We explain the latest developments, historic moments and what President Trump’s second term means for you in Southern California.
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
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California says it will train 988 responders to support LGBTQ+ youth calling for help. -
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said that children without legal status cannot enroll in Head Start — effective immediately. But without implementation guidelines, providers say they're in a holding pattern. -
Undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families are learning how to assert themselves — and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education. -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges. -
The Port of Los Angeles reported that it expected 80 ships to arrive in May, but 17 have been canceled.
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President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future. -
"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting guidance on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments. -
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. -
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative governing plan after Democratic attacks. But now it’s increasingly viewed as a blueprint for his administration’s plans for federal health programs. -
Top public university leaders haven’t said whether they’ll challenge or comply with the Trump Administration’s calls to shutter DEI. -
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. -
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. -
A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related. -
The hospital previously said it would pause accepting some new patients in response to a federal executive order. Now after pressure from advocates and the state, it is reversing course. -
Legal centers across the country are preparing immigrants without legal status for various scenarios as the Trump administration ramps up enforcement operations.
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