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Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, sources say

By Associated Press (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according to two people familiar with the official’s departure who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Acting Commissioner Michelle King’s departure

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Protest held in Palm Springs as a part of nationwide President’s Day demonstrations

Political groups in the Coachella Valley hosted a local protest in solidarity with nationwide protests this President’s Day. Two local political groups, Courageous Resistance and Indivisible of the Desert, hosted the protest at Palm Springs City Hall at noon on Monday. “We’re gathering to stand against corruption and advocate for a government that serves all

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Local community reacts to Stonewall National Monument’s change from ‘LGBTQ+’ to ‘LGB’

The Stonewall National Monument’s website erased most references to “transgender” and “queer” in accordance with the Trump Administration’s changes to diversity, equity and inclusion. For a place that is considered the birthplace of the gay rights movement, many are saying taking away the references to “transgender” or “queer” removes a part of American history. The

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Emergency teams respond to Delta plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport

By Michael Rios and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Follow our live coverage here. A Delta Air Lines commuter plane arriving from Minneapolis has crashed at Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with images of the incident showing the aircraft flipped upside down. “Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew

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