Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Newsom dubs Trump as 'temporary' during global climate address
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
'Absolutely NOTHING!' President Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe bridge
A bridge in Detroit between the US and Canada that was expected to open this year is now being threatened by President Donald Trump.
A bridge in Detroit between the US and Canada that was expected to open this year is now being threatened by President Donald Trump.
Trump won't apologize for video of Obamas as apes: What he said
President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.
President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.
Trump shares video of Obamas as apes in Truth Social post
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
Los Angeles Dodgers accept White House invitation to celebrate 2025 World Series title: report
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirm they will visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series win over the Blue Jays, despite local political pressure.
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirm they will visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series win over the Blue Jays, despite local political pressure.
TrumpRx: Trump administration launches site for discounted prescription drugs
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.
LA DA on ICE misconduct, LA28 chief's scandal
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman breaks down what he does or does not have authority to do as the District Attorney.
Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman breaks down what he does or does not have authority to do as the District Attorney.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Liam Conejo Ramos back home after ICE detainment
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detainment during an ICE Raid drew national attention, is back home.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detainment during an ICE Raid drew national attention, is back home.
Church leaders outraged over taco vendor's arrest
Church leaders are outraged after a local taco vendor got arrested during an ICE raid.
Church leaders are outraged after a local taco vendor got arrested during an ICE raid.
State of City: Wildfire recovery updates, LA vs. ICE
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass blasted the Trump administration for the ongoing ICE raids, in addition to giving an update on the Jan. 2025 wildfire recovery efforts and previewing FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl LXI (Feb. 2027) and LA28.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass blasted the Trump administration for the ongoing ICE raids, in addition to giving an update on the Jan. 2025 wildfire recovery efforts and previewing FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl LXI (Feb. 2027) and LA28.
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
In a social media post, the president criticized Trevor Noah for his joke and threatened a lawsuit against him calling the comedian’s remarks “false and defamatory."
In a social media post, the president criticized Trevor Noah for his joke and threatened a lawsuit against him calling the comedian’s remarks “false and defamatory."
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
Demonstrators take LA streets to protest against ICE
Demonstators took to downtown Los Angeles streets to protest against the nationwide ICE raids.
Demonstators took to downtown Los Angeles streets to protest against the nationwide ICE raids.
VIDEO: Bad Bunny says 'ICE out' during Grammys speech
Bad Bunny opened his acceptance speech during the Grammys with a statement, “ICE Out."
Bad Bunny opened his acceptance speech during the Grammys with a statement, “ICE Out."
ICE protests: Feds won’t interfere unless cities ask for help, Trump says
President Trump has said federal agents won’t interfere with protests in Democratic-run cities unless help is specifically requested, and is instructing ICE and Border Patrol agents to protect federal property.
President Trump has said federal agents won’t interfere with protests in Democratic-run cities unless help is specifically requested, and is instructing ICE and Border Patrol agents to protect federal property.
Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.