WASHINGTON — A federal judge did not have the authority to order the Trump administration to broker the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. to a …
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Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges. The U.S. …
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Contributor: The Statue of Liberty was a welcome sign. Now the U.S. vibe is ‘stay out’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA little over a year ago, while trying to secure votes to pass a $1.2-trillion spending package, House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told the fiscal conservative members of his party …
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Supreme Court OKs Trump cuts to teacher training grants in California
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled for the Trump administration on Friday and lifted a judge’s order that had blocked the canceling of $148 million in grants for recruiting and training new …
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Palmdale lieutenant to challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in 2026 primary
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA lieutenant at the Palmdale station announced this week that he will challenge Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna in the primary election, becoming the first opposition candidate in a …
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WASHINGTON — A second day of market devastation shook Washington on Friday, prompting a small but influential group of Republican senators to partner with Democrats in a nascent effort to wrest back …
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At Leisure World, they’re up in arms, crying ‘hands off’ Social Security
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMemo to President Trump and Elon Musk: If you keep messing with Social Security, Seal Beach Leisure World is coming for you. Members of two groups, Seniors for Peace and …
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Contributor: We do need some tariffs, applied strategically and predictably
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhenever the subject of trade comes up, many right-leaning free traders and left-leaning neoliberals alike trot out the same talking point: “The economists all agree tariffs are terrible!” And perhaps …
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In O.C., ex-Vice President Harris says she’ll stay politically active
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn a rare appearance after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President and potential gubernatorial candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday decried the rollback of fundamental rights under President …
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U.S. bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, the …