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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.
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The outcome was widely expected after Democrats and Republicans released dueling bills.
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The new ruling comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities, such as Portland and Chicago.
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In an open letter, Inspector General Max Huntsman cited examples of how the county has thwarted his efforts to watchdog the department.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors gave final approval today to an ordinance requiring visible identification and banning law enforcement from wearing masks.
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The payments are targeted at row crop farmers in the wake of this year's tariff hikes.
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Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back.Listen 4:24
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The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers.
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The motion from Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson drew pushback at City Hall.
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Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter.
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The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent.Listen 3:43
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A new poll shared exclusively with CalMatters adds to a slate of surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning for Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement policies.
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A White House agency official confirms Trump officials are reviewing changes to racial and ethnic categories approved by the Biden administration for the 2030 census.
