Loyalty tests, MAGA checks: How Trump’s White House vets job-seekers
WASHINGTON — Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests, with White House screening teams fanning out to…
Trump ends Biden’s hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel
WASHINGTON — President Trump has ended his predecessor’s hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifting a pressure point that had been meant to reduce civilian…
Haitian leader says Trump moves will be ‘catastrophic’ for his country
ROME — The president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council said the Trump administration’s decisions to freeze aid programs, deport migrants and block refugees will be “catastrophic”…
At Vegas rally, Trump talks taxes but mostly boasts of his win and week
LAS VEGAS — President Trump came to Las Vegas on Saturday promising to discuss his campaign vow to eliminate taxes on tips, but he spent most…
US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary | Politics News
Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs.The US Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem…
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that…
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s Homeland Security secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to…
Europe posts record clean energy year as Trump boosts fossil fuels
A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report this month said, in yet another sign of…
L.A. County officials need federal aid. How long can they play nice with Trump?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from David Zahniser, giving you…
Senate confirms Hegseth as defense secretary with Vance breaking tie
1 of 2 | Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth (C) arrives to testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing this past week at the…
Community groups set up strike teams to respond to Trump’s mass deportation plans
In the early days of President Trump’s first administration, several Kern County organizations launched a tip line people could contact if they spotted immigration enforcement…
The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: The 24 hours that changed Los Angeles County
As the sun rose on Jan. 8, the sky orange from ash and smoke, Angelenos anxiously waited for news about the extent of the damage…
Hopes raised for a COVID-19 stimulus plan from Congress
WASHINGTON — Pressure is building on Congress to pass another economic aid package before the end of the year, and Democratic and Republican leaders said Thursday…
How a top conservative radio host took on Trump, lost his audience and faith, but gained a new perspective
Reporting from MEQUON, Wis. — For nearly 25 years, Charlie Sykes was one of the most powerful and influential voices in Wisconsin.He cheer-led policies that turned…
Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia | Protests News
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.Tens of thousands of people protested across Slovakia amid…
After angering both candidates, here’s what could happen to FBI Director James Comey post-election
Reporting from Washington — In the span of just 10 days, FBI Director James B. Comey managed to irk his current boss, upset two potential future…
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote | Politics News
Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice…
Nuance matters in abortion debate
The idea has taken hold that Americans have become more conservative on abortion. Sarah Palin put this new conventional wisdom to political work in a…
Amid abortion foes’ celebrations, U.S. limits prosecutions for blocking abortion clinics
WASHINGTON — The new Justice Department leadership under President Trump issued an order Friday to curtail prosecutions against people accused of blocking reproductive rights facilities, calling…
Why is Trump releasing the last files on JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations? | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday, announcing that documents related to the assassinations of former US President John F Kennedy…