Meet the man behind the “Trump is disgusting” skywriting  —  PASADENA — A millionaire real estate developer — who also happens to be a donor to Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's presidential campaign - is behind the aerial messages at the Rose Bowl calling GOP front-runner Donald Trump “disgusting” and he says that there's more to come.

Terror group uses Donald Trump soundbite in purported propaganda video  —  Terror group al-Shabab, al-Qaeda's Somalia-based affiliate, is using a clip from Donald Trump in a purported Islamist propaganda video — and it's gaining traction among Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) online channels.

Thirty days to Iowa: Candidates make final sprint  —  Presidential candidates are in an all-out sprint in Iowa with the caucuses only 30 days away.  —  Campaigns are sharpening their attacks, doubling down on time and resources spent in the state, and placing their final bets on the ad buys …

Why America is right to think Obama's losing the War on Terror  —  After the holidays, President Obama will no doubt resume his campaign to educate the American public about the brilliance of his anti-terrorism strategy.  He'll even have some facts on his side — just not most of them.

Sheriff's officials: Four dead in Rowland Heights shooting, including gunman shot by son  —  Four people died after shootings late Thursday in this Rowland Heights home on Batson Avenue.  —  Three people were fatally shot inside a Rowland Heights home on New Year's Eve by a man who was then shot …

On Guns, the Democrats Aren't Serious  —  News reports indicate that next week, President Obama will unveil new regulations intended to force some non-firearms dealers to run background checks before selling guns.  Since the database against which background checks are run is close to useless …

Report: Emails show Chicago coordination after shooting  —  Newly released emails show that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office, police and the group responsible for investigating police shootings in the city coordinated their response after the death of Laquan McDonald in October 2014, the Associated Press reported Friday.

Two Ways of Dealing With Guns  —  This is a big day for Texans yearning to flaunt their handguns in belt and shoulder holsters.  A new “open carry” law enacted by the Republican Legislature goes into effect on Friday, posing a challenge for law enforcement, businesses and other institutions …

How Jeb Bush Hopes to Save His Candidacy  —  HIALEAH, Fla. — Jeb Bush and his supporters still have a pile of money to spend — remnants of $100 million raised when he seemed early this year to be a sure bet.  They have an expansive ground operation in New Hampshire.  And allies have just began a new ad campaign in Iowa.