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Trump Removes Kristi Noem From DHS After Contentious Hearing

Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after a bruising congressional hearing that raised questions about taxpayer funded luxury jets, controversial contracts awarded to political allies and the role of Corey Lewandowski inside the agency. President Donald Trump announced he is moving Noem out of the DHS post and into a new position he called “Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas,” a role that has not previously existed. Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin is expected to take over leadership of DHS.

Britney Spears Arrested, Briefly Held in Ventura County Jail

Pop superstar Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol late Wednesday and spent several hours in Ventura County Jail before being released early Thursday morning. Custody records show she was booked around 3 a.m. and released shortly after 6 a.m. Reports suggest the arrest may be connected to a suspected DUI, though authorities have not confirmed details and it remains unclear whether any charges have been filed. The developing situation adds a new chapter to the singer’s long history of public scrutiny.

LADWP CEO Janisse Quiñones Steps Down, Will Join Puerto Rico Grid Effort

Janisse Quiñones, CEO and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, will step down later this month to help rebuild and modernize Puerto Rico’s electric grid. Quiñones, who has led the utility since 2024, leaves the role following public criticism tied to water supply issues during the Pacific Palisades fire. Mayor Karen Bass thanked her for guiding the department during a critical period, while city officials said interim leadership will be announced soon as Los Angeles begins the search for her replacement.

California Democrats Clash Over Calls to Drop Out of Governor Race

Tensions are rising in California’s crowded race for governor after state Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks urged candidates to reconsider whether they have a viable path forward. Several contenders pushed back against the suggestion, with some arguing the comments unfairly targeted candidates of color. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former Assemblymember Ian Calderon both said they plan to stay in the race, even as party leaders worry a crowded field could split the vote and allow two Republicans to advance to the general election.

The Brady Bunch House Becomes an Official Los Angeles Landmark

The Los Angeles City Council has granted Historic Cultural Monument status to the iconic Brady Bunch house in North Hollywood, preserving one of television’s most recognizable homes. Built in 1959 and used for exterior shots in the beloved sitcom, the ranch-style residence became a pop culture landmark for generations of fans. After HGTV famously restored the interior to match the show in its series A Very Brady Renovation, supporters including cast members and preservationists rallied to protect the property. The designation now places the home alongside Los Angeles landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.

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