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By René Marsh, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service began furloughing nearly half its staff Wednesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, sparking chaos and confusion among employees as the news rippled through agency offices around the country. The agency said in an updated shutdown contingency plan that it was furloughing more
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV, writing in the first major document of his pontificate, has denounced the “dictatorship” of economic inequality while insisting the Catholic Church is committed to supporting “rejected” migrants. Leo’s almost 40-page text, released on Thursday, focuses on poverty, emphasizing the Catholic Church’s long commitment to the socially
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The only debate in the Virginia governor’s race is likely to focus on a candidate who won’t be on stage: Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, who suggested in text messages that a Republican colleague be shot in the head. Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears
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By Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Before FBI Director James Comey heads to trial in January over charges of lying to Congress, his team plans to put the prosecutors — and specifically President Donald Trump’s handpicked interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan — on the defensive. Comey’s strategy, as outlined in court on Wednesday,
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Congressional Democrats are privately preparing to hold their position in the shutdown standoff for several more weeks if Republicans do not agree to their health care demands – and not even a missed paycheck for US troops will force them to yield. Inside the party, anxiety is
Continue ReadingBy Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has taken aim in his second term at some of the country’s largest Democratic-run cities – Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC – sending in federal officers and, in some cases, the US military to aid immigration enforcement and root out what he calls rampant crime. But
Continue ReadingBy Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, who wrote the Supreme Court’s 2015 opinion declaring a right to same-sex marriage, recalled on Wednesday one of the poignant realities that influenced him – and why he believes the decision would never be overturned. “A large part of the reasoning in
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump had been sitting in the State Dining Room for an hour and twenty-two minutes Wednesday, listening patiently as a panel of right-wing influencers recounted various tales of violence at the hands of Antifa, when an unexpected visitor arrived at the door. Secretary of State Marco Rubio,
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CNN, POOL, AL QAHERA, SEE PREFONTS By Helen Regan, Dana Karni, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall
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By Helen Regan, Dana Karni, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall through. US President Donald Trump announced
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A vocational training program at DSUSD and CVUSD is giving local high schoolers hands on cosmetology and barber experience, completely tuition free. At Elite Cosmetology School in Palm Desert, 11th and 12th grade students are taking Career Technical Education (CTE) courses during school hours, with the chance to earn up 1,000
Continue ReadingBy Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — The embattled Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general returned to the campaign trail Wednesday as a major state police group called on him not to take office if he wins in November following the disclosure of violent text messages. Jay Jones made unannounced stops before the Henrico County Democrats
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds are ready to hit the ice for their fourth season as a franchise. Head coach Derek Laxdal enters his second season at the helm with one of the youngest teams in the American Hockey League. Despite the young group, the mindset and standard still remain the same
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte marked 300 days in office Wednesday night, outlining major city updates and financial challenges during a town hall that drew dozens of residents. The mayor touched on a wide range of topics, here are a few of the key updates: Dream Hotel The mayor began
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MALIBU, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary Kiss member Gene Simmons is doing OK today after his SUV smashed into a parked vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, according to a broadcast report. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 25000 block of PCH, according to NBC4, which cited information from the Los Angeles
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INDIO, Calif. – CAL FIRE is looking to bolster its ranks as the threat of wildfires in California continues to grow. To do so, a collaborative effort between CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) to show hundreds of high school seniors possible careers in firefighting is being made in Indio. The career
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By David Wright, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — The sharp divides between New Jersey’s candidates for governor in Wednesday night’s second debate were crystallized by the grades each gave President Donald Trump. Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli said Trump deserved an A. US Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee, gave him an F. Ciattarelli and Sherrill
Continue Reading CNN By David Wright, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — The sharp divides between New Jersey’s candidates for governor in Wednesday night’s second debate were crystallized by the grades each gave President Donald Trump. Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli said Trump deserved an A. US Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee, gave him an F. Ciattarelli and
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Update10/10/25 The suspect, Anthony Edward Cuenca, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including attempted murder. He is set to return to court on Oct. 21. Original Report 10/8/25 CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in Cabazon Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was first reported at
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation just presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $40,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert, which delivers valuable support directly to children
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