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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has launched an investigation into labor practices at some hotels in the county accused of hiring homeless refugees to replace striking workers, his office announced Oct. 23. Unite Here Local 11, representing 32,000 hotel workers in Southern California and Arizona on strike since …

U.S. President Joe Biden has cautioned Australia on normalising ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, Mr. Biden mentioned growing tensions across the globe. “Trust but verify is the phrase,” Mr. Biden said when asked if Australia could …

With California seeking to achieve a “clean electric grid” by 2045, statistics released Oct. 24 revealed significant progress since 2019, with battery storage capacity now at 13 percent of desired levels, according to the state’s energy commission. Officials say such is necessary to develop a more reliable grid—with less dependence …

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the government will provide another $15 million (US$9.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Gaza during a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden. The two leaders held a joint press conference ahead of an official state dinner on Oct. 25 with 300 …

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) signaled his eagerness to get the House of Representatives back to work with his first words from the podium. Immediately after taking the oath of office, the new speaker turned to the full House and asked, “Would you all like to get right into governing?” After …

Law enforcement have arrested 14 men from Fresno and Tulare counties in central California during a three-day operation targeting child sex trafficking, authorities announced this week. Undercover federal agents also identified 30 more people chatting with operatives posing as children. More arrests could be forthcoming as investigations continue, Fresno County …

Legislation aimed at preventing future government shutdowns was rejected by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 25 as the chamber marched forward with consideration of an appropriations “minibus.” The “Prevent Government Shutdowns Act” sought to provide for the automatic extension of government funding for 14 days—and additional 14-day periods, where necessary—in …

Politicos nationwide are watching Virginia’s General Assembly elections on Nov. 7 as a bellwether for the 2024 presidential primaries which begin three months later. Analysts would have to sift through data after Election Day to tell what the Virginia races portend for the 2024 elections elsewhere. But one thing is …

A trial will begin on Oct. 30 in Colorado to decide whether the 14th Amendment will apply to former President Donald Trump, keeping him off the state’s primary ballot as he seeks to run for reelection in 2024. On Sept. 22, President Trump filed a motion to dismiss the case, …

Since 2018, California cities that have failed to meet state-mandated housing goals have provided developers with a streamlined approval process for affordable or multifamily housing projects. After the recent approval of a new law, coastal and fire zones that were previously excluded will now be eligible for the same. Senate …