A Southern California Roman Catholic bishop told his diocese of roughly one million parishioners this week that they can stay home on Sundays to avoid Mass while concerns about federal …
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Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Biden’s former White House physician is refusing to answer questions as part of the House Republican investigation into Biden’s health in office. Dr. Kevin O’Connor invoked doctor-client privilege and …
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Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from U.S. aid cuts
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDAKAR, Senegal — President Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” at the White House as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. …
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WASHINGTON — Arrests continue to mount in the aggressive federal operation that began more than a month ago to track down and detain undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles, according to Homeland Security …
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L.A., Pasadena, others seek to join lawsuit to stop ‘unconstitutional’ immigration raids
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe city and county of Los Angeles are among the local governments seeking to join a lawsuit calling on the Trump administration to stop “unlawful detentions” during ongoing immigration sweeps …
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the Trump administration to lay off tens of thousands of federal employees and downsize their agencies without seeking the approval of Congress. …
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Contributor: What Congress needs to know about DEI (but doesn’t want to hear)
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a hearing recently about diversity, equity and inclusion. Fewer than five of the 90 minutes were spent talking about …
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Six months after L.A. fires, Newsom calls for federal aid while criticizing the Trump administration
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGov. Gavin Newsom on Monday marked the six-month anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades fires with a call for billions in federal funding to support the state’s wildfire recovery, and …
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Commentary: Trump priorities clear: Derail medical and scientific research, invade MacArthur Park
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe nation’s priorities are now crystal clear. We are adding ICE and Border Patrol agents, activating troops and invading American neighborhoods, including L.A.’s MacArthur Park on Monday morning. Meanwhile, we …
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WASHINGTON — President Trump’s decision to hike tariffs once again on some of America’s largest trading partners rattled markets on Monday, dashing hopes on Wall Street that the White House would cut …