By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — When Chief Justice John Roberts and the eight associate justices took the Supreme Court bench on Wednesday for a fundamental debate over American identity, they did not acknowledge the presence of Donald Trump in the courtroom. That was not unexpected: Wednesday marked the first time in
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By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is imposing a new 100% tariff on certain pharmaceutical companies that have not struck deals to sell their drugs directly to consumers as part of his “Most Favored Nation” pricing initiative, the White House announced on Thursday. The forthcoming tariff will apply to imports of patented
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Update 4/02/26 PSPD alerts that Indian Canyon at the wash is now closed. Update 4/01/26 10:30 a.m. PSPD Alerts that Indian Canyon now open at the Wash, and Gene Autry remains closed. Heavy traffic reported on Vista Chino. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Both North Indian Canyon Trail and North Gene Autry Trail are closed
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By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — “When we are finished, take over your government,” Donald Trump told the Iranian people late February, announcing the war. “It will be yours to take.” Weeks on, the US president is delivering a similar message to Europe, which is battling a fresh energy shock after Iran effectively closed the
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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The USS Gerald R Ford, the US Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, was only able to fly sorties two days after a March 12 laundry fire was extinguished, the US Navy’s top officer said, in the first indication that the blaze hindered combat operations against Iran. When the
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CNN, NASA, NASA VIA YOUTUBE By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, Asuka Koda, Lily Hautau and Elise Hammond Merritt Island, Florida (CNN) – Four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on their way to journey around the moon after successfully conducting the translunar injection burn, or TLI. “Humanity has once again shown what we are
Continue Reading By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, Asuka Koda, Lily Hautau and Elise Hammond Merritt Island, Florida (CNN) – Four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on their way to journey around the moon after successfully conducting the translunar injection burn, or TLI. “Humanity has once again shown what we are capable of, and it’s your
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By Ellis Kim, Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he will order that all Department of Homeland Security employees be paid, as Congress again took steps toward ending the longest-ever partial government shutdown. The move would expand Trump’s earlier directive for DHS to unilaterally pay Transportation Security Administration
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By Amanda Musa, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Florida authorities released body camera video of the arrest of golf legend Tiger Woods, who was charged with driving under the influence after his latest rollover crash last week. Woods is seen down on one knee next to the roadway, not far from his SUV, which is
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs police and the Walter Clark Legal Group are speaking out about the dangers of distracted driving. Officials say even a few seconds of inattention can lead to serious or deadly crashes, urging drivers to stay focused, avoid phone use, and keep their eyes on the road.
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By David Wright, Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Barack Obama’s past comments are haunting Democrats’ efforts to draw new congressional districts in Virginia as they try to give their party an edge in the battle for control of Congress. The former president, still one of the Democratic Party’s most popular figures, has endorsed and appeared
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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The US Army last month introduced its first new lethal hand grenade since the Vietnam War, a plastic weapon that uses shock waves rather than shrapnel to kill enemies. The new grenade, called the M111, becomes the Army’s choice for urban combat, when troops must clear indoor areas to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Ontario Reign showed why they’re the team to beat in the Pacific Division on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. The first-place Reign routed the Firebirds 7-0 for the largest loss in franchise history. It’s the fifth time this season the Firebirds have allowed six goals or more. Firebirds suffer
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Despite some speculation on its future, the American Express golf tournament will return to the desert for the 2027 PGA Tour season. Organizers announced the tournament will be held on Jan. 18-24 in La Quinta. American Express executive director Pat McCabe told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier this year
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Carolina Vasquez, the Executive Director of Desert Insight in Cathedral City, said global conflict is showing up more often in sessions. “Anything big that happens it does leak into our therapy sessions,” Vasquez said. She said people who are consuming a lot of news, especially around war and politics, can quickly become
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Iran’s president has written an open letter to America asking whether the Trump administration’s war with his country is putting “America First.” “Exactly which of the American people’s interests are truly being served by this war?,” Masoud Pezeshkian wrote in the letter, addressed “to the people of the United
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Cathedral City Wednesday night. The crash was reported just before 8 p.m. on Avenida Alvera, near McCallum Way. Details on the crash remain limited. A News Channel 3 crew at the scene saw a vehicle on its side in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – E Ramon between Landau and Crossley has been closed due to a traffic collision on Wednesday evening, Palm Springs police announced. The roadway was back open by 8 p.m. Details remain limited. We have a crew on the way to the scene to gather additional details. Check back for continuing
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A 19-year-old Indio man, suspected of robbing and assaulting a person with a deadly weapon in Palm Desert, was arrested Wednesday. The robbery was reported at 9:32 p.m. on March 26 in the 72000 block of State Highway 111. Deputies found a victim, whose name was not revealed, who
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust are calling on the community to help save the land that’s home to beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. Since 2001, the community has fought a potential luxury development project. Environmentalists say the project would be detrimental to
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