Trump moves to block US entry for foreigners planning to study at Harvard University
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Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
The ban is a repeat of an order of his first istration that led to...
Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America
It would reduce employment at the state-run news organization from over 1,000 people to 81.
Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers
Congress argued that the money could be better spent on troops’ barracks or other...
Federal appeals court rules San Diego’s controversial yoga ban unconstitutional
Court says city officials failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent...
Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
While 24 states have similar laws, the lawsuit was filed in deeply-conservative Texas.
Trump orders investigation into Biden’s actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessor
The order marked a significant escalation in Trump’s targeting of political adversaries.
Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals
He ordered the istration to work toward giving them a way to file those challenges.
Trump promised to welcome more foreign students. Now, they feel targeted on all fronts
Trump's promise never came to .
Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
Economists are raising concerns about inflation data.
Trump’s tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says
The nonpartisan CBO said tariffs would reduce the purchasing power of households overall.
What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump’s tax bill
A government office with 275 employees has found itself caught in a political crossfire.
As trial opens, Mike Lindell’s attorneys say he spread claims about Dominion official because he was ‘triggered’
Defamation case is based on election conspiracy promoted by MyPillow CEO.
Cuts to USAID severed longstanding American for Indigenous people around the world
Without American help, Indigenous people in the Amazon are worried.
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
Kyleigh Thurman ultimate lost part of her reproductive system.
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
The findings are raising political stakes for the GOP’s signature domestic priority.
Iran’s supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn’t reject the idea of a deal
He also insisted that Tehran needed to keep its ability to enrich uranium.
US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
Europe and U.S. officials say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs on...
San Diego hikes ambulance prices again, as city considers bringing service in-house
For five straight years San Diego will have raised transport rates — for a cumulative...
Mexican girl is granted humanitarian parole to continue receiving lifesaving care in US, lawyers say
The treatment the girl receives isn’t available in Mexico.
Federal lawsuit accusing Peter Navarro of using unofficial email dropped
The lawsuit accused Navarro of using at least one “non-official” email .
Trump asks Congress to claw back billions in approved spending targeted by DOGE
Trump’s aides say the funding cuts target programs that promote liberal ideologies.
Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed
Protesters converged near a Mexican restaurant and other Latino-owned businesses.
Musk calls Trump’s big tax break bill a ‘disgusting abomination,’ testing his influence over the GOP
The tech billionaire followed his criticism with a threat aimed at Republicans.
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
The measure was one of the most restrictive bans on social media use by children.
Republicans target Nashville’s mayor for his response to immigration arrests
The presence of ICE agents sent chills through well-known Nashville immigrant neighborhoods.
Trump istration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The guidance was issued to preserve access for extreme cases.
Hegseth orders name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from San Diego-built Navy ship
Milk served as a sailor during the Korean War.
Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says
It follows an executive order from Trump that led to a disruption in medical treatment.
The Trump istration is pushing therapy for transgender youth. What does that look like?
Affirming therapy gives young people space to explore who they are, experts say.
Musk slams Trump’s big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4th deadline
Senators want to make changes to protect Medicaid.
Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ investigation order
Trump accused him of making up stories to sell his book.
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
The push for proof-of-citizenship to to vote hasn’t resulted in many new laws, at...
Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to ‘stop whining’ and get to work
Schwarzenegger has a message for environmentalists who despair at the approach of President Trump’s istration.
San Diego OKs sweeping parking price hikes, from paid Sunday parking to $10-an-hour meters during Padres games
City officials say they're also close to finalizing plans to start charging for parking at...
San Diego County water officials just settled a 15-year-long rate dispute. Here’s what it could mean for you.
A prolonged lawsuit between the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District...
Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers
Pechman's order says the union's lawsuit shows Noem's directive “constitutes impermissible retaliations.”
The Headquarters in downtown San Diego slated to be sold for $34.9 million
The Board of Port Commissioners is set to consider the proposed change in leasehold ownership...
Supreme Court to hear private prison company appeal in suit over immigration detainee $1-a-day wages
The lawsuit claims immigration detainees were forced to work and paid a $1 a day.
Judge blocks istration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans
Venezuelans whose Temporary Protected Status was extended to October 2026 are not affected.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans
It's one in a series emergency appeals arguing federal judges overstepped their authority.
China says US moves on computer chips and student visas ‘seriously violate’ tariffs truce
China threatened unspecified retaliation in the statement issued Monday.
Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots
Lower federal courts ruled the case lacked standing.
RFK Jr. says autism ‘destroys’ families. Here’s what those families want you to know
His stark comments have splintered a community of millions of people.
List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website following criticism
A list of more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears in the Department of...
The EU prepares ‘countermeasures’ if a tariff deal with the US crumbles
Negotiations will continue on Wednesday in Paris.
Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
President Trump faces challenge of convincing even allies that he won’t bury the federal government...
After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin ‘is preparing for more war’
Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a fresh military...
Michael Smolens: California gas prices could be big election issue in 2026
State Sen. Brian Jones, R-Santee, has been a leading critic of high fuel prices and...
With San Diego still failing to manage flammable brush, council want money in the budget
Frustrated the city still hasn't made big changes called for in a 2023 audit, council...
Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech
Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her commencement address.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Trump told her he would not pardon men convicted in kidnapping plot
Trump said he was considering a pardon for Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox.
The Department of Energy axes $3.7 billion in clean energy project grants
The grants were primarily for programs to capture carbon emissions and store them underground.
FACT FOCUS: Trump’s claims about remedial math at Harvard don’t add up
The president falsely claims Harvard offers “remedial mathematics” on topics such as simple addition.
South County prepares to vote as 370K ballots go out in District 1 supervisor race
Voters can mail or drop off their ballots or can vote in person ahead of...
Trump’s education secretary threatens to pull funding from NY over its Native American mascot ban
McMahon described Massapequa’s chiefs mascot as an “incredible” representation of Native American leadership.
PBS suing Trump istration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case
Trump’s order is an “existential threat” to the station, the lawsuit said.
Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart
Investigators actually believe the man may have been framed.
Biden says he’s ‘feeling good’ in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced
Biden said he was already undergoing treatment for cancer.
Trump says China ‘violated’ agreement on trade talks and he’ll stop being ‘nice’
Trump said he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping and 'hopefully we’ll work that...
US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump istration’s sanctuary list
Officials who back Trump’s immigration crackdown questioned how they wound up on the list.
Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with ‘colossal change’
Musk is leaving his position spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency.
San Diegans might vote soon on a sales tax hike to fund transit. What could it pay for?
Such a measure could raise around $250 million a year to erase projected deficits and...
US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles
Elected officials, business executives and other prominent figures received the messages.
Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before
The rise in Latinas serving in state houses follows an important political trend.
Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%
Unionized steelworkers said there is some split opinion in the ranks over Nippon Steel’s acquisition.
CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots
Childhood vaccination rates for COVID-19 are already low.
Leadership shakeups at agency tasked with carrying out Trump’s mass deportations agenda
White House said it wants ICE to make 3,000 arrests each day.
Supreme Court lets Trump strip legal protections from 500,000 people, exposing more to deportation
The justices lifted a lower-court order that kept humanitarian parole protections in place.
Think your return to the office was rough? Musk faces some big challenges
Musk returns to his numerous businesses, each with their own set of issues for the...
Judge wrestles with far-reaching remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google
The DOJ is trying to persuade a federal judge to order a radical shakeup for...
Michael Smolens: Clean energy politics heat up for GOP, but it’s not about climate change
Republican senators seek to reverse cuts in renewable energy tax credits that could hurt their...
Mexican voters will face long ballots and unfamiliar candidates in first ever judicial election
Sunday's unprecedented election stems from judicial reform ed by Congress last year
Trump has long warned of a government ‘deep state.’ Now in power, he’s under pressure to expose it
Trump has continued to stoke dark theories involving his predecessors and other powerful politicians.
Cities in San Diego County included on Trump istration’s ‘sanctuary’ warning list
The county, as well as cities of San Diego, Vista, Santee and Chula Vista were...
Sempra’s Port Arthur LNG facility gets final permit from federal government
After a pause from the Biden istration, the second phase of construction of the liquified...
Trump’s big plans on trade and more run up against laws of political gravity, separation of powers
Trump has advanced an extraordinarily expansive view of executive power.
Elon Musk came to Washington wielding a chain saw. He leaves behind upheaval and unmet expectations
Musk was confident that he could bend Washington to his vision. Now that’s over.
What to know about onetime Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover, whose federal sentence Trump commuted
The 74-year-old received from celebrities like rapper Ye and inspired rap lyrics.
Already numb to tariff twists, US importers see legal decisions as another price of doing business
The new ruling only created more uncertainty and made it harder to budget and plan.
Trump suffered ‘mental anguish’ from disputed CBS News interview with Harris, lawyer says
Even with the effort to dismiss the case, Paramount is engaged in settlement discussions with...
The US academic partnership with China, under strain for years, faces its biggest threat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will 'aggressively' revoke visas for Chinese students.
White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report
The White House will fix errors in the much-anticipated federal government report.
State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff
The proposal includes an even higher reduction of domestic staff than the 15% initially floated...
Trump meets with the Federal Reserve chairman he has repeatedly scorned
They discussed the economy but not interest rates.
Man who blamed exposure to far-right content gets 3 years for threatening election officials
Brockbank asked for a sentence of time served.
California avocado growers say Mexican imports have helped their sales
Avocado consumption has been booming in the United States over the past two decades.
Trump’s push to save coal faces a new hurdle: his own trade war
Trump's own tariffs make more exports an iffy proposition for most U.S. coal.
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump istration ban on foreign students at Harvard
Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security on Friday.
US is leaving open the possibility of a troop drawdown in South Korea
The United States is not ruling out a reduction in forces deployed to South Korea.
What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
The legal challenge to Trump's tariffs is widely expected to end up at the U.S....
$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says
Companies are concerned that clean energy projects will be in jeopardy.
Israel accepts a US proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire and Hamas gives a cool response
Hamas officials said they wanted to study the proposal more closely before giving a formal...
Trump commutes federal life sentence of founding Gangster Disciples kingpin Larry Hoover
President Trump has commuted the federal life sentence for infamous Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover.
Trump istration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
Moderna announced positive interim results from an early-stage trial of a vaccine that targeted bird...
Former Connecticut governor, who resigned amid corruption scandal, pardoned by Trump
John Rowland's promising political career was upended by two federal prison stints.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
The ruling came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority.
Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a whose chairwoman Trump also fired
A group of roughly 80 fired federal employees appealed their terminations.
Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional
Judge Michael Farbiarz declined to release Khalil from a Louisiana jail.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
His announcement adds to the uncertainty for America’s international students.