Homelessness drop in LA comes with questions over count methods
The number of homeless people in the Los Angeles region dropped for the second year in a row, according to a count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA. However, some officials have questioned the accuracy of the data. Homeless count LAHSA conducts an annual homeless count each January to track the number […]
Trump releases half of National Guard troops in LA
The Trump administration is reportedly releasing around 2,000 members of the California National Guard who were deployed to Los Angeles earlier this year. The Department of Defense (DOD) announced on Tuesday, July 15, that the decision follows a successful mission. Troops recalled That number represents about half of the troops deployed to LA last month […]
Vance Boelter indicted on federal charges in shooting of Minn. lawmakers
The man accused of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses on June 14 was formally indicted by a grand jury Tuesday, July 15. Vance Boelter, 57, is facing six criminal charges at the federal level. Prosecutors have indicated that they might seek the death penalty as a possible punishment if Boelter is convicted. […]
Where is Weapons and Warfare headed next?
The Weapons and Warfare team is off this week, working on a special project for Wednesday, July 23. Until then, you can check out some of the W&W archive in the links below. Previous episodes of Weapons and Warfare: Inside the F-35 Lightning jet assembly line: Weapons and Warfare The battle against misinformation: Weapons and […]
Russia snubs Trump, launches new strikes on Ukraine: Unbiased Updates, July 16, 2025
Russia thumbs its nose at Trump’s ultimatum, launching new strikes on Ukraine. Is the war escalating, or just entering a new phase? Plus, the pressure is mounting from inside Trump’s own party. Even his allies want the Epstein files out in the open. And you only get six hours, then you’re out. The Trump administration’s […]
Trump says Bondi should release ‘credible’ Epstein files
President Donald Trump said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible” regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. His remarks, made on Tuesday, July 15, while speaking to reporters, came as Bondi faces growing criticism from Republican lawmakers and Trump supporters over her handling of the case. Trump also said he received a […]
Vice President Vance breaks Senate tie on $9B spending rollback
The Senate voted Tuesday, July 15, to advance a $9 billion rescissions bill backed by President Donald Trump. The legislation would cancel previously approved funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting. It passed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Three Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, […]
Trump might try new angle to force out Fed chair Powell
President Donald Trump appears to have adopted a new strategy in trying to force Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign before his term ends next year. Trump is now criticizing Powell over what he believes is the exorbitant cost of renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington. “When you spend $2.5 billion on, […]
Trump administration asking for voter rolls and to inspect equipment: Report
The Trump administration and its associates are allegedly seeking access to voter data and physical inspections of election equipment. The request is raising concerns among local and state election officials over potential interference in the 2026 midterms. The Washington Post first reported the story on Wednesday, July 16. ‘Most unusual activity’ in Colorado The Post […]