US Domestic Affairs: Elections, Wildfires, and Alarming Texts

This summary covers key US domestic news, including progress in containing a wildfire near Los Angeles, investigations into racist text messages, and bomb threats at election offices. It also highlights Republicans nearing control of the US House, shifts in election cases, and foreign minister denials of a plot against Donald Trump.

Firefighters in Los Angeles are making headway against a relentless wildfire, as favorable weather aids the battle against the blaze that destroyed 132 structures. Meanwhile, evacuees granted permission to return home mark a major milestone in the firefighting efforts.

Authorities are examining a troubling surge of anonymous, racially charged text messages that have been causing widespread panic among Black communities nationwide. These offensive communications, urging recipients to engage with plantation imagery, have ignited federal and state probes.

Election-related tensions escalated as Maryland and California faced bomb threats targeting election offices. Despite disturbances, officials successfully managed the situation, ensuring safety and resuming vital electoral processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)