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Trump's order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.
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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 exemption comes amid worries of how President Trump's steep new tariffs will affect American tech companies that rely on supply chains in China, like Apple.
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The Louisiana judge gave the Columbia University graduate student until April 23 to request a stay of his deportation.
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A federal judge in Maryland wants the government to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. after the Supreme Court largely upheld her original order.
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With tariffs on cars, materials and parts threatening to send auto prices up, some shoppers are racing to lock in vehicles at pre-tariff prices. Others plan to drive their current rides into the ground.
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We’re in tax season now, but advocates say you should consult with an immigrant rights group before filing if you’re undocumented.
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The president announced he would raise tariffs on China to 125% "effective immediately" but said he was pausing big hikes on other U.S. trading partners to allow time for trade negotiations.
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Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
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The Supreme Court has paused a deadline to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, after a federal district judge ordered the administration to bring him back by tonight.
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The business sector has tried to avoid criticizing Trump in public and welcomed his vows of lower taxes and deregulation, but the market sell-off appears to have loosened more tongues on Wall Street.
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Canada has been the No. 2 source of international travel to California, but there are already signs that point to a change.
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows.
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Teacher unions and some parent groups condemned the cuts, while school choice advocates celebrated them.
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According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.
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The House has passed legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.
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The bill puts significant pressure on Democrats in the Senate, whose votes will be needed in order to avoid a shutdown. The federal government runs out of money at the end of the day on Friday.
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Arab countries reject Gaza displacement as ethnic cleansing, but Israeli officials say they are working on plans to make it happen, and polls suggest most Israelis are open to the idea.
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Trump has long boasted about the stock market's performance during his leadership. But now he seems to have other priorities.
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Economists look for signs that a recession may be approaching by monitoring consumer confidence and business sentiment — two indicators of uncertainty.
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Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.
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The move is an escalation in President Trump's effort to increase deportations from the U.S. and strip protections from those who violate the new administration's priorities.
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The Trump administration has suggested bringing the U.S. Postal Service under White House control, and having mail carriers conduct the census. Here's what to know about the controversial ideas.
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The federal government is preparing to shed up to a quarter of its 360 million square feet of real estate, an NPR analysis finds, including well-known L.A. locations.
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The program forgives the loans of borrowers who work in public service. The executive action would exclude those who work for certain organizations.
