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Trump Administration
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
From LAist reporters
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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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Trump has made many changes to immigration policy in his first 100 days. Here are five you should know about.
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The VA Servicing Purchase program has helped about 20,000 veterans avoid foreclosure. But Republicans in Congress have been critical of the program, saying it puts too much taxpayer money at risk.
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Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it wouldn’t renew a contract with a legal services provider that helps separated families. Now it says the DOJ should provide the services. Experts and advocates say it’s a conflict of interest.
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California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.
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Trump promised a new "golden age" for the U.S. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished, with data showing the economy contracted in the first three months of the year.
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One executive order President Donald Trump signed this week aims to expand legal protections for police accused of misconduct, seeking to establish pro bono legal assistance from private sector attorneys.
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Nearly half of Americans give President Donald Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office.
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In an hour long special, The California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states.
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After a news report earlier Tuesday, Amazon spokesperson Tim Doyle said a team only considered listing import charges on items in its ultra-low-cost store.
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A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.
Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres compared to previous years.
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Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May.
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Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement.
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The U.S. Senate has until Friday night to approve a package of funding measures or else risk another government shutdown.
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The operation in Washington, D.C., alone is projected to cost upward of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected.
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The central bank cut rates at its three previous meetings in an effort to support the job market.
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Local leaders say Trump can help survivors by releasing FEMA funds; law scholar says president can’t nullify local regulations.
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Experts say federal immigration agents' skills are a dangerous mismatch for urban settings such as the Twin Cities.
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Trump’s support among California Republicans has slipped to 79%, down from 84% near the start of his term.
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The executive order tells FEMA and the Small Business Administration to consider rules that preempt local building processes.
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Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies. Voters there could help determine control of Congress.
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Chris Madel — a Republican — has dropped out of the Minnesota's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer supports the immigration crackdown taking place in Minneapolis.
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A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified.
