Optimism in LA firefighting, but risk and school closures remain; Senate holds first confirmation for Trump cabinet – January 14, 2025

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• LA firefighters optimistic, but schools remain closed and wildfires are only partially contained
• Immigration raid in California sparks fear, threatens do disrupt agriculture and construction industries
• Senate begins confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks, starts with Hegseth for Defense Secretary
• House passes bill to ban transgender athletes from school sports
• A win for conservationists as Supreme Court declines to hear Utah lawsuit seeking local control of federal land in the state

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