California’s two-tier economy mirrors Great Britain’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Forty years ago this month, I began a 9,000-mile tour of California, gathering data, conversations and observations about…
White House reviews aid cuts and federal resources for Portland | Northwest & National News
PORTLAND, Ore. – The White House announced a review of potential aid cuts to Portland, with President Trump…
White House asks U of A to pledge support for its agenda
The University of Arizona’s faculty chair is urging UA President Suresh Garimella not to agree to “dirty compromises…
Grassley hopes for a solution for farmers following loss of Chinese market | National News
Soybeans setting pods in central Iowa August 4, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) U.S. Sen. Chuck…
After explosive revelations, Vatican trial heads to appeals phase | News
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican’s “trial of the century” had it all: part Dan Brown thriller, part John…
Letters From Readers, Sept. 9, 2025 | Letters
Newsom didn’t get the message The CEO of the new Bed, Bath, and Beyond, an experienced businessperson, wrote…
Bessent says ‘all options are on the table’ for further sanctions against Russia as Ukraine war continues | Regional/National Headlines
(CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “all options are on the table” for further sanctions on Russia,…
The demise of government watchdogs | Columns
How do we prevent or catch mismanagement, corruption, and waste of taxpayers’ dollars in federal agencies? One of…
Hawaii auto dealers brace for steep tariffs’ impacts on sales | Business
HONOLULU (Island News) — Hawaii automobile dealers are bracing for the worst as steep tariffs will likely lead…
Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdog | News
The Office of Special Counsel confirmed Saturday that it was investigating Smith on allegations he engaged in political…
With growing urgency, U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza | News
A broad swath of U.S. Jews – including organizations that customarily avoid critiquing Israeli policies – are speaking…
Judge blocks Trump ban on asylum claims from US-Mexico border crossers | National
A US federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to ban migrants who have illegally crossed…