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As California Burns, ‘Octavia Tried to Tell Us’ Has New Meaning

New York Times The phrase, which gained momentum in 2020, has resurfaced, in part because it can seem like Octavia Butler was more than a fiction writer. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/los-angeles-wildfires-octavia-butler.html

Why Is Trump Glaring in His Inaugural Portrait?

New York Times At a moment of peak triumph and celebration, President-elect Donald J. Trump looks stern in his inauguration portrait. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/trump-inauguration-photo.html

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

New York Times Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong after the F.B.I. raided her home. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/oakland-mayor-thao-indict.html

Trump’s Inauguration Day is Likely One of the Coldest in Decades

New York Times An arctic chill is headed to Washington, D.C., (and much of the United States) on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/inauguration-forecast-cold-history.html

IRS commissioner to resign as Trump eyes replacement

Washington Post Danny Werfel’s term has not yet expired, but the president-elect has already said he wants to appoint a new IRS chief. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/17/irs-commissioner-resign-trump-eyes-replacement/

Here Are Key Dates in the Equal Rights Amendment’s 100-Year History

New York Times President Biden says he believes the amendment has met the requirements to be enshrined in the Constitution. Its history has been long and complex. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/equal-rights-amendment-history.html

Midwest state’s DEI department nixed in new governor’s 1st major act

Fox News Only days after Indiana Gov. Mike Braun was sworn-in in Indianapolis, the former Republican senator officially rid the state government of its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) apparatus. Instead, Braun – who grew a small Jasper truck-body business called Meyer Distributing into a major player with 700 product lines – said on Friday…

Fire Breaks Out at a Huge Battery Site in California

New York Times The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/fire-battery-storage-plant-california.html

RNC chair Whatley vows to be ‘tip of the spear’ to protect Trump after coasting to reelection victory

Fox News The members of the Republican National Committee, in a vote that was never in doubt, on Friday re-elected chair Michael Whatley to continue steering the national party committee. “This organization has got to be the tip of the spear. And as your chairman, I promise this organization will be the tip of the…

Trump swearing-in to move indoors due to cold weather, source tells Fox News

Fox News The swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Trump’s inauguration will be moved inside because of cold temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C., Fox News has learned. Trump announced Friday that he had ordered that his inaugural address and other ceremonial prayers and speeches be held in the United States Capitol Rotunda due to expected winter conditions. …