‘Recipe for disaster’: This is how the L.A. fires became so devastating
Today marks the fifth straight day of crews battling several fires in the hills surrounding Los Angeles. So far, the fires have claimed at least 11 lives and have left thousands with no home to come ...
Did Judge Merchan ‘have no choice’ in his sentencing of Trump? Fmr. prosecutor explains
President-elect Trump is set to become the first convicted felon to become President in just over a week. Before then, he still is seeking to delay the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s findings ...
‘You're not going to be able to trust what you see’: top fact-checkers on Meta
Mark Zuckerberg announced this week the end of Meta's program with third-party fact-checkers, accusing them of "censorship" and "political bias." Instead, Zuckerberg says Meta’s platforms will shift ...
As Trump blames Democrats for wildfires, Newsom invites him to see the damage firsthand
Trump has seized on the fires to attack Newsom, one of his longtime Democratic targets. The governor has in turn accused ...
What the wind and fire threat forecast looks like for the weekend in the L.A. area
NBC News' Denise Isaac gives the forecast on wind speeds and fire threat for the Los Angeles area during the weekend as 9 million people remain at risk.
L.A. fires destruction may push CA insurance industry to its breaking point
More than 100k Californians lost their home insurance in the last 5 years. Many of them now rely on “last resort” policies. But the L.A. fires may push CA’s insurance industry to its breaking point.
Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ by Ray Bradbury
American dystopian classic “Fahrenheit 451” by the late Ray Bradbury encapsulates the dark realities of a society without books, intellectual curiosity, or critical thinking. “Fahrenheit 451” tells ...
Co-defendants hope to 'kick the can down the road' to block Smith report before Trump takes office
Former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg joins Katie Phang to explain Judge Merchan handing Trump a sentence of "unconditional discharge". They also discuss Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report ...
Officials give updates on containment of wildfires throughout the L.A. area
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city officials gave an update on the containment of wildfires throughout the city. Bass also addressed her work with LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley after Crowley made ...
Ready for a Fight: ‘Democratic A.G.'s Will be the Firewall for Their State’
As President-Elect Donald Trump pledges to end birthright citizenship on his first day back in office, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong speaks with Katie Phang to oppose Trump's plans.
A father and son and a man who tried to save his home are among the L.A. wildfire victims
A father and son and a man who tried to save his home are among the L.A. wildfire victims Officials say at least 11 people ...
‘You can’t just DOGE it away’: Michael Steele questions House GOP’s push to cut Medicaid
House Republicans eyeing $5 trillion in cuts to fund Donald Trump’s top priorities putting Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act ...