News for January 9, 2025

Conservatives, including Donald Trump, blamed California’s wildfires on Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Delta smelt, and DEI, even as experts said those claims missed the real causes and spread misinformation.

A federal appeals court paused plea hearing proceedings in Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s 9/11 case while it considers whether Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had the power to undo the plea deals.

Donald Trump reportedly called the mother of Ashli Babbitt and sent a message of support to Jan. 6 defendants, saying he loved them and told them to “keep their chins up.”

JD Vance resigned his Senate seat as he prepares to become vice president with Donald Trump.

A federal judge struck down the Biden administration’s Title IX rule nationwide, ending new protections for LGBTQ students and sending the issue back to the Trump team.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative says most online pharmacies worldwide are illegal and may be selling fake or unsafe medicines.

The New Mexico Supreme Court struck down local abortion restrictions, saying state law overrides city and county rules.

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether a law forcing TikTok to cut ties with ByteDance or face a U.S. ban violates the First Amendment.

A brush fire in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills burned more than 40 acres, led to evacuation orders, and threatened several major landmarks before crews brought it under control.