Newsom's proposed Medi-Cal freeze for undocumented immigrants sparks outrage

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday formally that requested President Trump's administration withdraw the National Guard from Los Angeles County, where troops are responding to immigration raid protests. Why it matters: Trump in a Saturday memorandum that authorized the action in response to the LA unrest cited a rarely...

California's high-speed rail project was billed as the future of transportation, but with President Trump moving to pull $4 billion in federal funds, its future remains precarious. Why it matters: The system was initially slated for completion in 2020. But because of funding challenges and other delays, construction has not started beyond the 171-mile segment in the Central Valley, which would connect San Francisco to Los Angeles and Anaheim. Driving the news: In a compliance review released this week, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) called the project a "story of broken promises." Citing missed deadlines, costly change orders and the "lack of a credible plan" to close the $7 billion funding gap needed for the Central Valley segment, the FRA said it sees "no viable path" to a completed system. The California High Speed Rail Authority (CHRSA) has 37 days to respond to the review before the FRA moves to withdraw federal grants. The other side: The CHSRA said in a statement that it "strongly disagrees with the FRA's conclusions, which are misguided and do not reflect the substantial progress made." It plans to "fully address and correct the record in our formal response." What they're saying: While state Sen.

PARAMOUNT, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops over the governor’s objections to Los Angeles where protests Saturday led to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators.

Top Treasury officials are privately explaining to GOP senators that Section 899 of the House-passed budget bill is already forcing foreign countries to the negotiating table, according to administration officials. Why it matters: Critics are calling the provision a "revenge tax." But the Trump administration sees Section 899 as an important tool — like tariffs — to help negotiate better deals for American multinational corporations. While Trump officials are signaling to senators a willingness to make changes to the provision, they are also making the case for why it should stay in Trump's "one, big beautiful bill," officials said. Some Republican senators, including Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), have expressed reservations about the provision. Zoom out: On his first day in office, Trump promised to undo the Biden administration's plan to impose a global minimum corporate tax. He signed an executive order that it "has no force or effect." Section 899 is an attempt to give the White House more power to negotiate with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, a collection of 38 market-based economies, which has also been critical of Trump's trade policies. While the original outline of the global minimum tax rates was included in President Biden's

To honor the end of Elon Musk's "incredible" government service, President Trump presented his friend, adviser and billionaire benefactor with a golden key to the White House. Six days later, Musk lit the place on fire. Why it matters: The most powerful civilian ever has effectively declared war on the...

The Denver Department of Human Services this week took seven children from a homeless couple that were living out of their van. Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND, shared the story last month of Rehema Cranmer, her partner and their seven children. HAND explained in a statement that the family had to “play Tetris” to fit into the van. People read the article and donated to a fund to buy Cranmer’s family a new van, which they recently acquired, according to HAND.

This story appears as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the Bangor Daily News, a partnership to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine. Read more about the partnership.

On May 10, Rümeysa Öztürk, a PhD student from Tufts, successfully managed to gain bail and transfer out of ICE holdings in Louisiana. The legal maneuver that saved her from gulag-like conditions was a timely filing of the habeas corpus petition when she was first held in Vermont for a day after her detention by masked ICE agents near her home.

Gather ‘round, friends, because it’s time… once again… for America’s favorite ongoing disaster series: “Florida Man!”. Today’s episode? Oh, it’s a masterpiece. A real Shakespearean tragedy… if Shakespeare had been raised on meth, gator jerky, and Monster Energy.

Cash from Elon Musk's companies has prompted finger-pointing in Democratic primaries, with candidates targeting donations their opponents received in some cases years before Musk's full embrace of the MAGA movement. Why it matters: It has turned into a de facto purity test, with Democratic candidates in New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois...

Florida — the land of sunshine, sinkholes, and spontaneous street brawls behind discount stores. Today’s tale of ridiculous escalation comes courtesy of Pine Hills, where an Orange County deputy walked up to a guy acting “suspiciously” behind a Save Discount. Which, to be fair, is already suspicious behavior — nothing good has ever happened behind a Save Discount.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.

About 45% of Texans who are U.S. citizens don't have a valid passport as of 2024, per estimates from the think tank Center for American Progress. Why it matters: A valid passport is one of the few forms of accepted identification for international travel — and it's also required for domestic air travel if you don't have a Real ID.

A panel of judges from a U.S. federal appeals court on Friday said parts of the White House's ban on the Associated Press could remain, dealing a devastating blow to the AP. Why it matters: Press freedom advocates are closely watching the AP's case for any precedents it could set around free speech protections for journalists.

With ramped-up immigration crackdowns and deportations since January, what rights do Americans have to help undocumented immigrants?. The major federal law codifying U.S. provisions concerning this — the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (INA) — prohibits harboring unauthorized immigrants, but there is no nationwide, Supreme Court consensus as to what harboring means.

Kamala Harris is set to undergo a public image makeover with an upcoming CNN interview featuring Dana Bash on August 29, 2024. Judge Jeanine highlighted skepticism surrounding the interview, predicting it will be more of a flattering puff piece rather than a substantive discussion.

Republicans are increasingly worried that budget cuts by Elon Musk's DOGE could cost them dearly in November's vote for Virginia governor — an early electoral test of President Trump's policies. Why it matters: Virginia has one of the highest percentages of federal employees in the country — of the...

Tom Homan, former Acting Director of ICE, expressed strong doubts about Kamala Harris’ commitment to border security in a recent interview with Judge Jeanine on The Ingraham Angle.

Deel and Rippling are scheduled for a California court hearing in September, to begin hashing out their dueling charges of corporate espionage. Until then, it seems the HR software unicorns plan to keep escalating. The latest: Rippling yesterday filed an amended complaint against Deel, which includes claims that Deel also...

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Pride in the CLE will look to build on a record-breaking 2024 when the annual festival returns Saturday. Why it matters: The event comes as the Trump administration repeals diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, which has contributed to an increasingly hostile climate for LGBTQ+ communities around the country. State of...

Data: No Kings ; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios Protestors are taking to the streets and community hubs nationwide on June 14 in what organizers expect will be the largest single-day anti-President Trump rally since the start of the administration. Why it matters: The widespread movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion dollar military parade in D.C. "No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," organizers wrote. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism." More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups are partnering to organize the No Kings events. What they're saying: "Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," the No Kings website said. "A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else." By the numbers: Millions of people are estimated to protest in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states and commonwealths, organizers said. Context: Trump proposed a military parade on his 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. The Army predicts it will spend $25 to $45 million on the plan, an estimate that doesn't include Secret Service or

Shortly after President Trump unexpectedly withdrew Elon Musk 's pick to lead NASA last weekend, one name quickly surfaced as a major force behind the surprise decision: top White House aide Sergio Gor. Why it matters: Trump acknowledged Thursday that canceling Jared Isaacman 's NASA nomination had "upset" Musk, who's close to Isaacman. It was a factor, among many , that led to Thursday's shocking falling out between the president and his one-time "First Buddy," the world's richest person. Musk spent the afternoon flaming Trump on X . It left presidential advisers stunned — and some of them angry at Gor, whose tense relationship with Musk was a backdrop to the controversy. Senate Republicans also blamed Gor for helping undermine the NASA nomination to settle a score with Musk, who had been critical of Gor's management of the White House personnel office. Gor declined to comment. But one senior White House official called Axios on Gor's behalf to praise his "brilliance, hard work and dedication." Zoom in: Gor is one of the most influential Trump advisers in the White House, and co-founded Winning Team Publishing with Donald Trump Jr. The imprint publishes books by Trump and his allies, and put

Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) posted — then quickly deleted — that a Sikh should have "never been allowed" to lead the House of Representatives' daily prayer on Friday after initially incorrectly calling the man a Muslim. Why it matters: This is not the first time Miller has fallen into hot water for inflammatory remarks. Shortly before she took office in 2021, she made headlines for saying "Hitler was right about one thing." After Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, Miller called the decision a "historic victory for white life," which her office later said was based on a misreading of her prepared remarks. A Miller spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. What happened: Giani Singh, a Sikh Granthi from southern New Jersey, delivered the House's morning prayer on Friday. Miller responded later in the morning by incorrectly identifying Singh as a Muslim, saying it was "deeply troubling that a Muslim was allowed to lead prayer in the House of Representatives this morning." "This should have never been allowed to happen. America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth, not drift further from it. May God have mercy,"

There’s no doubt that bloated government bureaucracies need pruning—like an overgrown forest choking off light and life beneath. Universities, too, have often lost their way, nurturing ideological extremes and tolerating open defiance of civil norms. Harvard and other elite institutions have enabled left-wing extremism, including support for Hamas and a disturbing rise in antisemitism. Free speech has suffered, and accountability has waned. These institutions must be held to U.S. laws and ethical standards.

A judge has rejected efforts by former Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife Glenna Bevin to keep their divorce settlement confidential, ruling in favor of their adopted son Jonah Bevin, 18, who had asked it be public.

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain disruptions and new U.S. tariffs are already affecting shipments.

Storm Prediction Center Raises Risk Levels to Moderate Risk For Arkansas North Texas Oklahoma Missouri & Kansas Along With Elevated Tornado & Large Hail Risk Monday May 19, 2025.

On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) banning birthright citizenship. This directive will impact children born to undocumented parents, and kids born to parents in the US on temporary visas, such as H-1B workers.