Feb 20 After California sues over border wall, Trump threatens high-speed rail funds By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press The Trump administration said it plans to claw back $3.5 billion in federal dollars allocated to California's high-speed rail project -- a move Gov. Newsom has branded as "political retribution" for the state's lawsuit against Trump's declaration of a national… Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Trump defends 'absolute right' to declare emergency By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 5:57 News Wrap: Biden eulogizes John Dingell at memorial service In our news wrap Tuesday, the Senate approved a sweeping public lands bill by a huge majority, 92 to 8. The measure would add a million acres of protected wilderness, expand several national parks and create four new national monuments. Continue watching
Feb 12 California governor derails plan for LA-SF high-speed train By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press "Let's be real," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in his first State of the State address. "The current project, as planned, would cost too much and respectfully take too long."… Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 4:24 News Wrap: Iraqi president objects to Trump's comments on monitoring Iran In our Monday news wrap, Iraqi President Barham Salih slammed President Trump for suggesting U.S. troops might stay in Iraq to monitor Iran, saying Iraq had not been consulted about the possibility and that U.S. troops are in Salih’s country… Continue watching
Jan 30 In hearing, judge accuses PG&E of putting profits ahead of wildfire safety By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press A U.S. judge berated Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on Wednesday, accusing the nation's largest utility of enriching shareholders instead of clearing trees that can fall on its power lines and start fires and making "excuses" to avoid turning off… Continue reading
Jan 28 Kamala Harris kicks off 2020 campaign, warns of divisions By Juana Summers, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, standing outside of Oakland's city hall, formally kicked off her campaign for the White House by presenting herself as the leader who can best unite an America that is at an "inflection point" and facing a… Continue reading
Jan 23 Los Angeles teachers go back to school after reaching deal By Christopher Weber, Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press Tens of thousands of Los Angeles teachers returned to work Wednesday after voting to ratify a contract deal between their union and school officials, ending a six-day strike at the nation's second-largest district. Continue reading
Jan 09 Los Angeles teachers strike looms in nation's second-largest school district By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Teachers in Los Angeles are preparing to strike Thursday to demand higher pay and smaller class sizes. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 4:41 News Wrap: U.S., China trade talks resume in Beijing In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. and China began trade talks in Beijing amid rising tensions over tariffs and the arrest of a Chinese tech executive in Canada. The Trump administration has said it will impose new tariffs if… Continue watching