NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, speaking just before the first anniversary of a catastrophic crash that claimed 67 lives outside Washington, D.C., said “people are raising red flags” about Burbank Airport. …
Suspected L.A. copper wire thief goes into a manhole and refuses to come out
An alleged copper wire thief evaded police for nearly four hours by hiding in a manhole in Chatsworth. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
After Minneapolis shootings, California advances a bill allowing lawsuits against federal agents
The California Senate advanced legislation that would allow Californians to sue federal immigration agents over constitutional violations such as excessive force and unlawful searches. Read full story Author: Dakota Smith
Trump signs executive order to ‘preempt’ permitting process for fire-destroyed homes in L.A.
Instead of going through the usual regulatory process, residents using federal emergency funds to rebuild would have to certify compliance with local standards. Read full story Author: Noah Goldberg
L.A. council puts off yet another attempt to rewrite the city’s ‘mansion tax’
Councilmember Nithya Raman backed a plan to ask voters to rewrite Measure ULA, saying it’s holding back housing production. The council asked for more review instead. Read full story Author: …
D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, As Noem Claimed
An initial report from an internal agency watchdog says the Minneapolis man was shot by law enforcement after resisting arrest, but makes no mention of the allegations leveled by a …
Trump Suggests He Will ‘De-Escalate’ in Minneapolis, Without Offering Details
President Trump continued to put the blame on Alex Pretti for legally carrying a weapon with a permit, saying, “You can’t walk in with guns.” Go to Source Author: Aishvarya …
Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE in Minnesota
An image of the boy, wearing a Spider-Man backpack as he was detained by federal agents, became a symbol of the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Go to Source Author: Nicholas …
One Person Is Wounded in Shooting Involving U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona
The man, Patrick Gary Schlegel, was in custody and expected to be charged after shooting at a federal helicopter, the authorities said. The shooting is under investigation. Go to Source …
Democrats Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Minneapolis Shooting
Following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, a drive to impeach the homeland security secretary has drawn dozens more Democratic supporters, including the party’s top three leaders. Go to Source Author: …
Texas Moves to Curtail H-1B Visas
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would investigate public agencies and universities that employ those with H-1B visas, a program the Trump administration has also targeted. Go to Source Author: …
Judge Revives Wind Farm That Trump Halted Off Martha’s Vineyard
The project, known as Vineyard Wind, was already 95 percent complete when the Trump administration ordered construction to stop. Go to Source Author: Maxine Joselow https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Photo Shows ICE Agents Deploying at Minneapolis Protest After Alex Pretti Shooting
Violence in Minneapolis in the Wake of Alex Pretti’s Killing Go to Source Author: David Guttenfelder and Thomas Gibbons-Neff https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia Warns Immigration Will Cost G.O.P. the Midterms
State Senator Ileana Garcia, who is Cuban American, said the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis was “abhorrent.” Go to Source Author: Patricia Mazzei https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
The new census estimates reflect President Trump’s anti-immigration policies. South Carolina is the nation’s fastest-growing state, while Florida’s growth declined. Go to Source Author: Jeff Adelson and Sabrina Tavernise https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
On Immigration, the G.O.P. Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense
Since President Trump’s rise, the issue has been a strength for the party. But now, after the chaos in Minnesota, Democrats see an opening and some Republicans worry that Mr. …
Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Court Over Potential Contempt
In a brief ruling, the Minnesota judge wrote that the unusual order was necessary because “the extent of ICE’s violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary.” Go to Source Author: …
Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On
Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay. “I cannot make everybody happy,” its conductor said. Go to Source Author: Adam Nagourney https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Andrea Lucas, EEOC Chair, Recasts Workplace Discrimination in Trump’s Image
Andrea Lucas, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has said she wants to undo years of what she describes as activist excess around labor law. Go to Source …
Trump Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging
A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right. …