Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
New California bill seeks to make remote work permanent for some employees
California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.
California Assembly Bill 1729 seeks to establish remote work for state employees and challenge Governor Newsom’s July 1 return-to-office mandate.
Mayor Bass takes new action against ICE in LA
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday signed a new executive directive for immigrant protections as a new county report reveals $840 million in losses due to federal enforcement.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday signed a new executive directive for immigrant protections as a new county report reveals $840 million in losses due to federal enforcement.
'Absolutely NOTHING!' President Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe bridge
A bridge in Detroit between the US and Canada that was expected to open this year is now being threatened by President Donald Trump.
A bridge in Detroit between the US and Canada that was expected to open this year is now being threatened by President Donald Trump.
LA County election filing opens with high stakes rematch for sheriff
Candidate filing for the June 2026 Los Angeles County primary is now open, featuring key races for the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, and several Congressional seats.
Candidate filing for the June 2026 Los Angeles County primary is now open, featuring key races for the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, and several Congressional seats.
Trump won't apologize for video of Obamas as apes: What he said
President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.
President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.
Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton is calling for transparency as she and Bill Clinton prepare to tell Congress what they know about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hillary Clinton is calling for transparency as she and Bill Clinton prepare to tell Congress what they know about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump shares video of Obamas as apes in Truth Social post
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
Los Angeles Dodgers accept White House invitation to celebrate 2025 World Series title: report
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirm they will visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series win over the Blue Jays, despite local political pressure.
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirm they will visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series win over the Blue Jays, despite local political pressure.
TrumpRx: Trump administration launches site for discounted prescription drugs
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.
California high-sped rail track installation set to begin in Kern County
The system aims to eventually connect San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours.
The system aims to eventually connect San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours.
Political fallout amid report of LA Mayor influencing after-action report; Caruso mulls running vs. Bass
A bombshell Los Angeles Times report alleging Mayor Karen Bass influenced the Palisades Fire after-action report is intensifying political fallout across Los Angeles.
A bombshell Los Angeles Times report alleging Mayor Karen Bass influenced the Palisades Fire after-action report is intensifying political fallout across Los Angeles.
LA DA on ICE misconduct, LA28 chief's scandal
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman breaks down what he does or does not have authority to do as the District Attorney.
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman breaks down what he does or does not have authority to do as the District Attorney.
Bass ordered changes to Palisades Fire after-action report: LA Times
Mayor Karen Bass' office is denying the Los Angeles Times' bombshell report that Bass directed the "watering down" of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the LAFD during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.
Mayor Karen Bass' office is denying the Los Angeles Times' bombshell report that Bass directed the "watering down" of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the LAFD during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.
Bass' office denies altering Palisades Fire after-action report
Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.
Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.
Supreme Court allows California's Democrat-friendly house map for 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.
The Supreme Court rejected a GOP bid to block California's new congressional map, allowing the state to use the Democrat-friendly lines in the 2026 elections.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
LA City OKs plan to waive rebuilding permit fees for eligible Palisades Fire survivors
Almost 13 months after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles city leaders are moving closer to offering major financial relief for families still struggling to rebuild.
Almost 13 months after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles city leaders are moving closer to offering major financial relief for families still struggling to rebuild.
Newsom touts 'Jobs First' program in Orange County, highlighting job growth
After visiting Orange and Kern counties, Governor Newsom returns to Sacramento as candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial election prepare for their first debate.
After visiting Orange and Kern counties, Governor Newsom returns to Sacramento as candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial election prepare for their first debate.
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of wife in Delaware
A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.
A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.