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California Representatives Seek to Curb Federal Surveillance Drone Powers
Bill HR 4759 was introduced following reports that the federal government used drones to monitor recent ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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States Must Agree to Use Part of Funds to Arrest Illegal Immigrants to Qualify for Homeland Security Grants: FEMA
The notice stated that grants may be used for state and local agencies to collaborate with federal officials to remove illegal immigrants who pose threat.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
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Some Democrats Absent as National Governors Association Wrestles With Partisanship
Trump administration officials and Mark Cuban were among the speakers at an event that brings together state leaders from different parties.
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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Termination of High-Speed Rail Funding
The state alleges $4 billion in federal grants were cut for political reasons as the project enters the track-laying phase.
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USC Warns of Staff Layoffs Amid $200 Million Deficit
Even prior to the cuts in federal funding, USC had been running at a deficit for several years.
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Trump Admin Cancels Funding for California’s High-Speed Rail Project
A review of the project found it was behind schedule, with a $7 billion funding gap and no capacity to electrify related infrastructure by deadline.
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24 States Sue Trump Administration Over Freezing Funds for After-School and Summer Programs
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island.
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ICE Detains 361 Illegal Immigrants, Finds 14 Minors in Operation at California Marijuana Farms
ICE agents were ‘serving criminal search warrants as part of a criminal investigation involved with child trafficking, child labor,’ border czar Tom Homan said.
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Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Gains as Legal Fight With Feds Continues
The Democratic governor says traffic is down, transit is improving, and business is booming six months into NYC’s first-in-the-nation congestion toll.
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Federal Judge Orders Department of Transportation to Release EV Charger Funding to 14 States
District Judge Tana Lin found that the federal government overstepped its constitutional authority by withholding the funds.
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DOT Won’t Fund Cities That ‘Stand By While Rioters Destroy Transportation Infrastructure’: Secretary
The decision comes after some Los Angeles protestors damaged public property, including sidewalks.
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Trump’s Response to LA Immigration Riots Wins Strong Reader Support: Epoch Poll
The poll shows broad approval of ICE raids, National Guard deployment, and rejection of sanctuary city policies.
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LA Mayor Imposes Curfew; Protests Spread to More Cities
Marines have arrived in LA after Trump authorized an additional 2,000 National Guardsman to be deployed to the city. California sued over the deployment.
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Newsom Formally Requests Removal of National Guard Troops, Dares Homan to Arrest Him
The National Guard was deployed on Sunday amid days of riots and demonstrations over immigration enforcement measures.
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FBI Issues Warning to Agitators Who Assault Police During LA Unrest
The FBI deputy director said that demonstrators should ‘choose wisely’ and that immigration enforcement operations will continue.
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700 Marines, 2,000 More Guardsmen Mobilized in Response to LA Riots
California has sued the Trump administration, alleging the National Guard deployment was unlawful. Trump said it was necessary to ‘address the lawlessness.’
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Shapiro Sues USDA Over Termination of Farm-to-Food Bank Program
The lawsuit challenges a $13 million cut the state claims would have supported 189 Pennsylvania farms and 14 food banks over three years.
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Feds Say California Bullet Train Has ‘No Viable Path,’ Threaten to Pull $4 Billion
A new Department of Transportation report criticizes California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a mismanaged ‘boondoggle.’
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California Representatives Seek to Curb Federal Surveillance Drone Powers
Bill HR 4759 was introduced following reports that the federal government used drones to monitor recent ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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States Must Agree to Use Part of Funds to Arrest Illegal Immigrants to Qualify for Homeland Security Grants: FEMA
The notice stated that grants may be used for state and local agencies to collaborate with federal officials to remove illegal immigrants who pose threat.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
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Some Democrats Absent as National Governors Association Wrestles With Partisanship
Trump administration officials and Mark Cuban were among the speakers at an event that brings together state leaders from different parties.
|
Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Termination of High-Speed Rail Funding
The state alleges $4 billion in federal grants were cut for political reasons as the project enters the track-laying phase.
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USC Warns of Staff Layoffs Amid $200 Million Deficit
Even prior to the cuts in federal funding, USC had been running at a deficit for several years.
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Trump Admin Cancels Funding for California’s High-Speed Rail Project
A review of the project found it was behind schedule, with a $7 billion funding gap and no capacity to electrify related infrastructure by deadline.
|
24 States Sue Trump Administration Over Freezing Funds for After-School and Summer Programs
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island.
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ICE Detains 361 Illegal Immigrants, Finds 14 Minors in Operation at California Marijuana Farms
ICE agents were ‘serving criminal search warrants as part of a criminal investigation involved with child trafficking, child labor,’ border czar Tom Homan said.
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Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Gains as Legal Fight With Feds Continues
The Democratic governor says traffic is down, transit is improving, and business is booming six months into NYC’s first-in-the-nation congestion toll.
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Federal Judge Orders Department of Transportation to Release EV Charger Funding to 14 States
District Judge Tana Lin found that the federal government overstepped its constitutional authority by withholding the funds.
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DOT Won’t Fund Cities That ‘Stand By While Rioters Destroy Transportation Infrastructure’: Secretary
The decision comes after some Los Angeles protestors damaged public property, including sidewalks.
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Trump’s Response to LA Immigration Riots Wins Strong Reader Support: Epoch Poll
The poll shows broad approval of ICE raids, National Guard deployment, and rejection of sanctuary city policies.
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LA Mayor Imposes Curfew; Protests Spread to More Cities
Marines have arrived in LA after Trump authorized an additional 2,000 National Guardsman to be deployed to the city. California sued over the deployment.
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Newsom Formally Requests Removal of National Guard Troops, Dares Homan to Arrest Him
The National Guard was deployed on Sunday amid days of riots and demonstrations over immigration enforcement measures.
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FBI Issues Warning to Agitators Who Assault Police During LA Unrest
The FBI deputy director said that demonstrators should ‘choose wisely’ and that immigration enforcement operations will continue.
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700 Marines, 2,000 More Guardsmen Mobilized in Response to LA Riots
California has sued the Trump administration, alleging the National Guard deployment was unlawful. Trump said it was necessary to ‘address the lawlessness.’
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Shapiro Sues USDA Over Termination of Farm-to-Food Bank Program
The lawsuit challenges a $13 million cut the state claims would have supported 189 Pennsylvania farms and 14 food banks over three years.
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Feds Say California Bullet Train Has ‘No Viable Path,’ Threaten to Pull $4 Billion
A new Department of Transportation report criticizes California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a mismanaged ‘boondoggle.’
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