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The Justice Department called for an investigation of a sheriff in Ithaca, N.Y., who had released an undocumented man who was later arrested by federal agents.

The US president has suggested the tragedy was due to human error

The numbers could indicate that the administration’s show of force has so far outpaced the government’s ability to quickly deport more migrants.

Tens of thousands of residents under evacuation order while city braces for possible mudslides this weekend

Republicans and conservatives meanwhile are pouring in for celebrations with hotels being nearly 70% booked.

Fans of the tolling system are enjoying easier drives, but some businesses are reporting a hit

The order aims to expedite permit reviews and prepare for further disaster.

Neighborhood in San Fernando Valley becomes the latest in danger after flames there spread rapidly

The wildfires in LA have claimed at least five lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, with bad weather conditions set to continue.

At least two people have died in Los Angeles as hurricane-force winds fuel wildfires that have already forced tens of thousands of people, including celebrities, to flee their homes.

Power knocked out across swaths of the city as firefighters battle multiple blazes