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LA Fire Survivors Set to Lose Case Managers as California and FEMA Funding Standoff Continues
Roughly 1,400 households will lose disaster case management support in October due to delayed federal reimbursements and unresolved funding requests.
L.A. County Prosecutors Weigh Charges in Eric Swalwell Case After Sheriff’s Investigation
The sex crimes unit is reviewing a referral forwarded in September following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that led to the former congressman's resignation.
California Orders Lenders to Report Handling of Insurance Payouts to Fire Survivors
State agencies require banks and credit unions to detail how they process wildfire insurance claims, citing over 160 complaints since January 2025.
Houston Prosecutor Says ICE Officer Appeared to Intentionally Hit Man With Vehicle
Harris County DA Sean Teare cites surveillance footage suggesting aggravated assault as ICE denies the claim, stating the man ran into the vehicle.
Talarico Criticizes Biden on Border Security in New Ad Despite Past Calls to Cut Funding
The Texas Democratic Senate candidate's shift to a tougher border stance contrasts with his 2019 proposal to redirect $800 million in state border funds to education.
GOP Candidate Rick Jackson Skips Debate, Leaves Opponent Keisha Lance Bottoms Facing Empty Podium
Jackson cited voter priorities on affordability; Bottoms criticized his absence as hiding behind wealth, marking the first time in 32 years a major-party candidate skipped the Atlanta Press Club debate.
Hurricane Isaias Downgraded to Post-Tropical Cyclone After Florida Landfall
Hundreds of thousands lose power across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia as the first Atlantic hurricane of the season moves inland.
Maricopa County Housing Hub Fails 94% of Homeless Families in Assessment
A 2023 evaluation revealed that the centralized system intended to streamline shelter access left most families without assistance amid rising homelessness.
California Athletic Commission Issues Cease-and-Desist Over Human-Robot Cage Fight
The state regulator cited safety concerns after influencer Frankie LaPenna fought remote-controlled humanoid robots in San Francisco.
Texas Executes Jamaal Howard, First US Execution Since Christa Pike Botched Procedure
Courts denied last-minute appeals citing drug supply concerns, allowing the lethal injection to proceed at the Huntsville facility.