FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
LA County opens 140 more vote centers for Nov. 4 Special Election
There are now 251 vote centers open across LA County.
There are now 251 vote centers open across LA County.
LA County opens additional 140 vote centers for Nov. 4 Special Election
All 251 centers will open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting, voter registration and vote-by-mail ballot returns. The county mailed all voters a postcard listing the nearest 11-day and four-day vote centers to their residence.
All 251 centers will open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting, voter registration and vote-by-mail ballot returns. The county mailed all voters a postcard listing the nearest 11-day and four-day vote centers to their residence.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
SNAP benefits: California among states that will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Some states are taking action to protect food assistance as the federal government plans to suspend SNAP payments starting Saturday.
Government shutdown enters 31st day
President Donald J. Trump said it's time to reopen the government.
President Donald J. Trump said it's time to reopen the government.
California sues Trump over looming SNAP cutoff
SNAP is set to run out of funds on Saturday due to the government shutdown, causing concern among food pantries and recipients.
SNAP is set to run out of funds on Saturday due to the government shutdown, causing concern among food pantries and recipients.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
VA says 37,000 employees now furloughed or working without pay due to government shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
US and China agree to trade deal
President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday and told reporters that he would cut tariffs on China.
President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday and told reporters that he would cut tariffs on China.
Judge says Bill Essayli has been unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney
A federal judge disqualified acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli from several cases after concluding Tuesday that the Trump appointee has stayed in the temporary job longer than allowed by law.
A federal judge disqualified acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli from several cases after concluding Tuesday that the Trump appointee has stayed in the temporary job longer than allowed by law.
LA to Mexico flights among 13 US airline routes terminated by Trump administration
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
SNAP benefits ending: Here's where you can get emergency assistance in Southern California
Here's a list of resources for SNAP recipients who are at risk of not receiving benefits in Southern California come Nov. 1.
Here's a list of resources for SNAP recipients who are at risk of not receiving benefits in Southern California come Nov. 1.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
New developments in government shutdown
Some are looking to make a deal while others are holding their ground.
Some are looking to make a deal while others are holding their ground.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.