The day's other headlines start in Los Angeles, where thousands of residents have been forced to flee a massive brush fire.

The canyon fire is roaring in the mountains north of L.A., not far from Santa Clarita, and near the southern edge of the Los Padres National Forest.

The fire erupted yesterday and quickly grew to cover more than eight square miles.

As of this morning,

firefighters were able to stop its spread, and at last check, it was 25 percent contained.

On top of those who have left, another 14,000 were under evacuation warnings. For some,

the flames have come practically to their doorsteps.

She said, we got to go, we got to go. And as long as it was a couple hundred yards or a hundred yards, I don't think it was more than 300 feet away

in back of this house and back at Dean's house. It was that close. Meantime, the largest fire in

California has now spread to 155 square miles in the center of the state.

The Gifford fire has injured at least four people and is still burning.

August and September are typically the most dangerous months for wildfires in California.

The U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James today as investigators look into whether she violated President Trump's civil rights.

The subpoenas reportedly seek records related to two lawsuits James filed against Mr. Trump, one from a civil fraud case, she won, which led to a half a billion dollar penalty.

The other involved the National Rifle Association.

In response, James' office issued a statement saying, in part, quote,

any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American.

It's the latest instance of the Trump administration investigating perceived enemies of the president.

President Trump is removing IRS commissioner Billy Long after less than two months on the job.

The former congressman was confirmed by the Senate in June, despite having no experience in tax

administration. During his time in Congress, the former auctioneer and staunch Trump ally had

sponsored legislation aimed at getting rid of the agency.

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