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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.
It’s not easy to lose a day of revenue, but these businesses are joining L.A.’s “ICE Out” day of action on Friday.
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Two bills head to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after a debate sparked rhetorical fireworks on the floor of the state Assembly.
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Federal agencies are sending out sample contract agreements to their employees in what appears to be an effort to alleviate doubts. But some of the language differs from the original offer.
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Formed in 1961, the agency with a roughly $40 billion budget provides humanitarian assistance abroad and funds other projects to further U.S. interests.
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USAID is in the crosshairs of Elon Musk's government efficiency push, sending chills through the humanitarian world and drawing criticism from Democrats and nonpartisan foreign service workers.
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The order came in response to a memo released by the Office of Management and Budget last week directing agencies to freeze funding for federal grants and other programs.
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U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for 30 days.
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The billionaire's campaign to radically upend federal agencies is stunning former White House officials, even in a political moment when many things are described as unprecedented.Listen 3:38
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The social media-driven movement that urges workers to stay home and consumers not to shop comes amid President Trump’s hardline immigration policies.
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California officials hope the president's Olympic aspirations will help secure support for Los Angeles' recovery.
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The phone number can be used to report apprehensions and connect families to lawyers.
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President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences.
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Born to Japanese immigrants in Oakland, he was arrested for refusing to be incarcerated based on his ethnicity.
