The Department of Education through the years: A look at long-term trends of pitiful student performance
The Department of Education was created more than 40 years ago to refine America. school system. But as an incoming call Political leaders, including President-elect Trump, are considering dismantling the agency, and a Fox News Digital investigation examines trends in test scores, graduation rates and federal funding since its inception. Below are the results of […]
Hegseth ‘Does Not Seem to Have the Qualifications’ to Run Department of Defense
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday on CBS' “Face the Nation” that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, “doesn't appear to be qualified for the appointment.” ” he said. A partial transcription follows: MARGARET BRENNAN: I'd like to address two of the two here. You are a member of the military committee. […]
Jack Smith Resigns from Justice Department Empty-Handed
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after failing to successfully bring the case against President-elect Donald Trump to trial. Mr. Smith's Resignation The remarks came as President Joe Biden's office is waging a last-minute legal battle to unveil its efforts against President Trump before he leaves office. Saturday's resignation comes just […]
LA Mayor Karen Bass handed out rich city contracts, forcing drastic cuts to fire department months before deadly wildfires: records
Los Angeles was forced to cut funding for its fire department after Mayor Karen Bass handed out gilded contracts to city employees, a public records review reveals. The issue began early last year when Mr Bass settled contract negotiations with public sector unions. City employees received 20 to 25 percent pay raises and other perks […]
L.A. Fire Chief Confirms City Failed Her and the Fire Department
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley acknowledged that the city had failed in her and the department's responsibilities. when asked Crowley initially said it was her “job” as chief to “stand up” and say exactly if she believed she, her fire department and the city of Los Angeles had been “failed” by city officials. […]
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley says city failed residents
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley said the city has failed to save more than 100,000 people forced to evacuate from the ongoing wildfire siege. Asked by Fox News affiliate KTTV if the city of Los Angeles and its mayor, Karen Bass, had failed the city, Crowley said, “Yes.” Crowley said impending staffing shortages […]
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called for an independent investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power amid reports of water supply problems during this week's wildfires. In a letter to the department's CEO, chief engineer and Los Angeles County public works director, Newsom called the reports “deeply disturbing.” “Water supplies […]
LA Times owner rips Mayor Karen Bass for cutting fire department budget
The billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times has criticized the city's mayor, Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, for cutting the budget for the city's crippled fire department as it works to quell devastating wildfires. He criticized the company's “poor planning” and “poor judgment.” The whole neighborhood. “The mayor wanted $23 million. [cut]as I understand it, […]
Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees
President-elect Trump on Thursday announced the latest nominees to serve in his next administration. President Trump announced the appointment of Pennsylvania Republican National Committeewoman Christine Jacques Toretti as ambassador to Sweden. President Trump nominated Toretti as ambassador to Malta during the previous administration, but he was not confirmed by the Senate. President Trump has nominated […]
Los Angeles County Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County
The Los Angeles County Fire Department mistakenly sent an evacuation warning text message across Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, battling the deadliest fire in Los Angeles history and causing further panic and confusion for an already traumatized population. The text message was sent to residents across Los Angeles County at approximately 3:57 p.m. PT. […]