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In his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, President Joe Biden focused on perceived challenges to democracy and society, such as the "oligarchy," climate change, and technological advancements. Biden spent a large portion of his address outlining what he believes to be the nation's greatest concerns, even as he looked back on his fifty years in American politics. He criticized how false and misleading information circulates on social media and encouraged the nation to make sure AI is reliable and safe. The president seemed to allude to Meta terminating its fact-checking program when he lambasted social media companies for failing to fact-check. Additionally, Biden expressed his hope for the success of the upcoming Trump administration. It goes beyond the final four ye...

President Joe Biden began his farewell address from the Oval Office Wednesday night, focusing on his administration's major accomplishments and taking stock of his 50 years in American politics. The president expressed his hope for the success of the new Trump administration. A threat to democracy from a "oligarchy" was another warning he made. It goes beyond the final four years of his presidency. Karine Jean-Pierre, the press secretary for the White House, informed reporters on Wednesday that he was leaving his position. As you can expect, the president has a lot to say and a lot of ideas to give that truly touch on the current situation, she continued. Biden highlighted sustained job creation, reduced prescription medication costs, and investments in renewable energy to combat climate c...

On Wednesday, a Southwest Airlines pilot was detained at an airport in Georgia and charged with DUI. A person familiar with the matter told NBC News that a TSA officer detected alcohol on the pilot and alerted law authorities, who then detained the pilot at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. We are aware of an incident that occurred this morning on Flight 3772 from Savannah involving an employee. The airline issued a statement stating, "The employee has been relieved of their duties." Nothing matters more to Southwest than our workers' and customers' safety. According to flight data, the flight, which was bound for Chicago, was delayed by five hours. Customers were accommodated on alternative flights, and the airline expressed regret for the inconvenience. The Federal Aviation Adm...

For breaking campaign finance regulations by spending money to help the Georgia Democrat's candidacy in the 2018 gubernatorial election, a nonprofit organization created by Stacey Abrams has agreed to pay a $300,000 fine. The Georgia Ethics Commission unanimously decided to impose the penalty on Wednesday after discovering that Abrams's 2013-founded New Georgia Project and its affiliated New Georgia Project Action Fund failed to disclose their campaign spending and contributions after supporting Abrams in the election, which she lost to Governor Brian Kemp. "These expenditures included, but were not limited to, canvassing activities, literature expressly advocating for the election of candidates, social media engagement, and operating field offices with paid staff where those electioneerin...

It is anticipated that President Joe Biden's farewell speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday night would highlight the administration's major accomplishments as well as his decades of public service. It goes beyond the final four years of his presidency. Karine Jean-Pierre, the press secretary for the White House, informed reporters on Wednesday that he was leaving his position. As you can expect, the president has a lot to say and a lot of ideas to give that truly touch on the current situation, she continued. Biden highlighted sustained job creation, reduced prescription medication costs, and investments in renewable energy to combat climate change in a letter released on Wednesday that served as a preview of his prime-time speech. Early in his term, he described the fight to escape th...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. The most obvious indication yet that Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is pursuing his long-awaited quest for governor is his announcement to prospective funders and Florida political figures that he is seeking the governorship in 2026. Long-running reports that Donalds, who represents southwest Florida, is considering a run to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis have intensified in recent days. Donalds announced his candidacy for governor while sponsoring a hospitality suite at a Republican Party of Florida gathering in Orlando last weekend. He has made his intentions even more apparent in the last week by holding a number of meetings with influential political contributors and lobbyists over a possible bid in Tallahassee. Five people with knowledge of Donalds' meet...

WASHINGTON — According to a Republican congressman with knowledge of the situation and a GOP leadership source, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has notified Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, that he will no longer serve as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. According to the legislator, Turner informed him on Wednesday that he would not be continuing in his role as the chairman of the crucial committee that oversees the U.S. intelligence community. Some of the most critical, secret briefings from the intelligence community are given to the so-called "Gang of Eight" legislative leaders, which includes the chair of the House Intelligence Committee. Later on Wednesday, Johnson confirmed the news, but he praised Turner while downplaying the change. "The Congress has changed. In some of these si...

Over the past week, wildfires have destroyed over 40,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan region, burning over 12,000 buildings, forcing over 150,000 people to relocate, and killing at least 25 people. The White House offered the state of California federal disaster assistance to support the state's recovery efforts on January 7, the day the fires initially broke out. Worldwide donations have also poured in as a result of the tragedy. Stay tuned for real-time updates. Here are the best ways you can support Los Angeles' recovery efforts as the fires continue to burn and the city prepares for a potential recovery. Long-term giving The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's president and CEO, Patricia McIlreavy, emphasized that the Los Angeles community will require gifts that go beyo...

WASHINGTON — According to a Republican congressman with knowledge of the situation and a GOP leadership source, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has notified Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, that he will no longer serve as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. The congressman claimed that Turner told him on Wednesday that he would no longer serve as the critical committee's chairman. One of the few jobs that is directly selected by the speaker of the House at the beginning of a new Congress is the top Intelligence Committee position. There was no response from Johnson's office. A request for comment was not immediately answered by a Turner representative. Republican sources in the House stated that they were unsure of Johnson's choice for Turner's replacement. Given that Turner is a recognize...

Bright pink fire retardant streaks are a common sight as the wildfires in Southern California continue to burn. Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled the fires, which have burnt around 40,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area and claimed at least 25 lives. The Palisades Fire, the biggest fire in the region, was 19% contained as of Wednesday, more than a week after it started. The smoke has prompted a public health emergency in Los Angeles County. Phos-Chek is the name of the powdered material that is sprayed on the wildfires. It can be administered on the ground by trucks or dropped from the air.Although gum is added to increase accuracy for aerial drops, its main ingredients are water, ammonium phosphate, a substance frequently found in fertilizer, and pink coloring. Phos-Chek is a retar...