Topic: East Point

Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a Turning Point USA rally, promising to "stay in the fight" until every legal vote is counted. However, reports suggest Pence has scheduled a trip to the Middle East immediately following the January 6th certification, leading to rumors that he may be planning to leave the country to avoid political fallout.

A controlled burn intended to prevent wildfires in East Point, Florida, escaped containment and destroyed 36 homes in the Florida Panhandle. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has suspended its statewide prescribed fire program pending an investigation by the Inspector General. Displaced residents are calling for the state to provide full compensation for their lost property and belongings.