Firefighters are battling ongoing and new wildfires in Los Angeles, including in the Hollywood Hills. Over 100,000 people have been evacuated, and the two largest fires have consumed at least 43 square miles. The Palisades Fire has spread to over 17,200 acres with no containment, resulting in over 1,000 structures destroyed. Strong winds up to 60 mph are persisting. The Eaton Fire has grown to 10,600 acres with no containment, claiming at least five lives and damaging hundreds of structures. The Hurst Fire near Sylmar is at 850 acres with no containment. Smaller fires have added to the challenges, with limited water supply exacerbating the situation. A new fire in the Hollywood Hills prompted more evacuations. Red flag warnings are in place with low humidity and high winds forecasted. Stay updated with our live blog.
Former President Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, has been lying in state at the U.S. Capitol since Tuesday. His funeral service is taking place today at the Washington National Cathedral, where President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy. Following the funeral, Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, beside his wife, Rosalynn Carter. Stay updated throughout the day with our live blog.
The incoming Trump administration is reportedly considering a high-profile immigration raid targeting undocumented immigrants in the early days of the president-elect’s second term, possibly as soon as Inauguration Day. The raid may focus on individuals allegedly living in the U.S. illegally at a workplace in the Washington, D.C., area, with businesses in various industries such as agriculture, construction, hospitality, and health care being potential targets. This approach indicates a broad strategy of arrests and deportations on a large scale, regardless of any criminal history among the migrants. Such raids can present logistical challenges and significant costs.
In other political developments, Justice Samuel Alito revealed that he received a phone call from Trump a day before the president-elect sought to halt his upcoming sentencing, although Alito maintained they did not discuss the case. European leaders expressed confusion and resistance to Trump’s suggestion of using military force to acquire Greenland, while Mexico’s president responded to the proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Some immigration rights groups and Democrats are advocating for new policies to shift the party’s stance on this contentious issue.
In business news, dockworkers at major ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract, averting a potential strike. The Biden administration expressed hope for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the release of hostages. New Orleans enlisted security expert Bill Bratton to advise on security measures in the wake of a recent attack. Additionally, President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild following the birth of his granddaughter Naomi Biden.
In a notable move by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Meta announced a shift away from traditional fact-checking towards a community notes system, a decision reportedly influenced by Elon Musk. This change has been interpreted as an effort to align with the incoming Trump administration. Some experts view this shift as potentially ushering in a new era of social media.
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