Confidential memo shows LAFD tried to protect Bass from Palisades fire criticism
A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
Trump says he'll raise global tariff rate to 15% after Supreme Court loss
A defiant President Trump now says he’s raising the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% after a crushing defeat from the Supreme Court.
A defiant President Trump now says he’s raising the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% after a crushing defeat from the Supreme Court.
Tariff refunds: Who's getting them and when will they be issued?
The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?
The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?
Supreme Court tariff ruling has local businesses demanding refund
After the Supreme Court ruled Trump's sweeping tariffs as unconstitutional, many businesses are wondering if they could get a refund for what they have collectively paid in tariffs.
After the Supreme Court ruled Trump's sweeping tariffs as unconstitutional, many businesses are wondering if they could get a refund for what they have collectively paid in tariffs.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
Trump orders release of alien and UFO government files
President Donald shared the news of the files release on social media Thursday night, after he accused former President Barack Obama of revealing “classified information" when Obama implied in a podcast interview that aliens were real.
President Donald shared the news of the files release on social media Thursday night, after he accused former President Barack Obama of revealing “classified information" when Obama implied in a podcast interview that aliens were real.
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?
‘The Golden Era’: Trump touts $18T investment, steel revival in North Georgia
President Donald Trump made a stop in North Georgia on Thursday to promote his economic accomplishments, calling it a "Golden Era of America."
President Donald Trump made a stop in North Georgia on Thursday to promote his economic accomplishments, calling it a "Golden Era of America."
Bass to announce major LA public safety milestone
According to Bass, Los Angeles is reporting the fewest recorded homicides since 1966.
According to Bass, Los Angeles is reporting the fewest recorded homicides since 1966.
Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview
After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.
After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.
Newsom dubs Trump as 'temporary' during global climate address
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
Newsom announces 29,000 arrests in sweeping crackdown on organized retail theft
California Governor Gavin Newsom reports 29,060 arrests and $226 million in recovered goods in a massive two-year crackdown on organized retail theft.
California Governor Gavin Newsom reports 29,060 arrests and $226 million in recovered goods in a massive two-year crackdown on organized retail theft.
Internal records show Bass asserted 'ultimate authority' over post-Palisades Fire messaging
Internal emails suggest Mayor Karen Bass directed the LAFD’s media strategy following the 2025 Palisades Fire after-action report.
Internal emails suggest Mayor Karen Bass directed the LAFD’s media strategy following the 2025 Palisades Fire after-action report.
Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
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.