Trump backs Arizona copper mine as Apache win lifeline in court
President Trump this week threw his full support behind a massive project to turn a sacred Apache site outside Phoenix into one of the world’s largest copper mines, meeting with…
Erik Menendez to remain in prison after decision by California Parole Board
SACRAMENTO — Erik Menendez will not be released, the California Parole Board decided in a highly anticipated and lengthy hearing Thursday, curtailing for now the contentious push by he and…
City officials want to fund immigration defense. The budget crisis makes it hard
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Noah Goldberg, with assists from Julia Wick, Seema Mehta and David Zahniser, giving you the…
At least Newsom is doing something to fight Trump and the GOP
Aug. 21, 2025 5 AM PT To the editor: I’m sure that I could not be a more generic or less important voice or voter. And count me in for…
Lil Nas X hospitalized for possible overdose, arrested
Grammy winner Lil Nas X’s stroll through Studio City early Thursday morning ended in his hospitalization and his arrest on suspicion of charging at a police officer. The 26-year-old musician,…
Supreme Court says Trump may cancel DEI-related health research grants
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court said Thursday the Trump administration may cancel hundreds of health research grants that involve diversity, equity and inclusion or gender identity. The justices granted…
Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What…
Trump administration cancels sex ed funding for California over ‘radical gender ideology’
The Trump administration has canceled a sexual education grant to California worth about $12.3 million on the grounds that it included “radical gender ideology” after state officials refused to revise…
16 fall TV shows to watch: ‘Task,’ ‘Black Rabbit,’ ‘DMV’ and more
This fall, there are more than a few mysteries to be uncovered, whether it’s by a group of retired amateur sleuths, an FBI task force, a group of children living…
Hiltzik: The perils of government stock ownership
Back in 1935, the drafters of Social Security told Congress of their plans to build up a government pension reserve that would reach $47 billion. The number shocked lawmakers. It…