In Ghana, Mayor Karen Bass received urgent messages about wildfires in Los Angeles, where she was set to depart after attending an embassy reception. As the fires raged, Cordero warned of evacuations and escalating acreage affected. The mayor struggled to get home, communicating with her staff and overseeing the crisis remotely as she made her way back to Los Angeles amidst the unfolding disaster.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis pokes fun at Trump with official 'South Park' portrait in April Fools' Day post
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis poked fun at President Donald Trump's criticism of his official portrait by sharing an animated image of himself as a character from "South Park." Trump had demanded his portrait be removed from the state Capitol in Denver, claiming it was purposefully distorted. Despite Trump's disapproval, the painting was taken down last week at the request of Republican leaders in the state Legislature. Full Article
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