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ICE's budget hovered around $10 billion for years. But President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress are taking the agency's funding to unprecedented levels.
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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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It's the main U.S. agency tasked with overseeing the financial products and services used by everyday Americans. The CFPB's new head has closed its offices and told staff to stay home.
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The funds, known as “indirect costs,” help universities maintain expensive labs and other infrastructure.
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After a hearing on Monday, a federal judge in Boston extended a stay on the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's resignation offer while he considers the arguments.
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The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs but says the administration has not been fully complying.
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A flurry of executive orders on immigration promises a dramatic crackdown. California pushed back in court against Trump last time.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom today approved $25 million for anticipated legal challenges against the Trump administration, positioning California to once again lead the resistance to the MAGA movement — just as the state is seeking federal assistance for the Los Angeles region’s recovery from devastating fires.
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From Day 1, the Trump team has issued a series of orders and statements aimed at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Child care programs could be 'on the brink' due to funding delays.
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The Trump administration says it has already arrested thousands of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status, many without criminal records.
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The White House confirmed that President Trump, who's threatened to impose conditions for L.A. fire aid, will meet with Newsom.
'Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize … I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,' Trump writes to Norway's leader.
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One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its possible future.
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President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.
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In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
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Trump apparently wants to override new Biden-Newsom rules that have widespread support among Southern California cities and some Central Valley farmers.
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Could 2025 be another game changing year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Here are the three things to watch in the new year.
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California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials.
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Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.
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Currently, drivers can get a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buying or leasing an EV. But the incoming administration promised to roll back those credits.
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Families have voiced concerns about how their personal data might be used under a second Trump administration.
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California lawmaker says President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to deport undocumented immigrants has created fear for students and families.
