Eight wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, including the Pacific Palisades and Sylmar neighborhoods of Los Angeles and another near the City of Pasadena.  Hundreds of thousands of residents are under evacuation orders as the LA area wildfires threaten at least 28,000 structures.

More than 3 million were without power in Los Angeles County by Wednesday afternoon, according to Southern California Edison (SCE).  The fires are being pushed by Santa Ana winds from the east, and officials warn the worst is yet to come. We have the latest updates for you in today’s show.

Los Angelos Mayor Karen Bass Is Facing a Backlash Over Her Wildfire Absence and Fire Department Budget Cuts That Have Been Made Under Her Watch.

President-elect Donald Trump arrived at Capitol Hill yesterday to talk about strategy on the budget, taxes and the border with Senate GOP leaders.

Republican AGs are doubling down on the Biden administration lawsuits as the president prepares to leave office in just a couple of weeks. I guess this is just one for the road!!

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President-elect Donald J. Trump, fresh off the certification of his win over Kamala Harris, held a major press conference at Mar-a-Lago yesterday. And  he didn’t hold back announcing that he may consider giving the Gulf of Mexico a brand-new name.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg made a huge announcement yesterday as he admitted his social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) have violated the principal of freedom of speech.

A new Pew Research poll proves what we already knew.....Joe Biden will go down in the history books as one of the worst Presidents in history.

Earlier in the week I visited with newly elected Representative Sherif Biggs, from the 3rd Congressional District of SC. I’ll continue that conversation and talk about some of the main issues that Rep Biggs will work on as top priorities.

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It’s official!!! In a joint session of Congress yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris had to preside over the certification of her failed Presidential bid by declaring Donald Trump the 47th President. Now it’s on to the inauguration!

In a parting shot as he leaves the White House, Joe Biden yesterday, signed an executive order to ban all offshore drilling which would hamper President Trump’s plan to open up production of oil to bring prices down.

Trump has once again floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state, following the surprise resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Fourth District (SC) Representative William Timmons joins us to talk about the certification of the election and where the US House is headed next.

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Fresh off re-election to a full term as House Speaker, Rep.Mike Johnson promotes his new GOP agenda under Trump saying 'We're going to be dismantling the deep state'

NY Senator Chuck Schumer was pressed NBC’s Meet the Press host, Kristen Welker on whether he stood by his assessment last year that President Joe Biden was mentally capable of serving as President.

BTW…later in the same interview Senator Schumer seemed to admit the democrats need to take a long hard look in the mirror!!

The FBI has released video footage showing the accused New Orleans attacker wearing Meta-branded smart glasses while scouting the French Quarter ahead of the attack. The glasses captured his perspective as he prepared for the deadly New Year’s Day rampage.

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Continuing our series of interviews with Mayors of upstate SC....we move over to Pickens county where we visit with Erica Woods, Mayor of Liberty.

Are you tired of waiting in traffic every day coming and going to work, school or just out shopping. David Cox is an Upstate Business Owner, Host of the New America Podcast and has a vision of a light rail commuter train system that will get you to wherever you are going much faster.

We talked a couple months back about the Corporate Transparency Act which requires businesses to report the personal information about their ownership. Due to various court challenges this has been an on-again-off-again requirement. Upstate Attorney, Chace Campbell, joins us again for an update on whether you...as a business owner…need to complete this online filing. 

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Terrorist experts are saying the New year’s massacre in New Orleans, carried out with a pickup truck flying an ISIS flag, could embolden the terrorist organization to radicalize more Americans.

ALSO…Authorities now say accused attacker acted alone and planted "remote detonator" explosives inside coolers in two nearby locations in the French Quarter, just a few hours before he drove a pickup truck at a high rate of speed into a crowd of people celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street.

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas has been determined to not be linked to the attack in New Orleans. Vegas officials say the driver died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound prior to the explosion.

The US House will vote on who will be the Speaker of the 119th Congress.  Can Speaker Mike Johnson gather enough votes for another term?

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The suspect in yesterday’s attack in New Orleans has been identified. The attack killed 15 and injured another 35 or more. I have the latest details for you.

Also, as a result of the attack, last night’s Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed and will be played today in the

Beware if you are planning to travel… Airlines issued travel advisories to their customers on Wednesday about potential travel delays related to the recent Bourbon Street attack.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a pointed annual report on the federal judiciary, emphasizing the critical importance of judicial independence just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Roberts highlighted concerns over the erosion of trust in the judiciary and called for vigilance against attempts to undermine its authority.

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Here's to a very Happy New Year. 2025 is going to be a fun and exciting year and I look forward to doing it with YOU!!!

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President-elect Trump may have settled the question of whether House Speaker Mike Johnson is re-elected. Yesterday, Trump offered his full endorsement of Johnson for another term to lead the GOP lead House of Representatives.

More Americans approve of Trump 2.0 transition than his first time going into the Oval office.

A South Carolina man convicted in the brutal double murder of two bank employees in 2017 is asking for a "compassionate release" just days after President Biden spared his life and commuted his death sentence. 

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States,  passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, yesterday at the age of 100.

The first sign of how the next US House will conduct business next year will be this week…as lawmakers will vote Friday on whether Speaker Mike Johnson will continue or if there will be a new GOP Speaker?

The debate has begun on what Joe Biden’s legacy looks like long term. Former Hillary Clinton advisor and CNN contributor Karen Finney argued on Sunday that President Biden’s record "will stand the test of time" as he leaves office.

Crime has gotten so bad in New York City that the Guardian Angels are making a return to patrolling the subways like they once did in the 70’s.

New Year’s resolutions: Who makes them and why. We will take a look at a Pew Research study about American’s habits when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions.

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