Anita Chabria

Trump and Mamdani are both charismatic leaders who have bucked their parties and tapped into the current political ethos that eschews traditional loyalties.

With a shaky ceasefire betwen Iran and Israel, many Americans are approaching the Fourth of July with a sense of trepidation, if not outright fear.

As tens of thousands of immigrants are detained and held inside federal detention centers, the power of federal lawmakers such as Judy Chu to provide oversight and answers is even more critical — and threatened.

Federal authorities are increasingly hiding their identities, refusing to answer basic questions about their affiliations and deceiving the public to make arrests.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Sen. Alex Padilla of “lunging” at her, justifying officers forcing him to the ground and handcuffing him. It’s part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to stoke fear to justify violence.

Federal agents manhandled and cuffed U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Friday as he tried to ask questions of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It’s starting to feel like being brown is a crime.

Millions of people watched Gov. Gavin Newsom’s address denouncing President Trump and his military presence, and hundreds of thousands have followed him on TikTok and other social media platforms.

Trump and his allies are trying to paint Los Angeles as an out-of-control war zone taken over by brown-skinned criminals. The immigrants who call downtown home don’t agree.

Workers at Ambiance Apparel in Los Angeles often worked for the fast-fashion company for years, despite its run-ins with federal authorities.

President Trump has sent the National Guard into Los Angeles, claiming the city is in chaos and rioters have taken over. Meanwhile, Angelenos continue to brunch.