Donald Trump

K-12 Education

‘Like having a hand cut off’: California schools reeling after AmeriCorps cuts

Trump cut AmeriCorps, laying off over 5,600 of California’s public service workers. Because of a lawsuit, the state’s program can restart, at least temporarily, but schools and disaster relief sites are still reeling from staffing shortages.

By Adam Echelman and Carolyn Jones • July 18, 2025

A group of law enforcement officers in full riot gear stands in formation at night, illuminated by bright vehicle headlights behind them. The officers wear camouflage uniforms, helmets with visors, gas masks, and carry batons. A police vehicle is partially visible in the background.

Justice

Behind the masks: Who are the people rounding up immigrants in California?

The presence of masked federal agents is an unnerving part of life in Southern California this summer. Here's a look at who's carrying out the immigration raids.

By Michael Lozano • July 17, 2025

A line of law enforcement officers positioned along a intersection next to a building tagged with graffiti.

Economy

Thousands of Californians lost work after LA immigration raids — including citizens

A new report from UC Merced shows Latino and white people especially lost work after the Trump administration escalated immigration enforcement in L.A.

By Levi Sumagaysay • July 16, 2025

Medical students — wearing face masks, scrubs and lab jackets — gather around a doctor who points to a computer monitor in the hallway of a hospital.

Health

Republicans cap student loan debt. Why that’s bad news for California medical students

Doctors regularly need to pay more than $300,000 for medical school, including tuition and housing. New regulations signed by President Donald Trump cap their federal borrowing at $200,000 for medical degrees.

By Mikhail Zinshteyn and Kristen Hwang • July 15, 2025

Economy

CalPERS recovers from tariff plunge and notches a big investment gain

California's biggest pension fund and markets around the world learned to live with President Trump's tariff threats. CalPERS gained 11.6% on investments in 2024-25.

By Adam Ashton • July 14, 2025

Detainees, wearing green jumpsuits and holding gray blankets stand in line, inside a detention facility.

Justice

Deaf Mongolian immigrant held by ICE in California for 4 months with no access to interpreter

A disabled immigrant’s detention underscores the shift in asylum policies at the Mexico border since President Trump took office.

By Wendy Fry • July 11, 2025

Health

Higher premiums and lost coverage: How Trump’s budget changes health care in California

Lower-income people will be the hardest hit. Over the next 10 years, 3.4 million Californians could lose coverage.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang • July 10, 2025

A group of heavily armed federal agents in full tactical gear emerge from the back of an armored vehicle labeled “LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES” on a sunlit urban street. Most wear camouflage fatigues, body armor, helmets, and goggles, with visible patches reading “POLICE” and insignias from U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security. Some agents carry rifles and one has zip cuffs and canisters clipped to their vest. A media photographer in a press vest films nearby. Palm trees and a clear blue sky suggest a Southern California location.

Commentary

‘I’m in one of his TV shows’: The federal government is staging political theater in Los Angeles

Since President Trump unilaterally decided to send the military to Los Angeles, practically everything about the protests and the federal response to them has lacked a connection to reality.

By Jim Newton • July 10, 2025

Heavily armed officers in tactical gear and face coverings stand in a line with clear riot shields as protesters confront them in the street. Several protesters gesture and record the interaction with their phones. The scene unfolds in front of a building marked "ambiance" on a bright day.

Justice

Worksite immigration raids are supposed to free up jobs for citizens. Here’s what really happens

Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren't known to free up jobs for citizens.

By Nigel Duara and Jeanne Kuang • July 8, 2025

Representative David Valadao speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on March 17, 2021. Photo by Graeme Sloan, Sipa USA via Reuters

Commentary

Valadao and other California GOP members of Congress might regret backing Trump’s megabill

Congressional Republicans in California are facing attacks over their support for Trump's controversial megabill. What happens in three targeted districts next year could easily determine which party controls the House, with potentially major consequences for the remainder of Trump’s presidency.

By Dan Walters • July 8, 2025