By Piper HudspethBlackburn, CNN (CNN) — The husband of a late staffer to Rep. Tony Gonzales called the congressman a “predator” on Wednesday, and said that the Texas Republican has “continued to lie to the American people” amid affair allegations. “You know, the guy’s a predator. You know, he’s continued to lie to the American
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The countdown is on at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden as crews put the finishing touches on the 2026 BNP Paribas Open. Qualifying rounds begin March 1, with main draw competition starting March 4. Tournament officials say excitement is already building as players arrive and fans prepare to return to
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – La Quinta residents are receiving flyers in the mail from the city outlining how to report short-term vacation rental (STVR) violations and verify whether a property is properly permitted. The informational card reminds residents that renting or advertising a STVR without a a valid permit is not allowed. It also
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office renewed calls for information related to a 2002 homicide case out of La Quinta. Hernan Marquez, 27, of Indio, was killed in a shooting in the early morning hours of August 11, 2002. Investigators determined that Marquez was attending a house party on the 52000
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed, Sean Lyngaas, Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A Donald Trump appointee at the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials from around the country Wednesday that federal immigration agents won’t be deployed to polling places during the 2026 midterms, according to multiple sources on the call. The comments, made by DHS
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By Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the ouster of at least 10 employees involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, four people briefed on the matter told CNN. The ousters are part of a wider internal
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Environmental groups are voicing concerns over the Trump administration’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Steve Pearce is a former representative from New Mexico and was nominated by President Trump late last year. A nomination hearing in the Senate took place early Wednesday morning, with a vote expected
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By Sol Amaya, Gonzalo Zegarra, Alessandra Freitas, CNN The chaos unleashed by the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera has sparked fears that the country could face a new wave of violence just as it enters its final preparations to host the world’s biggest sports event. Mexico is expecting to welcome more
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The California Supreme Court today rejected a defense petition seeking its review of the case of rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a 2020 dispute in the Hollywood Hills. Lanez, now 33, was found guilty in December 2022 of assault
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By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is withholding more than $250 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, claiming widespread fraud as it escalates a pressure campaign on the state’s Democratic leadership. Vice President JD Vance announced the extraordinary move on Wednesday, blaming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for failing to adequately
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Young viewers of movies and television shows want to see male characters moving away from “isolation and other masculine stereotypes and towards vulnerability and connection,” according to a UCLA study released today. The university’s Center for Scholars & Storytellers inserted “targeted questions” into its annual 2025 Teens & Screens survey, which
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press (CNN) — The Trump administration’s latest policy of deporting immigrants to “third countries” to which they have no ties is unlawful and must be set aside, a federal judge ruled Wednesday in a case that already reached the nation’s highest court. US District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Massachusetts agreed to suspend
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A free health clinic will be held this weekend at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. The 2026 Coachella Valley Clinic, presented by Goldenvoice, will be held on February 27-March 1. According to the California Careforce, all services are free, open to the public, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Scientists have discovered a key to staying mentally fit in old age. This is how the brains of “SuperAgers” — people who have razor-sharp minds in their 80s and 90s — differ from others. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The morning after President Donald Trump declared a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address, senior Justice Department prosecutor Colin McDonald told the Senate Judiciary Committee and said he would steadfastly follow the department’s tradition to focus only on the evidence. “I am a career federal
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By Associated Press Los Angeles (AP) — The FBI was serving search warrants Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home. Federal officials in Los Angeles served the warrants as part of an ongoing investigation, according to a person familiar with the investigation who spoke to The Associated Press on
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By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — As the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fourth, desperate week, her family has offered up to a million dollars for information leading to her return. The staggering reward is, in some ways, a tacit admission that the investigation is entering a new phase as DNA evidence that
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North Shore, California (KUNA) – De nueva cuenta la comunidad de North Shore enfrenta problematicas relacionadas con la falta de servicios públicos, en esta ocasión los residentes se dicen cansados de lidiar con la basura que miembros ajenos a la comunidad y algunos residentes les tiran en vía pública. Fue durante un recorrido en el
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – You may have noticed higher prices at the pump. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), within the past month, gas prices have increased by almost 40 cents in California. Officials say the state’s refinery capacity, environmental regulations, taxes and fees are contributing to the rise. This comes as state
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By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has been drafting military options for potentially striking Iran, a steady stream of top officials from the Army, Navy and Air Force have been quietly summoned directly to his office. Typically, sensitive military operations are debated
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