We explain the latest developments, historic moments and what President Trump’s second term means for you in Southern California.
The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress and will allow it to stay online in the U.S.
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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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When President Donald Trump took office in January, nearly two dozen states allowed their respective undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition. That number is quickly diminishing. -
Ports across the U.S., including one in Northern California, were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is canceling grants to build the infrastructure for it. -
After the agency called on DACA recipients to self-deport, Democrats are asking for answers on how mass deportations are affecting the group of immigrants also known as 'Dreamers.' -
After a federal court in California ruled that President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal, Trump touted his use of the Guard in Washington, D.C., and said Chicago is next. -
Due to Trump’s funding cuts, “having sex is about to get a lot more dangerous,” warns a Los Angeles nurse whose work helps prevent the spread of HIV. -
Unspent funds from the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act could be at risk as the Trump administration claws back federal dollars and targets California and climate projects. -
Economists and others worry about politicizing jobs and inflation data after Trump firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief and nomination of partisan replacement. -
Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week. -
The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem. -
The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but is restricting them to people at high risk for COVID complications.
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