Politics
Democrats will not have a shot at taking back the House of Representatives if Proposition 50 fails, a senior advisor with the campaign says
Jim Deboo, Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff and a senior advisor with the Yes on 50 campaign, spoke exclusively with Annenberg Media about the upcoming statewide ballot measure to redistrict California.
Thousands march in DTLA for “No Kings” day protest
Thousands of people march in Downtown Los Angeles for "No Kings" day protests.
U.S. Supreme Court poised to end key provision from landmark civil rights law
If Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is no longer enforceable, it could give Republicans the chance to eliminate Democrat-held House districts across the South.
California enacts first state-level ban on ultra-processed foods in school meals.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Real Food, Healthy Kids” bill, with a plan to define ultra-processed foods and phase them out of school cafeterias by 2035.
New California state law targets antisemitism in K-12 schools
Critics voice concerns on educators’ ability to spark debate within classrooms.
Israeli hostages, Palestinians released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
The deal marks a major development in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Supreme Court hears case on Colorado conversion therapy ban for minors
The United States Supreme Court took on a case Tuesday challenging a Colorado law prohibiting conversion therapy for minors exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kamala Harris calls disinformation ‘the biggest weapon against democracy’ at Los Angeles book tour stop
The former vice president rebuked corporate leaders for capitulating to Trump.
USC neighborhoods could face a wave of greater housing density next year
If signed into law this month, a new housing bill could create denser housing near LA’s transit hubs.
What the government shutdown could mean for members of the USC community
The Senate was unable to pass a spending bill, shutting down various national services and leaving thousands without pay on October 1 at midnight EST.
U.S. Department of Defense requires press to report only on authorized information
A Department of Defense memo released last week sparked concerns for free speech for journalists and its implications for news coverage regarding the government.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin speaks at USC on his new memoir
The new author spoke at Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall to promote his new book and discuss bipartisan politics.
At USC vigil, Charlie Kirk’s death described as “turning point” in American politics
Turning Point USA’s USC chapter raised $1,500 in one day to rent out the Tutor Campus Center Grand Ballroom Thursday evening to honor the late conservative activist.
President Donald Trump files $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times
The president made a defamation claim against the newspaper’s editorial board.
United States and China near agreement on TikTok, extending deadline to December
President Donald Trump has been at odds with the Chinese-owned company ByteDance for years regarding ownership and use of TikTok in the United States.