Michael Smolens: San Diego, California and Trump wrestle over power politics, civics
Some of the state’s high-risk fire areas are in Republican districts, including those represented by Assemblymember Carl DeMaio of San Diego, state Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones of Santee and Rep ...
Democrat, GOP lawmakers push pay for ‘play’ bill that would make radio stations compensate artists for playing their songs
The American Music Fairness Act would compel AM and FM broadcasters to compensate artists, in line with requirements already ...
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Why Trump’s conditions on LA fire aid put California Republicans in a tough spot
Do they fight for unconditional fight for wildfire victims in their home state? Or fall in line behind President Trump?
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Republican Congressman Whose District Is on Fire Tells Trump He Wants Conditions on Disaster Relief
President Donald Trump visited Southern California on Friday to tour the damage done by the ongoing wildfires in the state, ...
Donald Trump Snubs Gavin Newsom In Schedule For L.A. Visit To Survey Wildfire Damage; POTUS Says He Wants Voter ID As Condition For Disaster Aid - Update
Donald Trump departed the White House on Friday for his first trip since his inauguration, with an itinerary that includes a ...
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Trump Is Threatening to Hold Wildfire Aid Hostage. Can He Really Do That?
During the heat of the presidential campaign in September, then-candidate Donald Trump made an extraordinary threat. He vowed ...
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Trump has threatened to withhold disaster aid for the L.A. fires. But could he actually do it?
It will be hard for the president to revoke FEMA funding. But a GOP-led Congress could slow ... Even some California ...
Immigrant rights advocates prepare to fight Trump's immigration orders
Immigrants rights groups are already contesting President Trump's sweeping executive orders aimed at combating illegal ...