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Naveen Athrappully
Appeals Court Halts California Social Media Law Protecting Minors
The law required platforms to implement parental controls and restrictions on minors’ access to content, among other measures.
Jan 29, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
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Jill McLaughlin
Magic Johnson Among Leaders of ‘LA Rises’ Effort to Help Fire Victims
The former Laker promises up to $100 million to launch the initiative, which will bring together private sector leaders to support rebuilding.
Jan 29, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Executive Branch
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Jacob Burg
White House Clarifies Pause on Federal Aid, Says Direct Assistance to Individuals Not Affected
‘This is not a blanket pause on federal assistance and grant programs,’ the White House press secretary said.
Jan 28, 2025
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Jacob Burg
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Jan 28
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California
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Jack Phillips
Trump Says Military ‘Turned on the Water’ in California, Although State Disputes It
The president said that he used ‘emergency powers’ to make it happen.
Jan 28, 2025
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Jack Phillips
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Jan 28
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California
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Kimberly Hayek
Newsom Tells Coastal Panel to Stop Contradicting His Orders on Rebuilding
The governor aims to cut red tape for rebuilding as fire-ravaged communities recover, but coastal regulators have issued guidance inconsistent with his orders.
Jan 28, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Jan 28
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Health News
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Jack Phillips
CDC Ordered to Immediately Stop Working With WHO, Memo Says
The decision was made after Trump signed an order indicating the United States would pull out of the global health agency.
Jan 27, 2025
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Jack Phillips
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Jan 27
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US News
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Kristi Noem Confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security
Noem’s confirmation paves the way for her to carry out President Donald Trump’s plan to secure the border.
Jan 25, 2025
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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Jan 25
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California
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Travis Gillmore
What Trump’s Executive Orders Mean for California
State officials are reacting to the president’s new directives on water, border security, and gender, among other things.
Jan 24, 2025
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Travis Gillmore
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Jan 24
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US News
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Jill McLaughlin
Group Launches New Recall Effort to Remove California Governor
The coalition plans to serve Gov. Gavin Newsom with papers this week.
Jan 23, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Jan 23
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Congress
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Jack Phillips
Trump Signals He May Withhold Federal Aid to California Over Water Policies
‘I don’t think we should give California anything until they let water flow down,’ he said.
Jan 23, 2025
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Jack Phillips
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Jan 23
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Courts
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Matthew Vadum
Supreme Court Denies RFK Jr.’s Request to Block California’s Doctor Investigations Over COVID-19 Advice
The Ninth Circuit rejected the injunction request in November 2024 after a federal district court did the same seven months before.
Jan 22, 2025
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Matthew Vadum
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Jan 22
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California
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Travis Gillmore
California’s Attorney General Joins Others in Challenging Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Two cities and 16 states are filing suit against the order that scraps rules granting citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
Jan 22, 2025
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Travis Gillmore
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Jan 22
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Major Banks Offer California Fire Victims Grace Period on Mortgage Payments
With the largest fires’ forward progress stalled, the focus is shifting to recovery efforts and helping the thousands of affected residents.
Jan 21, 2025
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Travis Gillmore
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Jan 21
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Executive Branch
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Naveen Athrappully
Trump Orders Termination of Electric Vehicle Mandate
The 47th president called for increased American consumer choice while eliminating certain initiatives by prior administrations.
Jan 21, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
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Jan 21
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Executive Branch
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Jacob Burg
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T.J. Muscaro
Trump’s Day 1 Executive Orders
Trump began signing a stack of executive orders following his Capitol One Arena speech before issuing more upon reaching the Oval Office.
Jan 21, 2025
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Jacob Burg
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Jan 21
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National Security
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Trump Declares National Emergency at Border, Issues Executive Orders
The executive orders reverse Biden administration policies that critics said attracted some 11 million illegal immigrants into the United States.
Jan 20, 2025
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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Jan 20
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Transition of Power
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Epoch Times Staff
Trump Kicks Off Administration With Jan. 6 Pardons, Sweeping Orders
Trump capped off Day 1 in office with a raft of executive actions, including on the border, energy, economy, and the federal workforce.
Jan 20, 2025
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Jan 20
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US Politics
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Jacob Burg
Trump to Visit California on Friday After Wildfire Devastation
‘It would be better if I went as president,’ Trump said, after considering an earlier visit.
Jan 19, 2025
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Jacob Burg
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Jan 19
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Mixed Opinions from Lawmakers After Newsom Combines Trump and Wildfire Special Sessions
The special session aims to provide funding for lawsuits once Trump takes office while securing $2.5 billion for wildfire recovery efforts.
Jan 18, 2025
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Travis Gillmore
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Jan 18
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Former Oakland Mayor Charged in Alleged Corruption Scheme
Sheng Thao and three codefendants allegedly participated in a pay-to-play scheme that stood to net one company nearly $90 million.
Jan 17, 2025
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Travis Gillmore
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Jan 17
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