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Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week. The bill is expected to be introduced this month, and perhaps as soon as the end of next week, […]
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Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States
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Los Angeles City Council to Vote on Enhanced Protections for Fast-Food Workers

Los Angeles City Council to Vote on Enhanced Protections for Fast-Food Workers

The Los Angeles City Council is scheduled to vote on Tuesday on an ordinance that would extend enhanced labor protections to fast-food workers, mirroring a 2024 law already in place for large retail employees. The proposed ordinance, approved by the L.A. City Council’s economic development and jobs committee last month, aims to provide fast-food workers with more predictable schedules, requiring employers to give notice of schedules at least two weeks in advance. Additionally, it mandates a six-hour paid training session to educate workers on minimum wage laws and other labor protections. This initiative is strongly supported by the California Fast Food Workers Union, affiliated with the Service Employees International Union, which has long advocated for better conditions for the predominantly immigrant and female workforce in the fast-food industry. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez first introduced the ordinance in 2024.
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George Lucas Opens Narrative Art Museum in Los Angeles, Featuring Diverse Collection Beyond 'Star Wars'

George Lucas Opens Narrative Art Museum in Los Angeles, Featuring Diverse Collection Beyond 'Star Wars'

George Lucas Opens Narrative Art Museum in Los Angeles, Featuring Diverse Collection Beyond 'Star Wars'
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Declines to Testify Before House Panel on Homelessness Funding

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Declines to Testify Before House Panel on Homelessness Funding

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declined an invitation to testify before the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding alleged 'waste, fraud and abuse' of over $1 billion in federal homelessness funding. The subcommittee had requested her appearance on September 15 for a public hearing titled 'Fixing Fraud and Failure in Federally Funded Homelessness Services.' Mayor Bass's legal counsel, David Michaelson, informed the subcommittee that she was 'not available on that date' but stated her office would comply with requests for records and documents related to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) from January 1, 2020, to the present. The DOGE panel, led by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), is proceeding with the hearing despite the mayor's absence, criticizing her decision as an avoidance of accountability for policies that have allegedly increased homelessness and fostered corruption in Los Angeles.
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Senator Ted Budd Urges Congress for Increased Hurricane Helene Aid Amidst Slow North Carolina Recovery

Senator Ted Budd Urges Congress for Increased Hurricane Helene Aid Amidst Slow North Carolina Recovery

North Carolina Republican Senator Ted Budd testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee in July 2026, advocating for the inclusion of Hurricane Helene recovery aid in President Trump's $87.6 billion supplemental request. This request is primarily designated for the Pentagon and the war in Iran. Senator Budd highlighted the stalled recovery projects in western North Carolina, citing insufficient funding as the primary cause. He noted that debris continues to clog waterways, and essential facilities for drinking water and wastewater remain unrebuilt. Furthermore, many homeowners are still paying mortgages on properties that are either unlivable or have not yet been reconstructed, two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. President Trump had visited Swannanoa, North Carolina, in January 2025, promising aid to communities affected by the hurricane and appointing Michael Whatley as the recovery czar. However, the recovery has been described as painfully slow and uneven, with federal fundin...
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Animal Collective Announces 'Feels' Album Playback Shows in New York and Los Angeles

Animal Collective Announces 'Feels' Album Playback Shows in New York and Los Angeles

Animal Collective Announces 'Feels' Album Playback Shows in New York and Los Angeles
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RAND Corporation Seeks AI/Bio Research Project Manager for CAST Center in Los Angeles

RAND Corporation Seeks AI/Bio Research Project Manager for CAST Center in Los Angeles

The RAND Corporation, a non-profit, non-partisan research institution established in 1948 to advise the U.S. government on national security, is actively seeking an AI/Bio Research Project Manager, Operations (Term) for its Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) in Los Angeles. This position is a three-year term appointment with potential for renewal and longer-term employment. The role is described as high-ownership within a fast-moving team, supporting one of RAND's highest-priority research centers. The Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting the Center's people operations and managing the CAST Operations team. Key responsibilities include managing people support processes for new hires and exiting team members, leading project management for internal team and RAND performance review cycles, and providing high-level project management for cross-center initiatives. The role also involves overseeing at least one satellite office and serving as a team lead for junior operations staff, ...
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Deloitte Seeks Senior Consultant for Global Business Services with AI Focus in Los Angeles

Deloitte Seeks Senior Consultant for Global Business Services with AI Focus in Los Angeles

Deloitte Seeks Senior Consultant for Global Business Services with AI Focus in Los Angeles
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Public Defenders Challenge Legality of President Trump's Federal Prosecutor Appointment in Los Angeles

Public Defenders Challenge Legality of President Trump's Federal Prosecutor Appointment in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles federal public defender’s office has renewed efforts to remove Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Southern California, from his position. They accuse the government of using 'shadow games' to maintain his authority without Senate confirmation. This renewed challenge cites a recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in *United States v. Jackson*, which stated that the Department of Justice cannot keep an unconfirmed official in charge of a U.S. attorney’s office by simply changing their title while retaining full powers. Essayli has been leading the U.S. attorney’s office in the Central District of California as 'first assistant U.S. attorney' and 'special attorney,' despite a federal judge's ruling last year that he was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney. The public defenders argue that this workaround violates constitutional rights and undermines the legitimacy of the criminal justice system, specifically seeking to disqualify Essayli from prosecuting their client,...
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An evangelical explains what people get wrong about her faith

An evangelical explains what people get wrong about her faith

A new book from writer Bonnie Kristian argues that evangelicalism has been “monstered.” What aren’t we getting right?
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Attorney General Todd Blanche Expresses Concern Over 'Pandemic' of Gender Transitions in Schools, Justice Department Files Lawsuit

Attorney General Todd Blanche Expresses Concern Over 'Pandemic' of Gender Transitions in Schools, Justice Department Files Lawsuit

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has voiced significant concern regarding what he termed a 'pandemic' of gender transitions occurring in schools across the United States. During an appearance on Fox News, Blanche stated that parents, regardless of their location, would not want schools to change their child's name without parental notification. He announced a partnership with the Department of Education to address this trend. This statement follows a 'first-of-its-kind lawsuit' filed by the Justice Department against a Kansas school district. The lawsuit aims to prevent the district from 'facilitating secret 'gender transitions' for children at school without their parents’ knowledge or consent.' The district denies any wrongdoing and faces the potential loss of nearly $70 million in federal funds if found in violation of federal law. The core of the lawsuit revolves around internal school guidelines, which were never formally adopted as policy, suggesting that requests from transgender students to keep ...