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MSNBC has suffered a significant 54% drop in primetime viewership since the recent elections, a testament to the shifting media landscape. Conservative critics argue that mainstream outlets like MSNBC and CNN have lost relevance by promoting divisive rhetoric and failing to connect with Americans concerned about economic and safety issues. The stark difference in audience numbers compared to conservative platforms, such as Joe Rogan’s podcast, illustrates this disconnect. Moreover, Vice President Kamala Harris's failed attempts to resonate with the public, highlighted by her low podcast engagement, add to the liberal media's struggles. Harris's campaign and her insistence on pushing progressive agendas—contrasted with Trump’s strategic focus on popular issues—illustrate why many Americans are turning to alternative media for more balanced reporting. As conservative platforms continue to thrive, the liberal media’s influence wanes, with critics highlighting the growing credibility gap.

Donald Trump's return to political prominence is prompting deep skepticism about the credibility of mainstream media, a sentiment long shared by many Americans but now amplified by the 2024 election. Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris highlighted how the mainstream narrative missed the mark, with media giants like CNN suffering dwindling viewership as Americans sought alternative news sources. The media's apparent detachment from public concerns—such as inflation and crime—underscored this credibility crisis. Trump's alliance with influential podcasters, like Joe Rogan, further illustrates this media shift, as Americans increasingly reject legacy outlets. The disconnect is even clearer in progressive strongholds like the Pacific Northwest, where liberal narratives dominate. Mainstream outlets’ credibility woes aren’t just Trump-induced; they reflect years of audience distrust. The election results, far from tight as reported, exposed media misrepresentations. Now, with Trump back in the spotlight, media outlets face a crisis of relevance.

On October 16, 2024, the refiner Phillips 66 announced that it will cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the fourth quarter of 2025. This announcement came a few days after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law placing additional regulations on refineries.

The closure will affect approximately 600 employees and 300 contractors that currently work at the Los Angeles-area refinery. Politico reported that this closure would also impact 8% of the state’s already tight gasoline production.

Governor Greg Abbott says Texas is ready to repel any "mass immigration" attempts should migrants attempt to rush its border before the Trump Administration takes office. The Governor's Office has posted video of Texas National Guard troops assigned to the "Operation Lone Star" border security mission conducting crowd-control training near the "Border Wall."

If the Texas troops are called upon to respond to any attempts to rush its border with Mexico - it won't be the first time force has been necessary to repel such an attempt. On March 21, 2024, Texas National Guardsmen were called upon to block a migrant mob who rushed a border crossing point in El Paso.

Let them cry it out.

Liberals in deep-blue New York City shocked and disturbed by President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory are flooding shrinks’ inboxes looking for appointments.

“It’s a perfect storm for New York therapists,” said Manhattan psychologist Chloe Carmichael, who estimated she’s received a 15% spike in inquiries from patients. “It’s a repeat of 2016, where a lot of people feel really scared and traumatized and angry.”

Los Angelenos tired of increased crime and rampant homelessness overwhelmingly voted out soft-on-crime, far-left district attorney George Gascón on Tuesday in favor of Nathan Hochman, a prosecutor with a more moderate approach.

Hochman, a former federal prosecutor and a Republican-turned-independent, won the race with 61.5 percent of the vote to Gascón’s 38.5 percent, according to Los Angeles County Registrar vote totals as of Wednesday morning. The Associated Press called the race for Hochman early Wednesday.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisor accused of ordering her subordinates to skip Florida homes with Trump campaign signs has been fired.

Marn’i Washington was sacked for telling disaster relief workers in Lake Placid, Fla., to “not go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Trump,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said Saturday.

“This is a clear violation of FEMA’s core values and principles to help people regardless of their political affiliation,” she said, adding, “This employee has been terminated and we have referred the matter to the Office of Special Counsel.

Donald Trump significantly outperformed his 2020 and 2016 presidential election performances in the state of California on Tuesday, while progressives were unseated as mayor of San Francisco and Los Angeles County district attorney.

The results provide evidence of what University College London (UCL) political scientist Thomas Gift called a "right-shift" in the Golden State, which has seen Republicans making something of a revival.

As of 10 a.m. ET on Friday Trump was on 39.8 percent in the Golden State, behind Democratic rival Kamala Harris on 57.6 percent, with 59 percent of the votes counted. By comparison Trump only received 34.3 percent of the vote in California when he lost office in 2020, and 31.5 percent when he won the presidency in 2016. Newsweek analysis published on Wednesday showed California had the joint biggest swing towards Trump of any state in 2024, at 12 percentage points, along with New York.

Overall Trump convincingly won the 2024 election with at least 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, significantly above the 270 needed for victory. This number is likely to be extended further as Trump leads in Arizona and Nevada, the only two states AP has yet to call, and he looks on track for a popular vote victory for the first time.

At a heated board meeting in Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s pick for police chief, Ronnie Burge Sr., was rejected by trustees, continuing a contentious battle over local leadership. Despite the rejection, Burge can serve in a temporary capacity for up to 30 days. Trustees voiced concerns over depleted village funds, revealing that basic supplies, like printer paper, are unaffordable, and voted to return luxury SUVs leased for Henyard’s use, costing over $374,000. Henyard, however, promised to veto this decision. Adding to the tension, a former Henyard aide publicly accused Trustee Andrew Holmes of misconduct during a taxpayer-funded Las Vegas trip, although no charges were filed. Undeterred, Henyard declared she would win reelection “in a landslide,” comparing herself to former President Trump. The meeting concluded with promises of a future town hall, leaving the community questioning Dolton’s leadership direction.

East Bay voters had their say on whether to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, and it looks like they chose to send both packing.

With all precincts reporting early Wednesday, voters supported both recalls by a clear and nearly identical margin: 65.2% to 34.8% for Thao, and 64.8% to 35.2% for Price.

However, Price has not admitted defeat and urged patience while all ballots are counted.

“This presidential election, which has been a pivotal moment for our country as well as our state, witnessed significant voter participation, resulting in a large number of ballots in Alameda County. There are still so many more ballots to be counted, and in areas that I know we did well in getting our message out,” said Price in a statement Wednesday. “I am optimistic that when all the votes are counted, we will be able to continue the hard work of transforming our criminal justice system.”