Valadao ranked as poorest member of Congress
Reporting from Washington — Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) said his colleagues tease him about being the poorest member of Congress.“They offer to buy me lunch,” the second-term…
Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley took the extraordinary step Thursday of appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to dismiss her, in part, for her…
This L.A. stargazing party is ‘more interesting than going to a bar’
When Dylan Anderson was eight years old, he discovered an old telescope of his grandfather’s. The pirate-esque rig was dusty from years in the garage,…
Judge extends block on Trump’s sweeping freeze on federal funding
WASHINGTON — A federal judge agreed Tuesday to continue blocking President Trump’s administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan…
Their community in ashes, the Palisades Symphony finds solace in music
When Denisa Hanna opened the text and saw images of the flames and smoke of the Palisades fire advancing from the highlands, she knew she…
Trump says he may take control of Postal Service. Here’s what to know
PHILADELPHIA — President Trump said Friday that he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive…
Blackpink announces world tour with July 12 stop at SoFi Stadium
Blackpink is back.The K-pop girl group announced Wednesday that it will tour this summer for the first time in two years, including a stop at…
‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level
OAKLAND — James Harden was happy to be back — but maybe not in this building in these back hallways.Walking through the guts of the former Oracle…
Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden commuted his sentence in the killing of two FBI agents
SUMTERVILLE, Fla. — Native American activist Leonard Peltier was released from a Florida prison on Tuesday, weeks after then-President Biden angered law enforcement officials by commuting his…
What to know about relationship between White House and press corps
This week, the White House barred Associated Press journalists from three media appearances by President Trump — two of them in the Oval Office itself.…
Fifth alleged member of ‘suspected Brit hit squad’ set for trial in Albania over execution of businessman
THE fifth alleged member of a suspected British hit squad is set to face trial in Albania for the execution of a businessman — despite…
USAID chiefs on leave after not giving Musk team classified info, officials say
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified…
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
NEW YORK — The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through President Trump’s…
Is Xavier Becerra’s next move running for governor? He’s not saying.
WASHINGTON — He’s served in the California Legislature, in Congress and, most recently, in the Cabinet as President Biden’s secretary of Health and Human Services. And…
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead CIA, giving Trump second Cabinet member
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.Ratcliffe was director of national…
Sandfire America Announces New Board Member
Article contentWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sandfire Resources America Inc. (“Sandfire America” or the “Company“) announces that Gemma Tually has…
Trump immediately flexes presidential powers: 1,500 pardons and a raft of executive orders
President Trump quickly flexed the sweeping powers of the presidency following his second inauguration at the Capitol on Monday, signing a slate of executive orders…
Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of State, giving Trump first Cabinet member
WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State on Monday, voting unanimously to give President Trump the first member of his new…
Takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address
NEW YORK — President Trump’s second inaugural address featured similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to…
The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member | United Nations
The UN, on its 80th birthday in 2025, can mark the occasion by securing a lasting solution to the conflict in the Middle East, by…