Donald Trump

Rows of while shipping containers sit idle while overlooking stacks of pink and red shipping containers nearby.

Economía

California, 23 other states sue Trump over new tariffs

The states argue that President Trump is incorrectly using a never-before-invoked law to put these tariffs in place.

Por

Levi Sumagaysay

• marzo 5, 2026

Dr. Mathew Beare examines a patient's foot at a meeting area near the Kern River on March 16, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Salud

Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage

A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcoming work mandates even if they qualify for exemptions.

Por

kristen hwang

• marzo 5, 2026

Un cartel con información para estudiantes sobre el uso de ChatGPT, una plataforma de inteligencia artificial, en la clase de la profesora de inglés Jen Roberts en Point Loma High School en San Diego el 3 de mayo de 2024. Foto de Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

Educación

A handful of California schools embraced Trump’s AI challenge. Many haven’t heard of it

California schools that are already running artificial intelligence programs have a head start in the Trump administration's AI challenge, but many campuses just aren't participating.

Por

Z. Waite

• marzo 4, 2026

Illustration of three silhouetted figures standing at large airport windows holding suitcases, watching an airplane outside at sunset. Collaged documents and travel papers lie at their feet, including visible text referencing Japanese ancestry, suggesting a historical or migration theme.

Comentario

Trump’s war on immigrants repeats shameful chapter in America’s past

In the 1940s, U.S. politicians used racial prejudice and fear to justify deporting and detaining Japanese residents, including U.S. citizens. Today's playbook is similar.

By Evelyn Iritani • marzo 2, 2026

A roadside device mounted on a small trailer sits on the shoulder beside a two-lane road as a blurred van drives past, with utility poles, trees, and rocky hills in the background under a clear sky.

Justicia

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California’s border

Southern California residents are noticing new license plate readers that appear to be operated by the Border Patrol. Some have had confusing encounters with agents.

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freír wendy

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Khari Johnson

• febrero 26, 2026

A crowd of protesters march outdoors holding signs reading messages such as “Killer ICE Off Our Streets,” “No Concentration Camps,” and “Due Process for All,” while several people at the front hold a large banner and chant.

Justicia

Why these California counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense amid Trump’s crackdown

California has funded immigrant legal defense against deportation for a decade. Now, more cities and counties are kicking in money, too.

Por

Renée Bartlett-Webber

• febrero 23, 2026

Rows of wooden wine barrels sit on metal racks inside a winery production room, surrounded by large stainless steel tanks, hoses, and industrial equipment.

Economía

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Here’s how they’ve affected California

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited. Tariffs have affected California ports, farms, businesses, workers and consumers.

Por

Levi Sumagaysay

• febrero 20, 2026

A person in sunglasses and a red shirt holds up a sign that reads, “Immigrant Rights are Human Rights!,” while standing in a crowd holding more signs.

Justicia

California expanding services for immigrants amid Trump’s deportation push

California continues to support legal defense for immigrants facing deportation despite a tight state budget and projections calling for deficits.

Por

freír wendy

• febrero 20, 2026

Kevin Kiley asiste a una conferencia de prensa en Sacramento el 24 de agosto de 2021. Foto de Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Política

California Republican Kevin Kiley bucks Trump on tariffs as he weighs reelection

Kiley has yet to declare which district he'll run in — or whether he'll run at all — after Prop. 50 turned his current seat solidly Democratic.

Por

Maya C. Miller

• febrero 12, 2026

A person wearing a black baseball cap and hoop earrings sits in front of a U.S. Border Patrol emblem backdrop, looking to the side.

Justicia

Kristi Noem touts Trump’s border record as San Diego protesters disrupt her news conference

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visited the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego as polls show declining support for President Trump's immigration policies since the killing of protesters in Minneapolis.

Por

freír wendy

• febrero 12, 2026