Resnicks’ Wonderful shutters farm the UFW sought to unionize
One of California’s largest agricultural employers plans to close a Central Valley grape nursery by the end of the year after laying off hundreds of…
Schools to open with unprecedented protections for children and their parents amid ICE raids
Los Angeles public schools are opening Thursday for the new academic year confronting an intense and historically unique moment: They will be operating in opposition…
What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit? | Russia-Ukraine war News
European leaders are scrambling to convince United States President Donald Trump to use his upcoming summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to amplify pressure…
State Senate Race May Boil Down to Style
It may come down to a matter of style in the race between Assemblymen Scott Wildman and Jack Scott, who are vying for the Democratic…
Senate Police Seize Packwood for Quorum Call
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bob Packwood (R-Ore.) was seized by Senate police in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and carried into the Senate to answer a quorum…
One of California’s best-known Republicans is backing Democrat Loretta Sanchez for Senate. Here’s why
Reporting from Oceanside — Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is supporting his colleague Rep. Loretta Sanchez in this fall’s Senate race, a contest that pits two Democrats against…
Pence’s Indiana hometown built by very different Republican
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The welcome sign on State Road 46 promises “Unexpected” and “Unforgettable.” It stands above an outsize tribute to NASCAR champion Tony Stewart, with 10…
6 times when presidents besides Trump weighed in on court rulings
Reporting from Washington — President Trump’s effort Wednesday to influence the federal appeals judges who are considering whether to reinstate his restrictions on entry into the U.S.…
Buy-now-pay-later apps target young, debt-laden consumers
WASHINGTON — Alana Voechting, a 27-year-old nursing student, had never heard of Klarna when she noticed its bright pink logo while checking out at Sephora.com with $165…
Trial in National Guard lawsuit tests limits on Trump’s authority
Minutes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth trumpeted plans to “flood” Washington with National Guard members, a senior U.S. military official took the stand in federal…
US judge orders conditions be improved in New York immigration facility | Migration News
A United States federal judge has ordered immigration authorities to improve conditions at a New York City facility following reports of overcrowding, inadequate food and…
Trump’s unusual deal with Nvidia and AMD sparks concerns, legal questions
President Trump struck an unusual deal with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices that allows the companies to sell certain chips to China in exchange for…
D.C. mayor calls for statehood as National Guard troops arrive in city
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Tuesday her district should become a state as National Guard troops arrived in the capital.…
L.A. City Councilman Curren Price to face new charges, sources say
L.A. County prosecutors plan to file additional corruption charges this week against City Councilman Curren Price, who is already facing multiple counts of grand theft…
Trump administration wants review of Smithsonian exhibits, materials
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The White House has ordered a sweeping review of the Smithsonian's exhibitions and materials as part of President Donald Trump's efforts…
US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested | Armed Groups News
The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.The United States has sanctioned an armed group accused of…
A Bush strategist blazes his own trail
WIMBERLY, TEXAS — Matthew Dowd knows sorrow and loss. He has been divorced twice. A daughter died two months after she was born. And then there is…
‘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…
BLS nominee E.J. Antoni suggests suspending monthly jobs reports
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner nominee E.J. Antoni has suggested suspending monthly jobs reports in favor of more accurate quarterly reports.…
Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties | Politics News
President Javier Milei of Argentina has proposed a new $1m initiative to strengthen relations between Latin America and Israel, ahead of an anticipated visit from…