and job seekers have been spied paying court to President-elect Donald Trump…
Abcarian: Trump’s deportations are on a collision course with a California economy built on hypocrisy
Industries such as agriculture and construction rely on unauthorized immigration. But the people who hire undocumented workers rarely face repercussions.…
Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana
As the CDC confirmed a severe case in Louisiana of a patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Avocados, salmon, strawberry yogurt: Which of these meets FDA’s new definition of a “healthy” food?
The Food and Drug Administration plans to update its definition of "healthy" foods. Items that are high in saturated fat,…
With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?
As government agencies prepare for a potential shutdown, questions about a potentially burgeoning H5N1 bird flu pandemic are top of…
U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
Washington officially regards the Syrian rebels as terrorists; they are hoping to polish their image. ...
Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk’s political impact. How far will it go?
The multibillionaire's newfound prominence in policymaking for the incoming Trump administration has a growing parallel across the Atlantic. ...
Supreme Court to hear TikTok case before ban deadline
TikTok's case is set for oral argument on Jan. 10, nine days before the site is scheduled to be shut…