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LAist’s coverage of civic life and citizen issues in Southern California. We cover elections, examine who gets listened to and why, and provide a guide for anyone who wants to more fully participate in civic life.
Since his first term, President Donald Trump has wanted to be able to fire federal employees for any reason. A new rule vastly expands his authority to do that.
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The State Department claimed a plan to buy thousands of armored Teslas was left over from the Biden administration. A document obtained by NPR shows the Biden plan was far smaller.Listen 3:50
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Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with Musk giving an apparent ultimatum. The billionaire has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
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The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.
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The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.Listen 4:16
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A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related.
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Legal centers across the country are preparing immigrants without legal status for various scenarios as the Trump administration ramps up enforcement operations.Listen 3:19
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The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service come as part of the Trump administration's downsizing of the overall federal workforce.Listen 3:39
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About 50 people gathered Tuesday at La Cañada Presbyterian Church for the second meeting of what they call ‘The Order of the Phoenix.’
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NSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research.
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Aid groups are urging a federal judge to find Trump administration officials in contempt to force them to reopen funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel aid contracts.
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A controversial plaque will be placed at the city’s Central Library. Look closely and you will see it spells out "M-A-G-A."
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The fired staffers were tasked with making sure medications given to animals work well and are safe.
