California judge halts Trump federal job cuts amid government shutdown
The judge slammed the Trump administration for failing to provide her with clear information about what cuts are actually occurring.…
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Trump keeps name-checking the Insurrection Act. It could give him extraordinary powers
In his push to send troops, President Trump has discussed invoking an 1800s law that has been been used to…
Echoing the raids in L.A., parts of Chicago are untouched by ICE, others under siege
In many parts of Chicago, people are going about their daily lives untouched by the immigration sweeps. In others, ICE…
‘Without precedent’: Virtually all news outlets reject restrictive Pentagon press policy
The policy would force news organizations to refrain from publishing material not approved by the military. Media lawyers say it…
Former Rep. Katie Porter expresses remorse about her behavior in damaging videos
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter, under fire for recently emerged videos showing her berating a reporter and swearing at an…
Trump’s top federal prosecutor in L.A. faces challenge over ‘acting’ status
Federal public defenders in Los Angeles have accused the Trump administration of circumventing rules with the way acting U.S. Atty.…
Barabak: In shutdown fight, this Nevada Democrat stands (almost) alone. And she’s fine with that
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is one of just two Democrats to vote with the GOP. She said the shutdown is…
Federal shutdown stalls legal battles between California, Trump administration
U.S. Justice Department officials have cited the federal shutdown in asking for multiple lawsuits between the Trump administration and California…
Hostages freed, prisoners released, as Trump hails ‘golden age’ in Mideast
Hamas militants on Monday released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in…