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The remarks contrast with Border Czar Tom Homan's softer messaging earlier this year, after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis.
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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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The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.
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The Trump administration canceled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.
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The action, which a Border Patrol official called “Operation Trojan Horse,” comes after a federal appeals court upheld a restraining order halting indiscriminate sweeps in Southern California.
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A judge is demanding answers about the international broadcaster's future from Trump official Kari Lake.
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The committee asked the DOJ for files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. It is also looking to question Bill and Hillary Clinton, among several other former government officials.
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UC researchers claim a judge’s previous order barred the National Science Foundation from suspending UCLA’s grants.
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Luis Valentan moved to the U.S. in 1992 and founded a grassroots day laborer radio show that empowered workers.
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The president says his tariffs will spur America into a "golden age," but that remains far from certain. Here are five things to know about how his trade policies could impact the U.S. and the global economy.
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Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
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The Smithsonian says a reference to President Trump's impeachments that was removed last month will be restored once the exhibit is updated.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats.
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In a profanity-laden post on Truth Social, President Trump lashed out at Iran and injected new volatility into the conflict.
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A second U.S. Air Force combat plane was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz, capping off another week of intensified fighting in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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Publicly available data also shows the number of people being held at the facility near Victorville has tripled since last fiscal year.
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Legal experts tell NPR five possible reasons that, despite the accusations made against rich and powerful people in the files, the DOJ has made no additional arrests.
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Her departure comes amid simmering frustration over her leadership and handling of the Epstein files.
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The majority seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship.
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Since his first term, Trump has promised action that materializes months later or not at all.
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Trump used a prime-time address to outline his objectives for the war and discuss the military's progress to date.
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The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September.
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Officials say the change will affect an estimated 23,000 people in Los Angeles County.
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President Trump would be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court.
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At issue is President Trump's challenge to a constitutional provision that has long been interpreted to guarantee American citizenship to every child born in the U.S.
