Three of six wildfires continue to burn in L.A. County
Reporter Leigh Waldman provides insights from Pacific Palisades on how to offer support during this critical time.
Three of six wildfires continue to burn in L.A. County
Inauguration countdown begins for Donald Trump
Inauguration countdown begins for Donald Trump
News on Merit anchor Loni Coombs joins a political panel to discuss the latest in politics.
Former education official discusses U.S. education crisis
Former education official discusses U.S. education crisis
News on Merit anchor Loni Coombs sits down with Jeanne Allen to discuss the key challenges facing the U.S. education system.
Trump admin targets Chicago for mass deportation plan
Trump admin targets Chicago for mass deportation plan
Chicago City Council to consider allowing police to work with immigration officials if crimes involve drug or sex crimes.
Authorities investigate possible arson in ongoing fires
Authorities investigate possible arson in ongoing fires
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, questions arise about preparedness, response efforts, and the fires’ origins, with local authorities not ruling out arson.
F Is For Failure: Our Education System is Broken!
F Is For Failure: Our Education System is Broken!
Shockingly low literacy rates, underfunded schools, and overworked teachers are creating a perfect storm, leaving millions of students behind academically. Dr. Phil sits down with educators, parents, a former senior official in the U.S. Dept. of E…
January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025
The News on Merit Street takes you beyond the top headlines of the day providing context and perspective.
Cabinet Senate confirmation hearings set for Pete Hegseth
Cabinet Senate confirmation hearings set for Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is set to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 9:30 a.m. “Character is everything in an institution,” said former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who served in the Obama administration and was a longtime Republican senator. “You can’t minimize how important character is in leadership.”
‘Don’t fall for it,’ use caution when donating to help LA wildfire victims
‘Don’t fall for it,’ use caution when donating to help LA wildfire victims
California is battling not only wildfires but also looting, price gouging and challenges with scammers taking advantage of tragedy.
Los Angeles wildfires latest: Returning winds threaten to undo progress
Los Angeles wildfires latest: Returning winds threaten to undo progress
Firefighters are in a critical stage of their almost week-long battle against deadly Los Angeles blazes. Crews report progress, but “extremely critical” conditions could spread the fires as dangerous winds return this week, the National Weather Service warns.