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California Democrats introduced legislation to restore Medi-Cal for all income-qualifying residents of any age, including undocumented immigrants.
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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 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.
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Here's how immigration experts and lawyers who reviewed government documents break down the steps and associated costs of the U.S. deportation process.
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Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition, which airs on LAist 89.3 FM, explores this dynamic in a new series, The State of the First Amendment.
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Shares dropped around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something."
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The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.
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The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to suspending car shipments.
Victor Correa had been watching videos of immigration raids on social media for months, with a combined sense of fury and heartbreak.
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Restrictions were imposed during the country's longest government shutdown. Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m. Pacific.
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Members of the House, including some Republicans, have forced a vote as early as Tuesday to release unclassified files held by the government.
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Trump called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a "traitor" after his revoking political endorsement of her. Greene said Sunday his words can "put my life in danger."
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The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of "Make America Great Again" — appeared to be the final break in a dispute simmering for months.
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The U.S. didn't send delegates to this year's world climate conference called COP30. But that void is being filled by leaders from state and cities including California.
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President Donald Trump has issued two pardons related to the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, including for a woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents.
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Epstein looms large for many conspiracy theorists, including QAnon believers.
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The judge has previously sided with UC scholars several times since June in halting Trump’s termination of science and health research funding.
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The overhaul shifts funds to transitional housing requiring work and addiction treatment. The administration says it promotes "self-sufficiency," but critics warn many will risk losing housing again.
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Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market.
