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Trump strike on Iran reignites War Powers battle as White House notifies Congress on military action

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Even after an announcement from President Trump of new ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, it appears the legality of war is still on the table in Washington. This follows President Donald Trump’s sign off on a weekend missile strike against three Iranian nuclear targets without first consulting with Congress.

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Living Healthy: HIV clinics brace for uncertainty as Congress weighs spending bill, medicaid cuts

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) As Congress finalizes a sweeping new federal spending bill, healthcare providers are sounding the alarm over what could be at stake for HIV prevention programs. At the center of the concern: possible Medicaid cuts. Clinics that offer free or low-cost HIV services—like PrEP, Doxy-PEP, and same-day testing—say even minor funding changes

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Coachella Mayor reacts to multi-agency raid on marijuana farms in East Valley

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) The Drug Enforcement Administration says Wednesday’s large-scale operation was aimed at illegal marijuana grows near Thermal, involving roughly 500 federal agents and covering more than 700 acres across the eastern Coachella Valley. Authorities say they arrested 70 to 75 undocumented migrants and one U.S. citizen for obstructing law enforcement, and said the

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Living Healthy: Millions in Health-Focused Grants Available for Local Nonprofits Through Desert Healthcare District

Millions of dollars are on the table for local nonprofits across the Coachella Valley, thanks to the Desert Healthcare District’s expanding grant programs. As part of its mission to improve regional health outcomes, the District is offering up to $5 million annually in grants through Desert Care Network. The funding supports a wide range of

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Gonzalez Urges Newsom to Reverse $700M IHSS Cuts Targeting Disabled, Rural Californians

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately withdraw a proposal that would slash $700 million from California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), program a move Gonzalez says would devastate seniors, people with disabilities, and rural families across the state. “IHSS is not a luxury…it is a lifeline,” said Gonzalez,

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Jury deliberations begin in trial of developer accused of bribing ex-Palm Springs mayor

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury has begun deliberations in the high-profile bribery trial of Palm Springs developer John Wessman. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning. Wessman faces nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. He is accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city support

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Prosecutor: Case against Palm Springs developer epitomizes ‘corruption’

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An 86-year-old real estate developer accused of giving then-Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet with six-figure bribes to win his support for projects violated the “public trust,” putting a politician in his pocket to satisfy his greed, a prosecutor said today, while the defense countered that the real corruption lies with a

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Parents considering legal action after field trip bus chaos in Palm Desert; charter company goes silent

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Parents of elementary school students stranded on the side of the road during a field trip meltdown are now speaking with attorneys and considering legal action after what they describe as a traumatic and negligent ordeal. The incident happened Wednesday evening as a private charter bus –  contracted by Desert

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