Today, January 19, 2021, Donald Trump, in his farewell message, discusses the results of his admin, the economic records of poverty reduction, employment numbers, as well as his admin's policies, including reforms and immigration issues, strongly emphasizing the issue of border defense. Trump also, in his message, speaks of the geopolitical and economic repositioning of the USA in the International Aspect, such as the US support for Israel, the Abraham Accords & the Made-in-America platform, as discussing that the greatest issue that US faces nowadays is "lack of confidence in its own greatness from within" Trump, finally, ends the message by implying that the Trumpists will not disappear from the American political scene, saying that "The Best is yet to come"

This stretch limo just arrived at the Fort Worth prison where “Tiger King” Joe Exotic is expected to be released if he receives a presidential pardon.

DC Mayor Bowser: "I do think that it is prudent to make sure that [Guards] are being vetted, and that anybody who cannot pledge allegiance to their missions, and may be pulled by other views, needs not only to be removed from this duty, they need to be removed from the Guard." #facepalm

That's bullshit....the whole thing is a dog and pony show.

ChiefPent Jonathan Hoffman: on National Guard individuals removed from their duties: "These are vetting efforts that identify any questionable behavior in the past, or any potential link to questionable behavior, not just related to extremism...we're not asking questions right now."

all the armed soldiers in the Capitol mean our democracy is healthy 🥴

SANTA CLARITA – Fire officials are warning residents to stay away from a brush fire that started Tuesday west of the 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita. The fire started shortly before 2 p.m. near the 24700 block of The Old Road, south of Pico Canyon Road, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials. Flames were burning in light to medium brush, authorities said. Wind speeds as high as 25 mph were reported in the area when the fire first started.

Wind gusts of more than 90 mph were reported from Sacramento to the Bay Area.

For perspective, a Category 1 hurricane has winds of 74 to 95 mph.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/19/california-wind-advisory-power-outages-wildfire-threat/4213547001/

California: Windy! Overturned big rig.

Toledo Police: We are devastated to confirm the Line of Duty Death of Toledo Police officer Brandon Stalker. Officer Stalker joined Toledo Police in 2018 and is survived by loving family, both blood and blue. More information will be made available as soon as possible. #RIP