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Trump news at a glance: Dan Bongino ‘wants to go back to his show’ says president, as deputy FBI director resigns

Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned podcaster, will step down in January. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 17 December at a glance

Guardian staff

Wed 17 Dec 2025 20.54 EST

Last modified on Wed 17 Dec 2025 20.56 EST

The FBI deputy director, Dan Bongino, confirmed on Wednesday that he is stepping down in January.

In a statement posted on social media, Bongino thanked Donald Trump, FBI director Kash Patel, and Pam Bondi, the attorney general he reportedly clashed with over her decision not to release files from the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

“Dan did a great job,” Trump told reporters earlier, when asked about reports that Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned podcaster, planned to resign.

“I think he wants to go back to his show,” the president said.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/18/trump-administration-latest-news-updates

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The "CIA in Topanga Valley" idea stems from conspiracy theories, particularly around the 1960s Laurel Canyon music scene, suggesting the CIA (or similar agencies) covertly influenced artists like The Doors,

Joni Mitchell, and Jim Morrison, investigating counter-culture or using musicians for intelligence, linking music history with covert operations and mysterious deaths in books like "Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon". Topanga Canyon itself is a real, known bohemian haven for musicians and artists.

Key Aspects of the Theory:

Laurel Canyon Scene: The rumors center on the unique concentration of musicians in Laurel Canyon (near Topanga) during the 1960s.

Covert Operations: The theory posits that intelligence agencies monitored or manipulated this counter-culture hub, potentially recruiting musicians or using them for information.

Mysterious Deaths: The unexplained deaths of several musicians associated with the area (like Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Mama Cass) fuel these theories.

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>The "CIA in Topanga Valley"

The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, is a museum dedicated to the art and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria, housed in a recreation of a Roman country house. It features a collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, including sculptures, mosaics, and pottery, displayed in galleries and gardens inspired by ancient Roman villas. Admission is free, but timed-entry tickets are required, and there is a fee for parking.

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Over 44,000 antiquities from 6,500 BC to 400 AD, with about 1,300 objects on display at a time.

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Amenities:

Offers dining options, including a cafe and a more formal restaurant, and picnic areas.

Admission:

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Visiting information

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Big-wave surfer from Hawaii dies at Mavericks on Wednesday …

Two notable Hawaiian surfers have died at Mavericks: legendary big wave surfer Mark Foo, who tragically drowned in 1994 after a wipeout where his leash tangled, and Sion Milosky, a Kauai local who drowned in 2011 after a massive wave collapsed on him, leading to a multi-wave hold-down. Both deaths highlighted the extreme dangers of the Northern California break, prompting discussions on safety and equipment.

Mark Foo (1994)

Details: Foo, a renowned surfer from Hawaii, was visiting Mavericks to tackle a large swell.

Incident: He wiped out on a wave, and his leash became entangled, preventing him from reaching the surface.

Impact: His death shocked the surfing world, sparking debates about safety gear and rescue protocols at dangerous breaks like Mavericks.

Sion Milosky (2011)

Details: Milosky, also from Hawaii, was an experienced big wave surfer known for riding spots like Pipeline and Waimea Bay.

Incident: He was caught by a large set, with the lip of a massive wave collapsing on him, leading to a severe hold-down and drowning.

Impact: His loss further underscored the perils of Mavericks, with many in the community mourning a respected fellow surfer.

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