Camarillo — Ever since federal immigration agents raided one of the largest licensed cannabis operators in the state this month, the phones of cannabis industry insiders have been blazing with messages of …
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Chicago ‘sanctuary’ laws
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCHICAGO — A judge in Illinois dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Friday that sought to disrupt limits Chicago imposes on cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police. The lawsuit, filed in …
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In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Despite the sun bearing down on him and the sweat beading across his face, President Trump still lingered with reporters lined up outside the White House on Friday. He was …
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Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOCHOPEE, Fla. — Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as ” Alligator Alcatraz ″ began in the past few days, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday. The flights operated …
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Contributor: Cane sugar Coke? Bringing back the Redskins? Trump’s little gripes serve a larger purpose
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWith the Jeffrey Epstein controversy still dogging him, President Trump has embraced his favorite distraction: the culture wars. It began when he announced that Coca-Cola was switching to cane sugar …
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Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building renovations as president visits site
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump publicly scorned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday for the cost of an extensive building renovation as the two officials toured the unfinished project. Trump said the …
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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following protracted political tug-of-war
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDavid Ellison stepped within reach of his hard-fought prize, Paramount Global, after winning regulators’ blessing for his Skydance Media’s $8-billion takeover of the storied media company. President Trump-appointed Federal Communications …
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CBS News names veteran producer Tanya Simon to lead ‘60 Minutes’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhile “60 Minutes” will soon have a new owner, the CBS newsmagazine’s next executive producer is coming from inside the family. Tanya Simon, a 25-year veteran of the program, will …
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Trump is undermining his own ‘action plan’ for AI, experts say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — President Trump revealed an “action plan” for artificial intelligence on Wednesday ostensibly designed to bolster the United States in its race against China for AI superiority. But experts in the …
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Group launches bid to repeal L.A.’s $800-million business tax
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA group of business leaders submitted paperwork on Wednesday for a ballot measure that would repeal Los Angeles’ gross receipts tax, delivering some financial relief to local employers but also …