Lesotho’s textile factories face closures despite U.S. tariff cut
MASERU, Lesotho — The southern African nation of Lesotho has had its U.S. export tariff reduced from a threatened 50% to 15%, but its crucial textile industry…
After nearly 60 years, Corp. for Public Broadcasting shuts down
The Corp. for Public Broadcasting said Friday it was shutting down, about one week after President Trump signed legislation stripping its funding.The group, which administers…
Trump orders U.S. nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev
WASHINGTON — In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he’s ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based on the highly provocative statements”…
Switzerland, the land of luxury brands, could see prices skyrocket from Trump’s 39% tariffs
Prices for the eponymous Swiss watches, Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese could skyrocket in a week as a result of President Trump’s trade war.Switzerland, home…
California, other states sue Trump over order threatening gender-affirming care providers
California and a coalition of other liberal-led states sued the Trump administration Friday over efforts to end gender-affirming care for transgender, intersex and nonbinary children…
U.S. envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — President Trump’s Mideast envoy on Friday visited a food distribution site in the Gaza Strip operated by an Israeli-backed American contractor…
It’s Week 4 of Trump’s presidency. We’re keeping track of the major events
President Trump’s fourth week in office got off to a rough start with the resignation of his national security advisor. Michael Flynn resigned late Monday…
Would Democrats run Kamala Harris — or any woman — in 2028?
Kamala Harris does not want to be governor of California, which has a whole lot of contenders (and some voters) doing a happy dance this…
‘This fire could have been prevented.’ How California utilities fought removal of old power lines
The abandoned power line suspected of igniting the Eaton fire could have been removed years ago under a rule proposed by state Public Utilities Commission…
Contributor: The left should stop harping on men. That drives them to Trump
If you’re still looking for someone to blame for Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection, don’t just look at the usual suspects — the MAGA die-hards, the…
Trump freezes $200 million in UCLA science, medical research funding, citing antisemitism allegations
The Trump administration has frozen hundreds of science, medical and other federal grants to UCLA worth nearly $200 million, citing the university’s alleged “discrimination” in…
Kamala Harris tells Stephen Colbert the American system is ‘broken’
In her first interview since losing the election to President Trump and leaving office, former Vice President Kamala Harris told Stephen Colbert on “The Late…
Gov. Newsom seeks to raise $18 billion to shore up state wildfire fund
Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing draft legislation that would add an additional $18 billion to a state fund for wildfire victims that officials have warned…
Marjorie Taylor Greene first house Republican to use G word for Gaza
Skeletal babies. Starving families shot down while waiting in line for food. Images and video of the famine in Gaza are now everywhere, and they’ve…
Newsom provides new details about his plan for redistricting fight with Trump
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’s considering calling a special election on Nov. 4 to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in California…
Trump sends Witkoff and Huckabee to inspect food distribution in Gaza
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, as the…
Run for president? Start a podcast? Tackle AI? Kamala Harris’ options are wide open
Former Vice President Kamala Harris closed a big door when she announced Wednesday that she would not run for California governor. But she left open…
Appellate judges question Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congress
WASHINGTON — Appellate court judges expressed broad skepticism Thursday over President Trump’s legal rationale for his most expansive round of tariffs.Members of the 11-judge panel of the…
Virginia Giuffre’s family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein ‘stole’ her
The family of Virginia Giuffre, who was among Jeffrey Epstein’s most well-known sex trafficking accusers, said that it was shocking to hear President Trump say…
More than 1,000 National Guard troops leaving L.A.
Nearly two months after President Trump took the extraordinary step of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell public unrest over immigration raids,…