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Wildfires Roar Through L.A., and Trump Floats U.S. Expansion

Plus, the end of Facebook fact-checking.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, where people can pass by to pay their respects. It follows a day of ceremonies that honored the former president. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Meet the U.S. trio aiming for Barcelona stardom

USMNT hopefuls open up on life inside soccer's ultimate finishing school: Barcelona's La Masia academy.

ESPN - Jan. 8

U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says

The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Joseph Nocella Jr., Trump’s U.S. Attorney Pick, Is a Long Island Judge

Joseph Nocella Jr. has maintained deep connections in a Republican Party organization that has veered sharply to the right.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage

Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executive

Financial Times - Jan. 8

What to know about Trump's calls to make Canada the '51st state'

President-elect Trump has doubled down on his suggestion of a merged United States and Canada in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign. Some have shrugged off ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect

More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.