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By Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday revealed his long-awaited plans for a massive $95 billion emergency funding request to pay for defense spending, including for the Iran war, and to promote President Donald Trump’s push to crack down on election laws. It’s a massive gamble by Johnson,
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By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russia’s grip on its gateway to the Black Sea is slipping after a series of Ukrainian attacks forced Moscow to suspend traffic through the key waterway this week, limiting the Kremlin’s ability to trade with the rest of the world. The development marks a major reversal of fortunes for
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By Holly Yan, Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A young athlete’s death has been mired in mystery since he drowned in a Texas lake three months ago. Now, two teens who were with him face charges of evidence tampering – fueling anger and speculation about what happened to Daniel Erving. The 18-year-old drowned in
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By Danya Gainor, Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — After federal immigration officers fatally shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti in January, the Department of Homeland Security was quick to issue statements defending their agents’ use of lethal force, claiming the victims had been trying to kill law enforcement. The agency’s swift judgement on the incidents
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By Adam Cancryn, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Over the course of a year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency. So by the time the Trump administration started looking for a new director,
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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — County party chairs inundated with calls. An endless stream of Google sign-up forms and spreadsheets. And a disgraced former nominee looming over it all, haunting the party’s hopes of starting anew. The snap Democratic election to replace Graham Platner and face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall is off
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By Priscilla Alvarez, Kaitlan Collins, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was furious over the pause on most vehicle stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the blowback from his base, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as prominent MAGA voices suggested that the administration was weakening its immigration enforcement.
Continue Reading CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Kaitlan Collins, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was furious over the pause on most vehicle stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the blowback from his base, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as prominent MAGA voices suggested that the administration was weakening its immigration
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office today announced the name of an 18-year-old male passenger who was among four people killed in a Riverside collision on June 2, 1978. A Volkswagen Beetle carrying five teenagers was traveling westbound on Arlington Avenue when its driver lost control, crossed the center divider, and struck
Continue ReadingBy Mike Valerio, Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — An American scientist who has studied underground nuclear tests has been detained in China for more than 18 months on spying charges, according to his supporters and a US lawmaker. Youlin Chen, a seismologist, has been “wrongfully detained” since November 2024, US Senator Edward Markey said
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ) — Research from Eisenhower Health has found that short-term increases in airborne particulate matter are associated with higher emergency department and urgent care visits across the Coachella Valley. Conducted in collaboration with the City of Indian Wells, the study examined the relationship between fine particulate matter, coarse particulate matter and patient
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Writers Guild of America today sued to block the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on the grounds that it violates federal antitrust law and would cause harm to writers. The guild’s lawsuit, filed jointly by the WGA East and West in the Northern District of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Animal Shelter has temporarily stopped accepting cats and kittens after an illness outbreak at the facility. The pause will remain in effect through July 27 while staff treat sick kittens and thoroughly clean and sanitize the shelter. Officials say the closure is a precaution to help contain the
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Abigahil Padilla SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – José Mena, residente de Somerton desde hace más de 30 años, anunció su candidatura para la Alcaldía de la ciudad con una propuesta centrada en escuchar a la comunidad, fortalecer los servicios municipales y promover el crecimiento económico mediante la creación y retención de empleos. Mena es ampliamente conocido
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Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, Mexico (KYMA) – Un crimen ha conmocionado a la comunidad mexicalense, pues se trata de un hecho presuntamente cometido por menores de 13, 15 y 16 años de edad. De acuerdo a la Fiscalía General de Baja California, el pasado 9 de julio se habrían reportado los hechos, en contra de Flaviano
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Carolina Garcia CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – Eugenio, Javier y Carlos, quienes son integrantes de distintas comisiones de la ciudad, expresaron su rechazo a una propuesta impulsada por el alcalde de Calexico, Victor Legaspi, que pretende modificar una ordenanza para permitir que los integrantes del concilio puedan destituir a miembros de comisiones. Esta propuesta será votada
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors today approved agreements with three nonprofits for the continuation of homeless shelter and related services throughout Riverside County. In a 3-0 vote without comment — with Supervisor Manuel Perez arriving late and Supervisor Chuck Washington absent — the board signed off on the county Department of Housing &
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners today approved recommendations to suspend the deployment of automated license plate reader cameras licensed by Flock Safety pending additional oversight and public input. The vote came three days after the Los Angeles Police Department announced Saturday that it had stopped working with surveillance technology
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will run for reelection in 2028, he confirmed on Tuesday. Bianco wrote a statement to News Channel 3 confirming his campaign. “Aside from the Governor election, I have always had every intention of running for re-election in 2028. Under my leadership, the men and women of
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INDIO, Calif. — The Indio City Council is set to decide Wednesday whether to extend the city’s temporary moratorium on new data centers while also considering a permanent ban on the facilities following a recommendation from the city’s Planning Commission. The issue is scheduled for the council’s July 15 meeting, where members will review the
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