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Thousands of refugees are now stranded around the globe.

Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the US

January 22, 2025 at 8:42 a.m.

Thousands of refugees are now stranded around the globe.

Donald Trump made a symbolic mark on the future of artificial intelligence by repealing Joe Biden’s guardrails

Trump rescinds Biden’s executive order on AI safety in attempt to diverge from his predecessor

January 22, 2025 at 8:19 a.m.

Donald Trump made a symbolic mark on the future of artificial intelligence by repealing Joe...

Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop.

A poll finds many U.S. adults support the idea of beefing up security at the southern border

January 22, 2025 at 8:42 a.m.

A poll finds many U.S. adults support the idea of beefing up security at the...

The Trump administration took down the Spanish version of the official White House website

Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media

January 22, 2025 at 9:22 a.m.

The Trump administration took down the Spanish version of the official White House website

Republicans in statehouses are emboldened push a new wave of bills to restrict transgender rights

GOP-led states are emboldened to keep rolling back trans rights. Democrats struggle with a response

January 22, 2025 at 8:35 a.m.

Republicans in statehouses are emboldened push a new wave of bills to restrict transgender rights

Republican efforts to exclude people in the U.S. illegally from numbers used to divvy up congressional seats among states have begun.

Republicans renew efforts to limit people in US illegally from census count

January 22, 2025 at 8:19 a.m.

Republican efforts to exclude people in the U.S. illegally from numbers used to divvy up...

The length of Trump’s inauguration coverage may have hurt him in bragging rights.

Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013

January 22, 2025 at 8:14 a.m.

The length of Trump’s inauguration coverage may have hurt him in bragging rights.

After the San Diego County Board of Supervisors tightened its rules for public participation at its last meeting of 2024, the board's clerk is implementing a new system aimed at making the public commenting process easier.

Residents asked to share input on county supervisors’ public comment system

January 21, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

After the San Diego County Board of Supervisors tightened its rules for public participation at...

Councilmember Tony Blain was accused of trying to bribe and extort his colleague Peter De Hoff in emails.

Poway council member threatened recall effort against colleague based on how he voted

January 21, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

Councilmember Tony Blain was accused of trying to bribe and extort his colleague Peter De...

Moving beyond the attack on the Capitol has become a central approach for congressional Republicans who have enthusiastically re-embraced Trump after his 2020 defeat and his attempts to overturn Biden’s win.

Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters

January 21, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Moving beyond the attack on the Capitol has become a central approach for congressional Republicans...

Though it is common for a new administration to appoint its own political hires at the top of the Justice Department, it is not standard for career lawyers to be reassigned.

Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources say

January 21, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Though it is common for a new administration to appoint its own political hires at...

A memo directs agencies to place DEI office staffers on paid leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

January 21, 2025 at 6:37 p.m.

A memo directs agencies to place DEI office staffers on paid leave by 5 p.m....

The move reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigration agencies from carrying out immigration enforcement in sensitive locations.

Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches

January 21, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The move reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigration...

The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in danger at home.

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit

January 21, 2025 at 4:32 p.m.

The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and...

Democrats are struggling to confront the sheer volume of executive orders, pardons, personnel changes and controversial relationships taking shape in the new administration.

Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump’s shock-and-awe campaign

January 21, 2025 at 5:03 p.m.

Democrats are struggling to confront the sheer volume of executive orders, pardons, personnel changes and...

The standards are intended to make dishwashers, refrigerators, toilets and the like use less energy and water.

President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

January 21, 2025 at 3:11 p.m.

The standards are intended to make dishwashers, refrigerators, toilets and the like use less energy...

A TikTok app is shown on a phone

Trump’s executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

January 21, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

Does Trump have the authority to issue such an order? Is TikTok's owner willing to...

Rubio comes into the job with more experience than President Trump’s previous secretaries of state.

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder

January 21, 2025 at 3:11 p.m.

Rubio comes into the job with more experience than President Trump’s previous secretaries of state.

The confusion hasn’t stopped critics and fans alike of the world’s richest man from reading into the gesture what they wanted.

Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

January 21, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

The confusion hasn’t stopped critics and fans alike of the world’s richest man from reading...

The premier of Ontario, the manufacturing hub of Canada, said a trade war is coming.

Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario’s premier says Trump ‘declared war’

January 21, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

The premier of Ontario, the manufacturing hub of Canada, said a trade war is coming.

Here is a look at Trump’s actions and what happens next.

What’s next for EVs under President Trump?

January 21, 2025 at 1:22 p.m.

Here is a look at Trump’s actions and what happens next.

The Paris agreement is a mostly voluntary climate pact originally written to both try to reduce warming and withstand the changing political winds in the U.S.

Here’s what the Paris climate agreement does and doesn’t do

January 21, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.

The Paris agreement is a mostly voluntary climate pact originally written to both try to...

Attorneys general in 18 states sued Tuesday to block the order, saying birthright citizenship cannot be undone with the stroke of the president's pen.

22 states sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship

January 21, 2025 at 1:09 p.m.

Attorneys general in 18 states sued Tuesday to block the order, saying birthright citizenship cannot...

The executive order targets the clearances of 50 people in all, including the 49 surviving signatories of the letter.

Trump moves to revoke clearances of ex-intel officials who signed letter on Hunter Biden laptop

January 21, 2025 at 10:58 a.m.

The executive order targets the clearances of 50 people in all, including the 49 surviving...

The new president posted on his Truth social media network early Tuesday that he would fire more than 1,000 presidential appointees, hours after issuing pardons for hundreds who participated in the Capitol siege on Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

January 21, 2025 at 4:08 p.m.

The new president posted on his Truth social media network early Tuesday that he would...

Trump's order benefited more than 1,500 defendants.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering.

Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy

January 21, 2025 at 10:32 a.m.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering.

Watch a replay of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on UN ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik

Watch: Elise Stefanik testifies at UN ambassador confirmation hearing

January 21, 2025 at 9:42 a.m.

Watch a replay of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on UN ambassador nominee Elise...

It's an action many scientists fear could roll back decadeslong gains made in fighting infectious diseases like AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.

Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next

January 21, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

It's an action many scientists fear could roll back decadeslong gains made in fighting infectious...

Stefanik also faced questions about her views on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine as well as the Iranian nuclear program.

Stefanik pledges an ‘America First’ agenda at the UN and a review of US funding

January 21, 2025 at 10:46 a.m.

Stefanik also faced questions about her views on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine as...

The order did not list any Mexican cartels by name but said Cabinet secretaries would recommend groups for designation as terrorist organizations in the next 14 days.

Mexico defends sovereignty as US seeks to label cartels as terrorists

January 21, 2025 at 1:18 p.m.

The order did not list any Mexican cartels by name but said Cabinet secretaries would...

The pardons were expected after Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack that left more than 100 police officers injured and threatened the peaceful transfer of power.

Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who violently attacked police

January 21, 2025 at 9:02 a.m.

The pardons were expected after Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan....

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals.

Trump suspends US foreign assistance for 90 days pending reviews

January 21, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance...

In the order signed in the first hours of his return to the White House, Trump said “politicians and judges who oppose capital punishment have defied and subverted the laws of our country.”

Trump signs death penalty order directing attorney general to help states get lethal injection drugs

January 21, 2025 at 9:04 a.m.

In the order signed in the first hours of his return to the White House,...

Left-wing demonstrators marched downtown against President Trump, hours after Republicans and gun activists gathered in Mission Valley to fete his return.

San Diegans gather to mark Trump’s 2nd inauguration — some in protest, some in celebration

January 20, 2025 at 8:27 p.m.

Left-wing demonstrators marched downtown against President Trump, hours after Republicans and gun activists gathered in...

The crowded dais in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, tech titans and business moguls, and two foreign leaders with prime spots.

Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump’s inauguration

January 21, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

The crowded dais in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s...

The president’s executive order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the federal government of pressuring social media companies to take down lawful posts over concerns around misinformation.

Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

January 21, 2025 at 9:05 a.m.

The president’s executive order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the federal government...

Business leaders, lawmakers, legal scholars, and influencers who make money on TikTok are watching to see how Trump tries to resolve a thicket of regulatory, legal, financial and geopolitical issues with his signature.

Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban

January 21, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

Business leaders, lawmakers, legal scholars, and influencers who make money on TikTok are watching to...

The CBP One app that worked as recently as that morning would no longer be used to admit migrants after facilitating entry for nearly 1 million people since January 2023.

Abrupt end to border app that brought nearly 1 million to US strands many in Mexico

January 20, 2025 at 4:34 p.m.

The CBP One app that worked as recently as that morning would no longer be...

The day’s pomp and unusual circumstances made for a lot of close-up encounters between political combatants, some awkward, some not.

Inside the intimate inauguration: Close-up encounters between political rivals, some awkward

January 20, 2025 at 4:25 p.m.

The day’s pomp and unusual circumstances made for a lot of close-up encounters between political...

The bill would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

January 20, 2025 at 5:51 p.m.

The bill would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

It's typical for the Senate to confirm some of a new president's top Cabinet positions on Inauguration Day.

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

January 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

It's typical for the Senate to confirm some of a new president's top Cabinet positions...

Ramaswamy, who sought the 2024 Republican nomination for president, has signaled plans to run for governor of Ohio.

Ramaswamy won’t serve on Trump’s government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor

January 20, 2025 at 2:48 p.m.

Ramaswamy, who sought the 2024 Republican nomination for president, has signaled plans to run for...

Sewell hosted Trump at his church in June, spoke at the Republican National Convention in July.

Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King’s ‘dream’ speech in inaugural prayer?

January 20, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Sewell hosted Trump at his church in June, spoke at the Republican National Convention in...

The blossoming relationship between Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies.

Elon Musk’s prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan’s place in Trump’s orbit

January 20, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.

The blossoming relationship between Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout...

A presidential inauguration is traditionally a symbol of the traditions that bind Americans together. Mainstream media coverage of the event on Monday provided many reminders of what keeps people apart.

Symbol of unity? Inauguration news coverage illustrates differences that pull country apart

January 20, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

A presidential inauguration is traditionally a symbol of the traditions that bind Americans together. Mainstream...

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry eyes the ensembles of the first ladies.

What Melania Trump wore to the inauguration — including the hat

January 21, 2025 at 5:51 a.m.

As the world watches for the transition of power on Inauguration Day, the fashion industry...

Trump, who took office for a second time Monday, said he planned to “restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs.

Trump vows to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley

January 20, 2025 at 12:02 p.m.

Trump, who took office for a second time Monday, said he planned to “restore the...

Robert Salesses is a retired Marine who served in the Gulf War and has been deputy director of the Pentagon’s Washington Headquarters Service.

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

January 20, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

Robert Salesses is a retired Marine who served in the Gulf War and has been...

In his first address after being sworn in on Monday, President Donald Trump repeated several false and misleading statements that he made during his campaign.

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims Trump made at inaugural events

January 20, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

In his first address after being sworn in on Monday, President Donald Trump repeated several...

Trump delivered a 30-minute speech from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Transcript: Trump returns to presidency declaring ‘the golden age of America begins right now’

January 20, 2025 at 11:51 a.m.

Trump delivered a 30-minute speech from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Some of the most exclusive seats at Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the world’s richest men.

Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

January 20, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

Some of the most exclusive seats at Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs...

A large number of senior career diplomats who served in politically appointed top leadership positions at the State Department have left their posts at the demand of the incoming Trump administration.

A wave of Trump-demanded departures hits senior leadership at the State Department

January 20, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.

A large number of senior career diplomats who served in politically appointed top leadership positions...

The move announced Monday is a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and distances the nation from its closest allies.

Trump says he’s withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement again

January 20, 2025 at 1:09 p.m.

The move announced Monday is a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and...

The Republican added a long list of policies that sounded more like a State of the Union speech than an inaugural address.

Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country’s past leaders and makes sweeping promises

January 20, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.

The Republican added a long list of policies that sounded more like a State of...

Biden says his family had been 'subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt him.'

Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House

January 20, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

Biden says his family had been 'subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by...

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses

Trump sets out to erase Biden’s legacy with pardons and orders immediately after taking office

January 20, 2025 at 9:33 p.m.

The pardons fulfill Trump’s promise to release supporters who tried to help him overturn his...

Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving live in prison

Biden commutes sentence for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted in killing of FBI agents

January 20, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.

Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings...

One order says the government will recognize only two sexes, including on documents such as passports and visas.

Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs

January 20, 2025 at 10:50 a.m.

One order says the government will recognize only two sexes, including on documents such as...

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Veteran agent named as acting FBI director pending Senate confirmation of Trump’s pick for post

January 20, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.

Brian Driscoll was tapped to lead the FBI pending the Senate confirmation of Kash Patel.

Trump has already repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions.

Trump has begun signing slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

January 20, 2025 at 7:08 p.m.

Trump has already repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions.

Trump threatened tariffs of as much as 60% on China during his campaign, but appeared to temper his plans after a phone call last week with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

January 21, 2025 at 10:02 p.m.

Trump threatened tariffs of as much as 60% on China during his campaign, but appeared...

Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

Watch again: Donald Trump’s inauguration

January 20, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

A wide-ranging series of steps Trump has promised to beef up security at the southern border is beginning to take effect.

Trump signs orders to remake border security, but his efforts will face challenges

January 20, 2025 at 5:48 p.m.

A wide-ranging series of steps Trump has promised to beef up security at the southern...

Trump takes charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington.

Photos: Donald Trump’s inauguration

January 20, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

Trump takes charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington.

Donald Trump is surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago.

Trump returns to a changed Washington, this time with a full embrace from Republicans

January 20, 2025 at 10:11 a.m.

Donald Trump is surrounded by a very different Washington than he was eight years ago.

President Biden has pardoned Fauci, Milley and the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

January 20, 2025 at 2:07 p.m.

President Biden has pardoned Fauci, Milley and the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6...

Some of these moves are likely to be popular, but not all.

Do US adults support Trump’s Day 1 actions? Here’s what polling shows

January 20, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

Some of these moves are likely to be popular, but not all.

Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it wasn't always a platform for chart-topping performers.

From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?

January 20, 2025 at 3:45 a.m.

Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it...

Executive orders allow a president to wield power without action from Congress. But there are also limits to what orders can achieve.

What is an executive order? A look at Trump’s tool for quickly reshaping government

January 20, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

Executive orders allow a president to wield power without action from Congress. But there are...

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Trump’s inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies

January 21, 2025 at 10:03 p.m.

Donald Trump's White House return and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could bring a...

The Pope says mass deportations are not the way to resolve the immigration problem.

Pope Francis calls Trump’s plans of mass deportation of immigrants ‘a disgrace’

January 20, 2025 at 8:38 a.m.

The Pope says mass deportations are not the way to resolve the immigration problem.

Following the election, celebrity detractors have also been quieter than in 2017.

Eight years ago, stars avoided Trump’s inauguration. This time it’s different

January 20, 2025 at 5:41 a.m.

Following the election, celebrity detractors have also been quieter than in 2017.

During his first term as president, Trump led the effort to ban TikTok.

From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump’s TikTok shift

January 19, 2025 at 6:47 p.m.

During his first term as president, Trump led the effort to ban TikTok.

Residence staff have about five hours on Inauguration Day to move out one family and settle in the next one.

Clothes in the closets and favorite foods in the fridge: Moving day comes to the White House

January 19, 2025 at 6:42 p.m.

Residence staff have about five hours on Inauguration Day to move out one family and...

Macchio first entered Trump’s orbit about nine years ago.

Reports that his initial push would be in the Chicago area has brought a new sense of urgency and fear.

Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrests

January 19, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

Reports that his initial push would be in the Chicago area has brought a new...

The ambassador expects Trump to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances.

German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional order, report says

January 19, 2025 at 10:11 a.m.

The ambassador expects Trump to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances.

The warnings may signal part of a legal a roadmap for Trump’s pledge of mass deportations.

January 19, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

The warnings may signal part of a legal a roadmap for Trump’s pledge of mass...

Federal immigration officers will target more than 300 people with histories of egregious, violent crimes.

Chicago prepares for deportation arrests targeting hundreds after Trump takes office

January 19, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

Federal immigration officers will target more than 300 people with histories of egregious, violent crimes.

Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, arrive to a dinner event

No heads of state have previously made an official visit to the U.S. for the inauguration.

Trump’s inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders

January 19, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

No heads of state have previously made an official visit to the U.S. for the...

It’s the latest norm-defying promotion by Trump.

Trump promotes new meme coin before taking office on pro-crypto agenda

January 19, 2025 at 8:53 a.m.

It’s the latest norm-defying promotion by Trump.

President Joe Biden greets members of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Southern Region Team Delta 6

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina

January 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Biden's win in the state's 2020 Democratic primary set him up to achieve his life's...

The once and future president returns to power with know-how and a very different team.

Then and now: What has changed as Trump returns to the White House

January 19, 2025 at 8:37 a.m.

The once and future president returns to power with know-how and a very different team.

Here are some things to look out for during Trump’s inauguration.

What to watch at Trump’s inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leaders

January 19, 2025 at 8:16 a.m.

Here are some things to look out for during Trump’s inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration

Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end ‘four long years of American decline’

January 19, 2025 at 4:47 p.m.

Trump said he'd jump start his agenda with a series of unilateral actions from the...

The president-elect's agenda would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers.

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

January 19, 2025 at 7:26 a.m.

The president-elect's agenda would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential...

Developer Stockdale Capital Partners insists that 2025 will mark a visible turning point for the project that has been beset by challenges, some out of its control.

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Unpaid bills, a dead deal and a looming due date. It’s crunch time for the Campus at Horton

January 20, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.

Developer Stockdale Capital Partners insists that 2025 will mark a visible turning point for the...

The president-elect's planned policies may have much broader impact on the Golden State this time around.

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Michael Smolens: California vs. Trump 2.0

January 20, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.

The president-elect's planned policies may have much broader impact on the Golden State this time...

The elevator safety work is still not finished, and it’s costing far more than initially expected.

An ’emergency’ fix at city offices stretched over 5 years — and it still isn’t done

January 19, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

The elevator safety work is still not finished, and it’s costing far more than initially...

Men, women, children and voters lifted up their voices and political signs before stepping onto Harbor Drive for a march into solidarity

Hope and dread: Thousands rally for women and justice over last weekend before Trump inauguration

January 18, 2025 at 7:11 p.m.

Men, women, children and voters lifted up their voices and political signs before stepping onto...

In most cases, DOJ prosecutors argued Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to the scene of their crimes while under court supervision.

Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump’s inauguration

January 18, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.

In most cases, DOJ prosecutors argued Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to...

Those close to Garland say that despite immense political pressures, he stood firm in his commitment to independence and impartiality.

Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval

January 18, 2025 at 8:20 a.m.

Those close to Garland say that despite immense political pressures, he stood firm in his...

Officials said the military chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force were getting ready to step in as acting service secretaries — a rare move.

It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?

January 18, 2025 at 10:35 a.m.

Officials said the military chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force were getting ready...

![National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard motto “Always Ready, Always There."](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trump_Inauguration_National_Guard_65070.jpg?w=117 "National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard motto “Always Ready, Always There."")

Guard troops will wear a special patch at Trump’s inauguration to make it clear they aren’t police

January 18, 2025 at 8:11 a.m.

National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard...

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