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Trump Temporarily Suspends Tariffs on Technology Products: A Compromise Under Pressure or a Strategic Move?
On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of 'reciprocal tariffs' on 75 trading partners, lowering the tax rate to 10%, while increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%.
Entry-level California home costs up 88% from 2020, fires to spike prices further
(The Center Square) - The monthly payment to purchase an entry-level California home has risen 88% since 2020, according to a new report from the non-partisan, state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office.
US Speaker Johnson removes Turner as House Intelligence chair, media reports
USA-CONGRESS-TURNER:US Speaker Johnson removes Turner as House Intelligence chair, media reports
US TikTok users scramble, despair as Bytedance waves the 'white flag'
USA-TIKTOK-USERS:US TikTok users scramble, despair as Bytedance waves the 'white flag'
LA's Getty Center's art safeguarded as Palisades fire rages
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-GETTY-CENTER:LA's Getty Center's art safeguarded as Palisades fire rages
Apple, Google CEOs to join tech leaders at Trump inauguration, media reports say
USA-TRUMP-INAUGURATION-CEOS:Apple, Google CEOs to join tech leaders at Trump inauguration, media reports say
Rubio: U.S. foreign policy must serve national interests
(The Center Square) – Safety, strength and prosperity will be the key objectives of the U.S. Department of State under the second Trump administration, Secretary of State nominee Sen. Marco
Hilltop reservoir that could've fed Palisades hydrants was empty; Newsom orders probe
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into why the 117 million gallon hilltop reservoir above the Pacific Palisades has been empty since early 2024
Federal bill mirrors North Carolina law in protection, fairness for women
(The Center Square) – Federal legislation passing the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday has mirror language to North Carolina’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act that became law on Aug.
L.A. Chamber of Commerce sets up fund to help blaze-affected small businesses
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-RELIEF-FUND:L.A. Chamber of Commerce sets up fund to help blaze-affected small businesses
Newsom orders school choice for wildfire victims, advocates wonder why not for all
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order suspending residency requirements for students who were attending traditional and charter public schools that have been impacted by
US businesses wary of Trump policy impacts, Fed survey shows
USA-ECONOMY-BEIGEBOOK:US businesses wary of Trump policy impacts, Fed survey shows
Republicans roll out ‘Liberate New York’ agenda
(The Center Square) — New York Republicans have rolled out a proposal to "liberate" the state by cutting costs, improving public safety, government accountability and protecting parental rights.
DeSantis turns heat on legislative leaders for border-related special session
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to lawmakers resistance to a special session saying on Wednesday the state won't be lackadaisical helping President-elect Donald Trump with his
US defense contractor tells Musk panel that Pentagon bureaucracy is the problem
USA-PENTAGON-DOGE-L3HARRIS:US defense contractor tells Musk panel that Pentagon bureaucracy is the problem
At least one alleged California arsonist arrested was in U.S. illegally as gotaway
(The Center Square) – As Democratic officials in California, including in Los Angeles, continued to expand so-called sanctuary city protections for illegal foreign nationals and fight President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation
Factbox-What to expect on Trump's Inauguration Day
USA-TRUMP-INAUGURATION:Factbox-What to expect on Trump's Inauguration Day
Cruz introduces bill to increase penalties for those who target law enforcement
(The Center Square) – Republicans, led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a bill to increase penalties for those who target law enforcement officers. He did so after Texas
US FDA bans artificial food color Red No. 3 on links to cancer in rats
HEALTH-USA-DYE:US FDA bans artificial food color Red No. 3 on links to cancer in rats
NCAA athletes seeking women's sports for women only
(The Center Square) – As states have and Congress now moves to protect women’s sports, Wednesday’s second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville will include a demonstration hosted by
Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES:Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes