Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

15 Jan

LA Mayor Karen Bass partying in Ghana as fires began, even after windstorm warnings were intensified

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism for being abroad when the Palisades Fire erupted into one of California’s worst wildfires. Bass was in Ghana on January 4 to attend the inauguration of President John Dramani and participated in a cocktail reception hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana later…

15 Jan

LA Police releases mugshots of ‘looters, burglars’ exploiting wildfires

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Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has released mugshots of the looters, burglars abusing the LA wildfires. Over the past week, criminal activity has surged massively within the city’s designated evacuation zones. Since January 7, SMPD officers have stopped hundreds of individuals and made over 40 arrests, spotlighting the challenges posed…

15 Jan

House passes bill to ban trans men playing in girls’ sports

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On Tuesday, the House passed bill aimed at banning trans men from playing in girls’ sports. The legislation, titled the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, passed in a 218-206 vote, with two Texas Democrats supporting the measure. This marks the first time standalone federal legislation targeting transgender…

14 Jan

DOJ releases Jack Smith report on J6, claims Trump would have been convicted if not elected – Trump responds

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Attorney General Merrick Garland released Volume One of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his January 6 investigation into former President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The release followed the expiration of a temporary injunction that had blocked publication until midnight on Monday. Background on the January 6 Charges In September…

13 Jan

Fani Willis demands Georgia Supreme Court to be put back on Trump RICO case

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is mounting a legal fight to regain her position as prosecutor in the high-profile RICO case against President-elect Donald Trump and several co-defendants. This follows a decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals to disqualify Willis and her office due to an “appearance of…

13 Jan

Judge Cannon allows release of Jack Smith’s January 6 report

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In a significant ruling on Monday, Judge Aileen Cannon denied a motion to extend her injunction preventing the Justice Department (DOJ) from releasing Special Counsel Jack Smith’s January 6 report on former President Donald Trump. DOJ Pushes Forward After Injunction Expiry The temporary injunction, initially issued by Judge Cannon, expired…

13 Jan

Death toll in LA rises to 24, 12,000 homes burned, Palisades, Eaton fires continue to rage uncontained

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The death toll from the devastating California wildfires has risen to 24, as firefighters struggle to contain the massive flames ravaging Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. With the Eaton and Palisades fires far from controlled, authorities warn the situation remains dire, and the number of casualties may continue to…

13 Jan

Newsom announces plan to rebuild a new Los Angeles “we already have a team reimagining LA 2.0”

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In response to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an ambitious rebuilding initiative titled “Reimagining LA 2.0.” This plan aims to modernize and fortify the city, with a focus on resilience as Los Angeles prepares to host major global events, including the…

13 Jan

Michael Cohen begs Biden for presidential pardon

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Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen has publicly urged President Joe Biden to grant him a presidential pardon, likening his case to that of Hunter Biden, who was pardoned by the president earlier this month. Cohen claims a pardon is necessary to shield him from potential legal retribution under President-elect Donald…

13 Jan

Arson suspect arrested in Azusa park amid ongoing LA wildfires

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Azusa police arrested a man late Friday night on suspicion of starting a brush fire at Pioneer Park, located at 1360 N. Dalton Avenue. Officers responded to the scene around 11:30 p.m. after a witness reported the fire and identified a suspect lingering nearby. The suspect, Jose Carranza-Escobar, described by…