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With diminished clout, Californians in Congress struggle to counter Trump’s agenda
WASHINGTON — California — the self-proclaimed liberal resistance to President Trump’s policies — has long had an outsize voice in the nation’s politics.But now, with the Republican back in the...
Thousands of Palestinians stream back to northern Gaza as cease-fire with Israel holds
BEIRUT — Almost 16 months after Israel ordered them to flee south, displaced Palestinians began a long-anticipated reverse exodus on Monday, trekking to their homes in northern Gaza as a...
Hit with a toll roads scam text? Here’s what to do
Scammers across the U.S. are targeting drivers with phishing texts that falsely claim unpaid toll fees, exploiting fears of penalties to steal personal information and money. Authorities and consumer...
How California reservoirs’ water levels will change after winter storm
Southern California has faced an exceptionally dry winter thus far, contributing to the wildfires currently raging in the state, but an ongoing winter storm will alleviate some of that...
Joe Biden’s pardon of Black civil rights leader rights “injustice”
Ex-President Joe Biden used his waning hours in office in part to issue a posthumous pardon for Black civil rights icon Marcus Garvey, who family members and advocates argued...
Elon Musk responds to reports Susie Wiles is limiting access to Trump
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has responded to reports that President Donald Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles has limited his access to the president.Following a Friday report in The...
U.S., Colombia back down from trade war, agree to resume deportation flights
WASHINGTON — An impasse between the United States and Colombia over Colombia’s refusal to accept deportation flights ended Monday, following a day in which each side threatened tariffs on the...
Family Valentine’s Dinner Ideas
Valentine’s Day is one of those divisive holidays, isn’t it? Some people love it. Others not so much. What are your thoughts on the holiday? Writing this had me...
Opinion: Trump’s focus on retribution distracts from the nation’s real domestic enemies
It is no secret why President Trump forced out FBI Director Christopher Wray, his first-term pick to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer: Soon after the Jan. 6...
Trump and Biden add to long, strange history of presidential pardons
All it took was a few strokes of the pen for Donald Trump and Joe Biden to add to a long, strange American tradition.The presidential pardon dates back to...
