After bringing USC billions, Keck Medicine gutted staff and slashed benefits
The university made $3.2 billion from healthcare services in 2025. It also laid off more than 400 Keck employees and raised its nurses’ healthcare costs.
Meet the USC Board of Trustees’ 10 highest political donors
Annenberg Media sorted through FEC data to locate where the board’s federal donations were going.
Surge in AI funding prompts questions about a market bubble
AI startups have captured the majority of venture capital, raising concerns that the sector’s rapid growth may be unsustainable.
Over 90% of USC trustees’ political donations have gone to Republicans, thanks to one member
Honorary trustee Miriam Adelson — one of Trump’s most prominent backers — has donated more than 30 times as much as the 39 voting members’ contributions combined.
USC declines to join Trump’s university compact
The university is the fourth to turn down Trump’s offer, following MIT, Brown and the University of Pennsylvania.
USC Student Health to remain untouched amid federal funding scares and university budget cuts
The Trump Administration’s budget slashes and campuswide cutbacks will not affect student health services.
USC to sell Peace Garden despite student outcry
Diana Lucifera, a senior majoring in gender and sexuality studies, began every shift at the Peace Garden with a walkthrough of the property. Lucifera greeted visitors and cats between beds of native plants and under the shade of persimmon trees, all nestled in the backyard of the historic house north of campus.
Amazon does not plan to display tariff costs for online shoppers
Amazon denies plans to show tariff costs after report sparks backlash from the Trump administration.
Labor federation rallies for man deported to El Salvador
Hundreds call for the release of the man sent to an El Salvador prison by the Trump Administration in a rally organized by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.
SCOTUS rules in line with Alien Enemies Act
The US Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to use the 1798 law for deportation purposes.
Union rallies for Tufts University student
The Service Employees International Union gathered to protest the Trump Administration’s detainment of Tufts University student.
Republicans win out in legislative elections
Conservative majorities in the United States Senate and House of Representatives give the party control of all three branches of the federal government.
Experts stress importance of Los Angeles local elections: “You must get involved, and you must pay attention”
Seats in the City Council, Board of Education and District Attorney’s office will all be at stake this week, and the results of the election will impact Angelenos’ daily lives.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay $880 million to clergy sex abuse victims
More than 1,300 people dating back to the 1940s will receive settlements.
Jim McDonnell appointed as new LAPD chief
The former Los Angeles County Sheriff served with the LAPD for 29 years.