By Amy O’Kruk, Ethan Cohen, Renée Rigdon, Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and Republicans have launched an unprecedented effort this year to redraw state congressional maps to help protect the party’s narrow majority in the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have responded with redistricting efforts of their own, setting
Continue ReadingBy Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The federal judge in Illinois who ordered federal agents to limit aggressive tactics against protesters is known for her stern tone and an extensive career in civil and criminal litigation. Trump administration officials have defended themselves in court as Judge Sara L. Ellis of the Northern District of Illinois
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — When the Supreme Court meets Wednesday to hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs, the justices will be debating more than a controversial policy with vast implications for the global economy. It will also be deciding the limits of a president’s power – an area in
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – An emotional plea from Mary Beushausen, Emmanuel Haro’s maternal grandmother in the courtroom on Monday. “He never gave me a chance to see my grandchildren. He kept my daughter away,” Beushausen said. Jake Haro, 32, is heading to prison after pleading guilty in the murder of his 7-month old son –
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By Esha Mitra, Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — An avalanche that crashed through a camp on Nepal’s Mount Yalung Ri on Monday has killed at least seven people, including five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said. At least 15 people were climbing the 5,630-meter (18,471–foot) mountain when the avalanche struck base camp around
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By Tal Shalev, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Less than a week ago, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Israeli military’s top lawyer, tasked with enforcing the rule of law within the nation’s armed forces. Now, she is under arrest as part of a criminal investigation into the leak of a video showing the alleged abuse,
Continue ReadingBy CNN staff (CNN) — New York City voters will choose their next mayor Tuesday, closing out an eventful campaign between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. In the months after Mamdani’s surprise Democratic primary win, the 34-year-old democratic socialist has sought to grow his base and reassure voters
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio invites the community to get a taste of its 10th Annual Indio BBQ Festival on Saturday. The festival starts at 4:00 p.m. and runs through 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Indio at the Center Stage, 82881 Miles Avenue. The city’s tasty tradition will feature smoky, savory BBQ, live
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Right now, an estimated one in eight households in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties experience food insecurity, with rates expected to climb even higher during the current government shutdown. And now, the Lifekind Foundation is trying to serve a thousand local families through its “Thanksgiving Basket Initiative.” The Foundation is
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – It was a day of celebration in Los Angeles as the city hosted a World Series parade for the second year in a row. Tens of thousands of fans turned out to the celebration in downtown LA Monday morning, showing off their pride for the team. Some local fans also made the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Senior citizens in the Coachella Valley say they’ve been getting calls that sound like loved ones in distress, asking for money. Artificial intelligence is being used by scammers to clone people’s voices, and according to the University of Chicago, 91% of people can’t tell the difference between a real voice
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local senior centers in the Coachella Valley are preparing for a surge in demand as SNAP benefits come to a stop amid the ongoing government shutdown. Tens of thousands of older adults now face difficult choices about how to put food on the table, and many are turning to local
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Election Day is just one day away. Voters will decide on Proposition 50, introduced by Gov. Gavin Newsom, which would temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts starting in 2026 to favor Democrats. If passed, the measure could help Democrats secure five additional seats in the House of Representatives. Locally, the City
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors tomorrow is slated to approve the Riverside County Office of Agriculture Commissioner’s proposed contract with the state to monitor programs intended to ensure containment of any pink bollworm threats to cotton crops countywide. The office has entered into agreements with the California Department of Food & Agriculture
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Update 11/5/25 The suspect, Angelo Jose Saldivar, appeared in court on Wednesday, pleading not guilty to all charges. He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 10 and Nov. 12. Original Report 11/3/25 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – Prosecutors filed charges against a man accused of killing a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy responding
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By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Xi Jinping is not known for his easy smiles. China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand. But images released by the White House show a different side of Xi
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Update 11/3/25 Jake Haro was sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. Haro, 32, admitted to assaulting his son, Emmanuel Haro, to the point that it caused his death, according to court documents. Haro pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder and filing a false police report. His guilty
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By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was heading to Florida on Friday, watching Fox News, when he saw the network run a story on how Christians were being targeted by Islamic groups in Nigeria, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The president was “immediately” angered by
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of some passengers. Since the start of the shutdown, controllers and other essential workers, like Transportation Security Administration screeners,
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump urged New Yorkers in his strongest terms yet to vote for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral race on the eve of the election. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him, and hope
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