News Analysis: ‘Disrupt, break, defund’: Trump’s imperial first 100 days
WASHINGTON — In every government building and federal courthouse, in the offices of boutique nonprofits and the world’s largest law firms, in high schools and cancer wards,…
California has sued Trump 15 times in his first 100 days. Where do those cases stand?
At a hearing in Boston in March, U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun asked attorneys for a coalition of states what they stood to lose…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris slated to deliver a pointed critique of Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to offer a pointed critique of President Trump and his policies on Wednesday in her first major speech since…
Judge blocks Trump from nixing federal workers’ collective bargaining rights
WASHINGTON — A federal judge Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for…
’60 Minutes’ one of TV news’ best brands. Can it withstand Trump pressure?
For nearly six decades, there have been few media institutions as durable and respected as the CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes.”Even as traditional appointment TV viewing…
What happens if Trump doesn’t obey court orders? U.S. marshals in spotlight
WASHINGTON — As a couple of key court cases against President Trump’s executive actions intensify, questions of how and whether the White House will follow judges’ orders…
Ad campaign will target Trump allies for looming Medicaid cuts
With the Trump administration slashing budgets and threatening to revoke tax-exempt status for nonprofits, some Southern California social justice organizations have gone into a defensive…
Trump reversals on Fed chair, China tariffs send markets higher
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is looking for an off-ramp from the trade war it started with China earlier this month, calling its tariffs on Chinese goods…
At packed town hall, Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff warns of a ‘constitutional crisis’
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Trump administration’s controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has sent the United States hurtling into a constitutional crisis, U.S. Sen. Adam…
‘It is time for you to leave’: DHS mistakenly notifies U.S. citizens
WASHINGTON — One night this month, Los Angeles immigration attorney Harriet Steele opened her email to a notice from the Department of Homeland Security. “It is time…
Judge castigates White House for ‘bad faith’ in Abrego Garcia case
A federal judge said Tuesday that the Trump administration is ignoring court orders, obstructing the legal process and acting in “bad faith” by refusing to…
U.S. Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the…
Column: Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a criminal? Great question
Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia a good person? I don’t know.In 2021 his wife petitioned for, and received, an order of protection against him after she…
Judge temporarily blocks New York mayor from allowing ICE on Rikers Island jail
NEW YORK — A New York judge has ordered city officials to temporarily halt a plan allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail…
Southeast Asians are being detained, deported at routine ICE check-ins
A growing number of Southeast Asian immigrants in Los Angeles and Orange counties whose deportation orders have been on indefinite hold for years are being…
Harvard sues after White House freezes more than $2 billion in grants
BOSTON — Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution…
How DOGE mediator layoffs hurt Southern California workers, employers
In late March, Isael Hermosillo received an ominous message from his supervisor around 7 a.m. ordering him to cancel all his meetings scheduled that day.Hermosillo…
Alito’s dissent in deportation case says Supreme Court rushed to block Trump
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court acted “literally in the middle of the night” and without sufficient explanation in blocking the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held…
Kansas City has long been a federal hub. The pain from Trump’s cuts is everywhere
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees…
Vatican notes ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants, prisoners in meeting with Vance
VATICAN CITY — Vice President JD Vance met Saturday with the Vatican’s No. 2 official amid tensions over the U.S. crackdown on migrants, with the Holy See…