By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — More than a million fewer people have signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage for 2026, according to federal data released Wednesday. The drop comes after the expiration of the enhanced federal premium subsidies caused monthly payments to skyrocket for many enrollees. Just under 23 million people selected plans
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By Katelyn Polantz, Paula Reid, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department is bracing for a new wave of resignations in the Minnesota federal prosecutors’ office over recent immigration enforcement efforts in the state, sources familiar with the matter said. Prosecutors threatened to resign during a recent meeting in which US Attorney Daniel Rosen
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A house fire in Palm Desert left one person displaced Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 5:50 p.m. on the 44700 block De Anza Way. “Firefighters are on-scene of a single-story single family dwelling fire, first arriving unit reported heavy fire from the house and requested additional equipment,”
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure improvements are coming near Acrisure Arena, with officials hoping to strengthen utilities for further development in the area. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced a new substation north of I-10 and west of Cook Street, within Thousand Palms, is moving forward. Most recently, the City of Palm Desert signed a cost-sharing
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ADELANTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Raul Ruiz visited the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on Wednesday morning. After about an hour, he was ultimately denied from entering. This comes after a previous denial of entry in July 2025 and recent ICE operations facing public scrutiny. “We have been continuing to hear reports of
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) As investigations continue into the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, residents say daily life in parts of the city has been marked by anxiety, exhaustion, and disruption. Officials confirmed today that two of the officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, stood by the city’s sanctuary policies and repeated his demand that federal immigration agents leave the city. Frey’s comments come as state, local and federal officials look for ways to tamp down tensions in the wake of the
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, stood by the city’s sanctuary policies and repeated his demand that federal immigration agents leave the city. Frey’s comments come as state, local and federal officials look for ways to tamp down tensions in the wake of
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A convicted bank robber was sentenced today to 44 months in federal prison for running a nearly $1 million fraud scheme that targeted Southern California surfers whose bank cards and phones were lifted from their cars while they were catching waves. Moundir Kamil, 56, of Orange County, was also ordered to
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By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — Gaby Duarte believed the United States would offer her family protection after they fled political persecution in Venezuela. “Over there we are going to feel safe, well, we will be safe in the United States,” she recalls, breaking down in tears as she describes how her husband, Carlos García,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley community gathered in remembrance and reflection at the 17th Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day Program on Wednesday morning. More than 200 people gathered at the Palm Desert Civic Park Amphitheater, adjacent to the Holocaust Memorial founded by Holocaust survivors Joe Brandt and Earl Greif. The annual program
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By Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen, Jennifer Hansler, Oren Liebermann, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is weighing a major new strike on Iran after preliminary discussions between Washington and Tehran over limiting the country’s nuclear program and ballistic missile production failed to make progress, according to people familiar with
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The federal government partially shut down early Saturday as Congress did not agree on funding for several agencies before the midnight deadline. But this shutdown is likely to be less painful than the record-long impasse last fall for two main reasons. First, only certain agencies are shuttering since others
Continue ReadingBy Fernando Ramos, Gonzalo Zegarra, Mauricio Torres, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Colombian authorities found no survivors after a plane with 13 passengers and two crew members crashed on Wednesday, the country’s Civil Aeronautics Authority told CNN. Colombian congressman Diógenes Quintero was among those on board, according to the party that had nominated him for
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By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Democrats in Congress are digging in against any funding deal with President Donald Trump this week that doesn’t include major changes to federal immigration enforcement – dramatically increasing the odds of a shutdown at week’s end. Inside the US Capitol, Democrats firmly lined up behind
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Before “American Idol” and “The Voice,” there was “Star Search,” where some of the biggest losers became megastars. Can the revival live up to its past? Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ ‘Like a war zone’ Simple
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN More than a million fewer people have enrolled in Obamacare for 2026, new data shows. The drop comes after enhanced federal subsidies expired, leaving many Americans struggling with soaring monthly payments. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ CNN
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury deliberations got underway Wednesday in the trial of two of three men accused of gunning down a 24-year-old Riverside resident after carjacking him and his girlfriend. Qevon Xavier Harvey, 27, of Desert Hot Springs and Trezell Lamone Heckard, 30, of Vallejo are accused in the 2022 slaying of Benjamin Chanes.
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers for the BNP Paribas Open unveiled the full lineup of on-site food and beverage options for fans visiting the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in March. The lineup is headlined by three new concession partners – Sweetfin, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and Pacha Mamas – as well as an elevated renovation
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Stephen J. Hadley, former national security adviser to President George W. Bush. Personal Birth date: February 13, 1947 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name: Stephen John Hadley Father: Robert Hadley Jr. Mother: Suzanne (Bentley) Hadley Marriage: Ann (Simon) Hadley Children: Kate and
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