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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.
Local leaders say Trump can help survivors by releasing FEMA funds; law scholar says president can’t nullify local regulations.
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After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump met with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Lawmakers have until the end of the day on Sept. 30 to avoid a government shutdown.Listen 3:24
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Supporters of the ballot measure have raised more than twice as much as opponents, according to the latest campaign finance details posted as of Tuesday.
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Ismael Ayala-Uribe was sent to Adelanto ICE Processing Center near Victorville in August. A little more than a month later, he was dead.
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Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.Listen 4:00
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In past government shutdowns, workers have been put on temporary furloughs until funding resumes. This time, the Trump White House is looking for bigger and more permanent cuts, a new memo shows.
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The funds will go toward first-time homebuying assistance and emergency assistance money to keep people in their homes.
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"I've been living in the real world," Calderon says in a new ad featuring his wife and kids. Calderon left the Legislature to focus on his family.
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The City Council will hold a special meeting will be held at 4 p.m. today to discuss the proposal.
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President Trump called off a planned Thursday meeting with top Congressional Democrats to discuss a possible deal to avoid a government shutdown. He called Democrats' demands "unserious." Democrats say he chickened out.
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In his United Nations General Assembly speech, President Donald Trump warned world leaders of "uncontrolled migration" and accused the U.N. of contributing to the problem.Listen 3:57
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A gate tax at Disney? It's a possibility.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed laws to restrict ICE at schools and hospitals. A similar California law shielding courthouses from immigration enforcement shows they may be difficult to enforce.
