Users are migrating to other video apps such as Lemon8 and RedNote as a ban on TikTok looms closer.
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Pete Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief
Hegseth repeatedly tried to deflect the various misconduct allegations and instead focus on his own combat experience in the Army National Guard.
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Trump would have been convicted in election case, special counsel claims in report
The report by Jack Smith serves as the final public record of a historic Justice Department prosecution that never made it to trial, with the federal government abandoning the case in November after Donald Trump won the election.
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Trump team questioning civil servants about their loyalty
Removal of foreign policy and national security experts could deprive Trump’s team of expertise and institutional knowledge at a time when the U.S. is grappling with challenges in Ukraine, the Mideast and beyond.
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Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast
The National Weather Service is warning of a ‘particularly dangerous situation,’ with sustained winds of up to 40 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph.
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At least 9 Maine school districts now affected by software breach
The K-12 student information platform PowerSchool suffered a cybersecurity breach, and informed numerous school districts that they may have been affected.
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Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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Judge declines to impose punishment on Trump in hush money case
The no-penalty sentence called an unconditional discharge – no jail time, no probation and no fines – sidesteps thorny constitutional issues.
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Families begin to visit charred homes; firefighters gain some control of LA blazes
Wildfires fueled by hurricane-force winds earlier in the week have burned more than 10,000 homes and structures.
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Appeals court allows release of Trump Jan. 6 special counsel report
The ruling can be appealed. President-elect Donald Trump says releasing the special counsel report would interfere with his White House transition.