Dr. Perry Kendall

Donald Trump flexed presidential powers during his address to Congress. But did punishing Ukraine weaken America’s image? Plus, KCRW analyzes how Democrats could gain influence.

The Department of Government Efficiency infiltrated the Treasury and other agencies after Trump’s inauguration, according to the Washington Post.

The Santa Ana school board voted to gut hundreds of school employees to remedy their $187 million budget deficit. What’s next for the district’s future?

A federal judge held an emergency hearing on Monday to consider how much access Elon Musk and his DOGE team should have to sensitive government information.

The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

The San Clemente City Council voted down a ban on giving food to strangers in public, including unhoused people.

A federal judge in Rhode Island says the Trump administration didn’t comply with a court order to unfreeze federal funds. Yesterday Vice President J.D.

Heavy rains could bring flash flooding and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas. Officials advise staying off the roads Thursday during the peak of the storm.

The cleanup is underway in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, and local organizations are educating immigrant day laborers on how to stay safe.