For years at CNN, Don Lemon had been a thorn in the side of President Trump, frequently taking him to task during his first term over his comments about immigrants …
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Homeland Security ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLuis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop …
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a pick likely to result in sharp …
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L.A. County pauses some payouts amid sex abuse settlement investigations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLos Angeles County will halt some payments from its $4-billion sex abuse settlement, leaving many plaintiffs on edge as prosecutors ramp up an investigation into allegations of fraud. L.A. County …
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California Democrats help lead fight vs. Trump immigration crackdown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia Democrats have assumed leading roles in their party’s counter-offensive to the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown — seizing on a growing sense, shared by some Republicans, that the campaign …
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Man who squirted vinegar on Omar charged with assault and intimidation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMINNEAPOLIS — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday. …
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San José Mayor Matt Mahan is running for California governor
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSan José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor Thursday, pitching himself as a pragmatic Democrat who would prioritize state residents’ quality of life over the principled …
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Corruption case against Curren Price can move to trial, judge rules
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA Los Angeles County judge ruled Wednesday that a corruption case against L.A. City Councilman Curren Price can move forward to trial, ensuring the misconduct scandal will hang over the …
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Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio left the door open Wednesday to future U.S. military action in Venezuela, telling lawmakers that while the Trump administration does not anticipate further escalation, the …
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Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Democratic senators are narrowing a list of demands for changes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a partial government shutdown looming by week’s end, hoping to pressure Republicans and …