U.S. Treasury Department targets timeshare fraud by Mexican cartel
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned four Mexican nationals and 12 companies in Mexico linked to a "brutally violent" cartel…
California braces for Trump National Guard deployments
President Trump’s decision to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington has California officials on high alert, with some worrying that he intends to…
Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report | Donald Trump News
A key annual United States government report on global human rights abuses has drastically shifted focus, with references removed to abuses based on sexual orientation,…
‘Bring it on, Gavin,’ White House says to Newsom on threat to sue over UCLA cuts
WASHINGTON — As Gov. Gavin Newsom and the University of California consider whether to sue the Trump administration to restore more than half a billion dollars in…
Will Trump’s war on DEI make it harder for LAPD to woo black recruits?
Convincing young Black people to become cops long been a tough sell at summer job fairs. But in recent months the pool of recruits at…
Trump’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan visited Capitol Hill just weeks after Inauguration Day, with other administration officials and a singular message: They needed money…
Commentary: From Wild West days to 2025, he safeguards L.A County Sheriff’s Department history
When an explosion killed three L.A. County sheriff’s deputies last month, Mike Fratantoni thought about 1857.A horse thief named Juan Flores broke out of San…
Justice Department subpoenas NY Attorney General Letitia James in criminal probe
Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James' office in a criminal investigation. Two grand jury…
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift limits on ICE patrols
The Trump administration petitioned the Supreme Court to free up its mass deportation efforts across Southern California Thursday, seeking to lift a ban on “roving…
No charges for L.A. County deputy who shot man in back in 2021
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who shot a man in the back in 2021 will not face criminal charges, according to records made public…
Justice Department publishes list of 35 ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions
Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has published a list of 35 so-called sanctuary jurisdictions as it plans to sue them amid the Trump…
L.A. agrees to pay $500,000 to reporters arrested at 2021 protest
The city of Los Angeles has tentatively agreed to pay $500,000 to two Knock LA journalists who claim their constitutional rights were violated when police…
Justice Department ends 44-year consent decree on civil service exams
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Justice Department announced Monday its Civil Rights Division would end a decades-old consent decree, which banned the federal government from…
State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S.
WASHINGTON — The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States,…
Contributor: The White House intends to slash the education safety net
Donald Trump has it in for public education.Don’t be fooled by last week’s release of DOE billions for the coming school year. Education Secretary Linda…
A dozen Democrats sue ICE for preventing detention center oversight visits
WASHINGTON — A dozen Democratic House members — including four from California — sued the Trump administration Wednesday after lawmakers were repeatedly denied access to immigrant detention…
State Department increases reward for info on al-Qaeda leader to $10M
The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information identifying or locating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader Sa-ad Bin Atef al-Awlaki. Image…
Justice Department files misconduct complaint against federal judge handling deportation case
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious…
L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations
It was just past 12:30 a.m. on June 9 when Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a home in…
US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt | Weapons News
The package includes radar systems, hundreds of missiles and logistical and engineering support from US personnel.The US State Department has approved the potential sale of…