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The owner of a major newspaper influencing America, the Los Angeles Times, just days ago confirmed the publication would not endorse the Democrat nominee for resident as it had in past years.
Now owner Soon-Shiong has confirmed that the publication soon will have an all-new editorial board.
The abrupt change comes as legacy media outlets across America are trying to regain some semblance of integrity after having gone fully political for the Kamala Harris campaign in recent months.
Before then, they were all in for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, sometimes amplifying political campaign talking points to deafening levels. It was legacy media that preached nonstop to America during President-elect Donald Trump's first campaign "Russia, Russia, Russia" and then concealed massive Biden family scandals revealed in Hunter Biden's abandoned laptop during Trump's second.
Now, Deadline is reporting that there had been plans for the publication to endorse Harris, but Soon-Shiong "scuttled" it.
"The billionaire Abraxane creator is now putting a whole new editorial board in place," the report said.
A report at Fox News said that soon, "all voices" will be represented in the publication.
Soon-Shiong recently confirmed his plans to try to regain "trust in media."
He said, "The American people have spoken and @latimes will take the lead to provide factual and balanced coverage as the country heals its division."
The report noted, "Soon-Shiong also retweeted a post-election clip from CNN's Scott Jennings where the commentator wrote, '3:38am – reflecting on Trump's impending victory and coming Harris concession. Trump has a mandate. The late stage mirage of Harris momentum was crushed by regular working class Americans of all races.'"
The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, also recently canned its agenda to endorse for the 2024 vote, stunning readers who had counted on it going all-in for Harris.
The L.A. Times owner promised, "I will work towards making our paper and media fair and balanced so that all voices are heard and we can respectfully exchange every American's view."
The he said, "Coming soon, a new Editorial Board. Trust in media is critical for a strong democracy."
The move, if accomplished, would follow years of expressly advocating for leftist ideologies at the paper.
In a powerful demonstration of loyalty to her husband, Melania Trump is refusing to attend a traditional meeting at the White House with the outgoing Biden family and president-elect Donald Trump.
While it's customary for the outgoing First Lady and her successor to meet, Melania is not interested in standing on ceremony after an intense election cycle that saw Democrats attempt to jail her husband.
Melania snubs Bidens
A source told the New York Post that Melania has no desire to meet with the Bidens after the shocking FBI raid of Mar-A-Lago in 2022.
"She ain’t going,” a source familiar with Melania’s decision told The Post. “Jill Biden’s husband authorized the FBI snooping through her underwear drawer. The Bidens are disgusting,” the source said.
“Jill Biden isn’t someone Melania needs to meet,” the source added.
The enigmatic Melania emerged as a sharp critic of the Democrats' weaponization of government during the campaign, condemning the 2022 FBI raid of her home as an abuse of power.
"I never imagined my privacy would be invaded by the government here in America," she said in a September video. "The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings."
"This is not just my story, it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected," Trump continued.
Not standing on ceremony
The Mar-A-Lago raid was part of the Biden Justice Department's probe into President-elect Trump's handling of classified documents. Trump was indicted four times in all by Democratic prosecutors after launching his comeback campaign.
Trump's legal woes have begun to clear up in the wake of his shocking re-election victory, which has been widely described as the greatest political comeback in U.S. history. The Special Counsel who charged Trump in the documents case, Jack Smith, is backing down after Trump's win.
In the closing phase of the election, Joe Biden called Trump supporters "garbage" and even explicitly called for Trump to go to prison,
Despite their intense rivalry, Trump and Biden will meet at the White House on Wednesday. Melania, however, will not be there to have tea with First Lady Jill Biden according to custom.
Clearly, Melania sees no point in upholding tradition when Democrats have already violated very serious norms against targeting political opponents.
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A leaked memo from the Aspen Skiing Company, which runs the Aspen Mountain ski resort, several other slopes near the exclusive enclave for the rich in Colorado's mountains, and multiple motels and restaurants, explains its views of Americans' election of President-elect Donald Trump – as a failure.
Further, the memo insists that perhaps more needs to be done to push the leftist agenda.
"Clearly, the approach of trying to model, speak aggressively, and 'teach' others is not sufficient," it warned in a memo to employees.
The comments were reported in the Substack column for Glenn K. Beaton, who said the ski company, owned by the Crown family of Chicago, now has joined "The Resistance."
That's a term used for opponents of Trump's Make America Great Again agenda who have pledged to do what they can to oppose the president during his coming four years in office.
Trump, in fact, won both the popular vote – by a wide margin – and the Electoral College – by a landslide – last week and is to be inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Beaton explained, "Your correspondent has reviewed a memo labelled 'For Internal Distribution Only' from the CEO of the company that owns and operates the skiing operations at Aspen and Snowmass (referred to locally as 'SkiCo'). It's a doozy."
He pointed out "SkiCo" during Trump's first term had opposed his enforcement of immigration laws, since they were "un-American" and "coincidentally … impacted SkiCo's supply of low-paid workers."
So the comments weren't a surprise, but were "worth noting, especially if you happen to be one of their customers," the report said.
In it, a company official complains that voters picked "a vision that can be viewed as openly at odds with some of the values [SkiCo] stands for."
Those, he specified, are, "Equality, democracy, civility, compassion, tolerance, sustainability, open-mindedness, gratitude, freedom, integrity, and justice."
"In short, in the public opinion of the CEO of SkiCo, the election represents a triumph of the opposite of all that. It represents a triumph of inequality, anti-democracy, incivility, unsustainability, close-mindedness, ingratitude, tyranny, and injustice," the report said.
"He fails to explain how an open election, in which a candidate won a majority of both the people and the Electoral College, is anti-democratic. Perhaps he meant anti-Democrat."
And, the report notes, there was the condemnation of "half the country with whose votes he disagrees are intolerant."
It noted that the company "does enjoy numerous leases of Forest Service lands owned by the government."
The point of the memo, the report said is that "the operator of Aspen and Snowmass considers you persona non grata if you're in the half+ of the country that voted for Donald Trump."
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Joe Biden has used dozens, probably hundreds, of executive orders from the desk of the White House to try to install in America a biased election system, using federal agencies to recruit supporters, "diversity" agendas around the world, and much more to which Americans, by and large, object.
Expect them to vanish on Jan. 20.
That's the day that President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated, and analysts are advising there will be numerous changes that day.
The Washington Examiner predicted Trump "will waste no time working to undo the efforts of his predecessor, President Joe Biden when he retakes office next January. Much of what Trump is expected to do will simply be undoing what Biden did to him upon winning the White House four years ago."
Biden, for example, signed 24 executive orders during his first eight days in office, sparking charges of hypocrisy from Republicans who pointed out Biden had claimed executive orders should be limited "unless you're a dictator."
Trump already has indicated there will be action that day.
Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that at least "tens" of orders are imminent.
"We know that he promised to sign an executive order to secure the southern border, something the Harris-Biden administration has refused to do. We know that, on Day One, he's going to launch the largest mass deportation operation of illegal immigrants in American history."
The "Remain in Mexico" practice might come back that same way.
CATO Institute scholar Andrew Gillen said the Biden-Harris regime's demand to promote the transgender ideology also won't stand long, especially with women's sports.
"The cultural stuff is what I think we'll see on Day One. Fighting against what Trump calls wokeness and being anti-DEI. I wouldn't be surprised to see executive action on those," Gillen said.
Trump also has confirmed plans to work on the Deep State, and expected is an order called Schedule F, which, the report said, "would allow him to fire some federal employees who previously enjoyed job protections."
Trump had begun that process in his first term, only to have Biden reverse it and Deep State employees then finalize a rule against reclassifying workers. Trump wanted that ability because, during his first term, there were several instances of federal workers openly defying and opposing the president's work. The new rule means it might take him longer to move in that direction.
The report explained Republican strategist John Feehery suggests Trump do as much as possible.
"He should reverse every single Biden EO, especially the ones regarding immigration, the border, and crime. Then he needs to reverse every executive order that has anything to do with COVID-19 and education. Then he needs to dive deep into any of the transgender stuff. I think he needs to be as aggressive as legally possible. The election was a mandate, and Congress will move too slow for the American people."
Trump himself, has promised, "Many things will be done on day one. Your head will spin when you see what's going to happen."
Trump also has suggested that many of those J6 protesters, in jail sometimes for years for offenses as dire as trespassing, maybe get pardons.
He's also talked about halting the propaganda being used in schools to promote "critical race theory or transgender insanity."
One firing that is expected, if he does not quit first, would be special counsel Jack Smith, who has handled multiple lawfare claims against Trump as part of Biden's weaponized Department of Justice.
Smith already reportedly is considering ways to back down on his "insurrection" and "classified documents" claims.
Trump also has promised to take action on inflation, which has been a stunning 22% plus since Biden and Harris took office.
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Flights from the United States to Haiti have been suspended for a month, on the orders of the Federal Aviation Administration, after at east three jetliners trying to land there were hit by gunfire.
Just the News reports first attacked was a Spirit airliner out of Florida, and it took four hits while approaching Touissant Louverture Airport in Port-an-Prince, before diverting to the Dominican Republican.
One flight attendant reported minor injuries.
The second was a JetBlue flight that took a single bullet when trying to land.
That flight was from New York City, and triggered the immediate announcement form JetBlue that it was halting flights to Haiti until Dec. 2.
The report explained Haiti, long a location considered to be largely lawless, now is under the thumb of "gangs" that are attempting to control traffic.
"The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous," the U.S. Embassy in Haiti said, according to the report. "Travel within Haiti is conducted at your own risk."
CNN reported that gang violence was escalating in Haiti, where the political landscape also is unstable.
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Justin Welby, for more than a decade the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England, has announced his resignation after some 11,000 church followers signed a petition demanding his departure.
The issue was his failure to make sure that allegations of child sex abuse at church events were investigated properly.
He was appointed to his present post in 2013, becoming the 105th person to hold that title. Before then he was canon of Coventry Cathedral, dean of Liverpool and bishop of Durham.
He already was under fire for deviating from the church's historic and traditional teachings on sexual ethics.
But his fate was determined by the Makin Review report, which found he "held a personal and moral responsibility" to make certain a long list of child sex abuse cases were investigated properly, and he failed.
He confirmed, in a statement he released, "The Makin Review has exposed the long-maintained conspiracy of silence about the heinous abuses of John Smyth. When I was informed in 2013 and told that police had been notified, I believed wrongly that an appropriate resolution would follow."
Authorities confirm an estimated 130 boys at Christian holiday camps were abused during the 1970s and 1980s.
The petition, from general synod members, had collected more than 11,000 signatures insisting that he leave.
He earlier was criticized for claiming that church ethics required sexual activity be within a "committed relationship," whether that was "straight or gay."
The Bible clearly condemns without conditions homosexual behavior.
Welby said, "As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse. The last few days have renewed my long felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England."
The Christian Institute explained, "The appointment process is expected to take at least six months, as it involves public consultation before the Crown Nominations Commission presents its preferred candidate to the Prime Minister, who then advises King Charles to appoint them."
President-elect Donald Trump has big plans for border security when he takes office in January, and at least one expert thinks he may temporarily shut down the border while he gets his plans set into motion.
"He could probably shut down the border, declare that there’s an emergency… stop the entry of people until further notice," Alfonso Aguilar, a former chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship and the Director of Hispanic Engagement at the American Principles Project, told Fox News Digital. "That I think in some shape or form, will be one of his first actions."
Unchecked illegal immigration is a big part of what got Trump elected, and voters are counting on him making good on his promises to get things back under control after record numbers of illegal immigrants were let into the country by the Biden administration.
Immigration became more important to voters after ICE began to bus migrants by the thousands to major cities and small towns across the country, where taxpayers paid to put them up in hotels and provide food and medical care.
Strained resources
Local resources in many jurisdictions were strained in dealing with the problem, and illegal immigration was also blamed for rumors that FEMA was running out of money after Hurricane Helene.
These may have been factors in why 75% of voters said border security was an important issue to them.
Trump could also implement procedures to deport large numbers of the illegal immigrants, especially if they have committed crimes.
"If you identify people who have criminal records, who have committed a crime, you have somehow find a way to expedite their removal," Aguilar said. "I would imagine that they have in place an expedited procedure to remove those individuals involved in crime."
Ending parole
Trump can also end the CHNV parole program that allows migrants from certain countries--Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela--to get Advance Travel Authorizations into the U.S. and be paroled into the country pending a court date, often with work authorization privileges once in the country.
"They can end that on Day 1," Aguilar said.
He also said catch-and-release policies would probably end.
Workforce raids, which have not been conducted for years, and the resumption of the Remain in Mexico policy may take longer to implement, but are likely to be on the table.
Hiring more immigration judges and resuming the building of the border wall may take legislation or action from Congress, but Trump has majorities in both houses for now.
Brian Wheeler, the iconic voice behind the Portland Trail Blazers for over two decades, has passed away at the age of 62, ESPN reported.
Former Portland Trail Blazers radio announcer Brian Wheeler, known as "Wheels," died on Friday after battling a long-term illness. His death marks the end of a cherished era for sports broadcasting in Oregon.
Wheeler began his illustrious career in sports broadcasting with various NBA teams including the Sacramento Kings, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the Chicago Bulls.
It wasn't long before he found his home with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1998, a position he held passionately until 2019. Throughout his career, Wheeler became celebrated for his vibrant energy and memorable catchphrases that captured the excitement of the game.
The most noteworthy among his catchphrases, "Boom shakalaka!" became iconic with Blazers’ basketball, echoing through radios and enthralling fans with each utterance.
Wheeler's Impact on Sports Broadcasting
In 2007, Brian Wheeler was named Oregon Sportscaster of the Year, recognizing his vivid broadcasting style and significant contribution to sports media. His voice not only conveyed play-by-plays but evoked emotions, making each game a captivating spectacle for listeners. Wheeler's connection with the Blazers’ community and its followers was profound and heartfelt.
The Trail Blazers organization expressed their profound affection and respect in a statement released Saturday, noting, "His love for the game and passion for the Trail Blazers came through in every radio call, making each play a thrill for every listener tuning in." This sentiment highlights the impact Wheeler had on enhancing fans' experiences and fostering team spirit.
Wheeler's narratives transcended typical game commentary, capturing the spirit and triumphs of the Trail Blazers’ community. His broadcasts were stories of determination, victory, and collective identity, resonating deeply with fans.
A Legacy Remembered
Wheeler's passing has elicited an outpouring of tributes from the sports community and Blazers fans, many of whom remember his exhilarating broadcasts that made basketball games a thrilling event. His ability to infuse excitement and energy into his broadcasts made him a beloved figure in sports broadcasting.
The legacy Wheeler leaves behind is one of passion, dedication, and an enduring love for basketball. His contributions to sports broadcasting will be remembered as vibrant and inspiring, setting a high bar for future sportscasters.
Wheeler's career showcased a commitment to excellence and a deep love for sport that made him a favorite among fans. From his early days with other NBA teams to his defining years with the Blazers, his career was marked by enthusiasm and a distinct voice that brought countless games to life.
Remembering Brian Wheeler’s Signature Style
Though the Blazers and their fans will miss Wheeler's vibrant voice and signature catchphrase, "Boom shakalaka!" will remain as a beloved reminder of his dynamic approach to sports broadcasting.
Portland and the broader basketball community mourn the loss of a true icon. As memorial details are announced, anticipations grow for a commemoration that will unite fans of all ages in celebrating Wheeler’s substantial impact on sports broadcasting.
Brian Wheeler was more than a broadcaster; he was an integral part of the Portland Trail Blazers' history, his voice chronicling some of the most pivotal moments in the team's history and cementing his legacy in the fabric of Northwest sports culture.
President-elect Donald Trump has officially won Arizona, completing his historic re-election victory with a battleground state sweep.
The AP called the state and its 11 electoral votes for Trump on Saturday night, leaving Trump with 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris' 226.
Joe Biden narrowly flipped Arizona in 2020, putting the state in the Democratic column for the first time in decades. But Trump reclaimed the state by a commanding margin of 52.6% to 46.4%, about 185,000 votes.
Trump's battleground sweep
This means that Trump won all of the swing states, including Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Trump is on pace to win the popular vote, something he did not achieve in 2016 when he beat Hillary Clinton with 304 electoral votes.
His swing state sweep is part of a dominating performance nationwide that saw him expand his popularity with a broad swathe of the electorate and come within single digits of flipping some reliably Democratic states, like New Jersey and Illinois.
Trump's presidential victory was clear in the early morning of Wednesday, November 6, as Trump paved a path to 270 electoral votes through Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
He was declared president-elect on November 6, and Harris conceded the race in a defiant speech that day. News organizations did not call Nevada and Arizona until the weekend, however. Both states vote primarily by mail.
Trump dominates
While Trump did not need either Arizona or Nevada to win the presidency, his wins expand his Electoral College margin to 312 votes and bolster his mandate to govern.
Trump narrowly lost Arizona in 2020 to Joe Biden, who won by about 10,000 votes. Until then, Republicans had won Arizona in every presidential election since 1996.
While Trump's commanding victory nationwide helped Republicans regain a Senate majority, the party lost key Senate races in many of the battleground states, including Arizona, where Trump-endorsed Republican Kari Lake fell short to Democrat Ruben Gallego. Lake also lost a governors' race in 2022.
Arizona shares a border with Mexico and was at the center of Trump's tough pitch to seal the southern border and carry out a massive deportation operation. Trump repeatedly lambasted vice president Harris for her failures as "border czar."
Trump has named Tom Homan, his former ICE director, to be his "border czar" and lead the largest mass deportation operation in history.
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President-elect Donald Trump on Monday continued his rapid-fire selections of names he would like to see serve in his administration, with U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., being offered the post of national security adviser.
The congressman from the Sunshine State is the first retired Green Beret to serve in Congress and is no stranger to defense matters, advising former Defense Secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates.
Waltz has been a critic of U.S. aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. In November, he told NPR the U.S. had "leverage" to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to discus a "diplomatic resolution" to stop the conflict.
Fox News noted: "Elevating a House lawmaker to the administration could complicate Republicans' ability to govern the chamber."
"Waltz is in a safe red seat on the eastern Florida coast, so it's highly unlikely to fall into Democratic hands. But replacing a House member is a process that could take several weeks."
Elise Stefanik: U.N. ambassador
Trump also selected his longtime ally U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.
"I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations," Trump said in a statement Monday.
"Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter."
Tom Homan: Border czar
Also selected by Trump is former acting ICE Director Tom Homan, who told Fox News he is "honored" to be tapped as the "border czar."
"I've been on this network for years complaining about what this administration did to this border. I've been yelling and screaming about it and what they need to do to fix it. So when the president asked me, 'Would you come back and fix it?' Of course. I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't. I'm honored the president asked me to come back and help solve this national security crisis, so I'm looking forward to it," he told "Fox & Friends" Monday in his first interview since being chosen for the role.
"I think the calling is clear," he continued, "I've got to go back and help because every morning … I'm pissed off with what this [Biden] administration did to the most secure border in my lifetime, so I'm going to go back and do what I can to fix it."
Lee Zeldin: EPA
Also Monday, Trump named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, saying he will "ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses."
"Zeldin also will maintain "the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet," Trump added.
On Fox News Monday, Zeldin said he'll look to ensure America is able to "pursue energy dominance … bring back American jobs to the auto industry and so much more."
Zeldin added he's excited to help manifest Trump's economic agenda: "I think the American people are so hungry for it. It's one of the big reasons why they're sending him back to the White House."
Stephen Miller: Deputy chief of policy
Trump also chose longtime adviser Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of policy, a selection that does not need Senate confirmation since it's not a Cabinet position.
Miller is among the longest-serving aides to Trump, dating back to his 2016 White House campaign.
Miller drew large cheers at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, telling the crowd, "your salvation is at hand," after what he cast as "decades of abuse that has been heaped upon the good people of this nation – their jobs looted and stolen from them and shipped to Mexico, Asia and foreign countries. The lives of their loved ones ripped away from them by illegal aliens, criminal gangs and thugs who don't belong in this country."
Susie Wiles: Chief of staff
Miller will be working with Susie Wiles, Trump's senior campaign adviser he chose to be his chief of staff last week.
"Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns," Trump said.
"Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Great Again."
