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By Alayna Treene, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s strategy to swiftly roll out mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown has shifted in recent days, administration officials familiar with the talks told CNN, as an increasing number of Republican lawmakers and Trump administration officials acknowledge the potential political perils of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say 22 people were arrested and nine guns were seized during a weekend gathering of the Mongols Motorcycle Club at Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. Chief Andy Mills told News Channel 3 the event drew roughly 1,000 Mongols members for what he described as the club’s annual
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A West Hollywood resident was pronounced dead after a crash last week in Twentynine Palms, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Diego M. Thornton, 52, was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday, Oct. 2, just before 8 p.m. on Amboy Road, east of Mica Avenue. The California Highway Patrol
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (CNS) – A person was rescued today from a trail in Palm Desert after suffering from a medical complaint. The rescue was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 470000 block of Portola Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the individual suffered moderate injuries
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By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, and New York to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, two law enforcement sources told CNN. Employees in the FBI’s DC and New York field offices received a
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By Gonzalo Zegarra and Isa Cardona, CNN (CNN) — Argentine President Javier Milei took to the stage Monday night in Buenos Aires for a book launch-turned-rock concert, a move that delighted his fans but drew criticism from opposition members who accused him of being out of touch with the country’s economic problems. Surrounded by a
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By Morgan Rimmer, Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN earlier Tuesday that he would swear her in “as soon as she wants.” “We will swear in Rep.-Elect [Adelita]
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By Isa Cardona, CNN (CNN) — Five people have been arrested following an alleged assassination attempt on Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, according to the country’s energy minister Ines Manzano. Noboa’s car was surrounded by a group of around 500 people throwing rocks as he traveled in a convoy to Cañar province, where he was scheduled
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By Tami Luhby, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: The Trump administration has clarified that it will use Section 32 tariff revenue, which typically supports child nutrition programs, to extend funding for WIC during the shutdown — instead of using Section 232 revenue as initially announced. The Trump administration said Tuesday it will use
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By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility – which guides planes into and out of the airport –
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! You may think you’re exhausted because you have too many things on your plate. The real reason might be how you’re using technology. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Contractors hit hard Unlike federal employees, contract
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! You may think you’re exhausted because you have too many things on your plate. The real reason might be how you’re using technology. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Contractors hit hard Unlike federal employees, contract workers
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada wasn’t leaving anything to chance when he was packing for his visit to Washington this week — including, apparently, his neckwear. “I wore red for you,” he explained to US President Donald Trump, gesturing to his patterned tie colored to match typical Republican
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City. Personal Birth date: May 28, 1944 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Rudolph William Louis Giuliani Father: Harold Giuliani, tavern owner Mother: Helen (D’Avanzo) Giuliani, secretary Marriages: Judith Nathan (May 24, 2003-2019, divorced);
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League. February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29-13. February 9, 2025 – Super Bowl LIX takes place at
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer, actress and entrepreneur. Personal Birth date: January 19, 1946 Birth place: Locust Ridge, Sevier County, Tennessee Birth name: Dolly Rebecca Parton Father: Robert Lee Parton, farmer Mother: Avie Lee (Owens) Parton Marriage: Carl
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Islamic New Year. For followers of Islam in the Western Hemisphere, the next New Year begins on the evening of June 16, 2026. The exact date can vary depending on the method used to determine the start of the new year, such as moon-sighting
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US War in Afghanistan, which began on October 7, 2001 with allied air strikes on Taliban and al Qaeda targets. The United States linked the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to al Qaeda, a group that operated under the Taliban regime’s protection in Afghanistan. Timeline
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan. Personal Birth date: May 24, 1941 Birth place: Duluth, Minnesota Birth name: Robert Allen Zimmerman Father: Abraham Zimmerman, furniture and appliance salesman Mother: Beatty (Stone) Zimmerman, model and housewife Marriages: Carol Dennis (1986-1992, divorced); Sara Lowndes (1965-1977,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The national nonprofit “Human Rights Campaign” announced that the city of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center will receive awards at an upcoming event. The “HRC Palm Springs Garden Party” raises funds to support the organization’s work to defend, protect, and advance equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. The
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