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Kevin Rector

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State and national politics reporter @latimes.com.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 5d

Bonta said such shifting strategies were the work of a “consistently and brazenly lawless and lawbreaking federal administration,” and that his office was “duty-bound” to fight back and will — as many times as it takes.

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Trump uses repeated funding cuts to pressure California, complicating state's legal fight

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration more than 40 times. He says President Trump disregards the rule of law and overstates his control of federal funding.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 5d

When the Trump admin has faced pushback over cuts to California’s federal funding, it's repeatedly shifted strategy to go after the same funding again.

That's complicated California’s legal war with the administration, which stands at 40+ lawsuits.

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Trump uses repeated funding cuts to pressure California, complicating state's legal fight

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration more than 40 times. He says President Trump disregards the rule of law and overstates his control of federal funding.

www.latimes.com

Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 5d

Trump uses repeated funding cuts to pressure California, complicating state’s legal fight

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Trump uses repeated funding cuts to pressure California, complicating state's legal fight

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration more than 40 times. He says President Trump disregards the rule of law and overstates his control of federal funding.

www.latimes.com

Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 8d

Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for ‘sanctuary’ states

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Judge halts Trump administration cuts to disaster aid for 'sanctuary' states

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Trump administration plan to reduce disaster aid for states with so-called 'sanctuary' policies for undocumented immigrants.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8d

Exclusive: In the first half of the year, upheaval from the Trump administration’s foreign aid freeze delayed the delivery of hundreds of USAID shipments of antimalarial and HIV medical supplies to regional warehouses in dozens of countries.

The consequences were deadly.

Trump’s USAID pause stranded lifesaving drugs. Children died waiting.

USAID antimalarial and HIV supplies valued at nearly $140 million were delayed in the first half of the year or not delivered at all due to the Trump administration’s foreign aid pause, The Post found...

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 9d

California, other states again sue Trump administration for tying aid to immigration laws

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California, other states again sue Trump administration for tying aid to immigration laws

California and other blue states are suing the Trump administration again over its efforts to withhold federal funding from states with so-called 'sanctuary' policies.

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Stuart Leavenworth @sleavenworth.bsky.social · 10d

ICYMI: Powerful interactive report by @lamarrlemee.bsky.social on how and where ICE is shuttling detainees nationwide, often for retaliatory reasons, lawyers say.

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Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee (@lamarrlemee.bsky.social)

Data reporter @latimes.com

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 10d

My latest:”Through gossamer tributes, Kirk’s cruel condemnation of transgender people & his racist throwback views abt Black Americans were no longer anathema but instead are being treated as just another political view to be respectfully debated —like a position on tax rates or health care policy.”

What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 11d

In Trump’s ‘domestic terrorism’ memo, some see blueprint for vengeance that echoes history

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In Trump's 'domestic terrorism' memo, some see blueprint for vengeance that echoes history

Critics of President Trump said his memorandum on combatting 'domestic terrorism' is designed to justify a campaign of vengeance against his enemies. The White House dismissed such claims.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 13d

Justice Department sues California, other states that have declined to share voter rolls

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Justice Department sues California, other states that have declined to share voter rolls

The U.S. Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber for failing to hand over the state's voter rolls.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 14d

Trump’s attacks on Kimmel and ABC put him at odds with high-profile conservatives (w/ Ana Ceballos):

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Trump's attacks on Kimmel and ABC put him at odds with high-profile conservatives

After Disney took Kimmel off the air at ABC, some Trump allies worried the threat of regulating speech was taking it too far — and that conservatives could be next.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 14d

‪“It’s so important to have a free press, and it is nuts that we aren’t paying more attention to it.”‬ — @jimmykimmel.com

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Michael Hiltzik @hiltzikm.bsky.social · 15d

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Commentary: Here's why CEOs think Trump's economic policies aren't working

The signals of a weakening economy may still be only faintly felt by most Americans — and most sharply by lower-income households — but they're no secret to business leaders.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 15d

In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment

In a dizzying few days, Trump ramps up attacks on political opponents and 1st Amendment

President Trump has pressed for federal authorities to prosecute his political opponents, while he and his allies have taken steps to crack down on free speech.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 16d

Bonta demands FCC chair ‘stop his campaign of censorship’ following Kimmel suspension:

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Bonta demands FCC chair 'stop his campaign of censorship' following Kimmel suspension

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta accused FCC Chairman Brendan Carr of abusing his power to intimidate television broadcasters into toeing a conservative line in favor of President Trump.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 17d

‘We can’t sit on the sidelines’: LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights

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'We can't sit on the sidelines': LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights

LGBTQ+ candidates have been motivated to run for political office across the country by recent backsliding on queer rights nationally, but also by local issues important to their communities.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 19d

From January:

Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · Jan 26

Trump talks ‘free speech’ while moving to muzzle those he disagrees with

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Trump talks 'free speech' while moving to muzzle those he disagrees with

President Trump issued an executive order purporting to end government censorship. Critics scoffed, saying his actions do just the opposite.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 21d

Israel faces global backlash as Gaza invasion deepens isolation

Israel faces global backlash as Gaza invasion deepens isolation

Netanyahu has forged ahead with the ground operation despite repeated warnings from allies and adversaries that it would trigger a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza City.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 20d

Trump administration moves to make U.S. citizenship harder with revised civics test

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Trump administration moves to make U.S. citizenship harder with revised civics test

The Trump administration moved again Wednesday to make it harder to gain U.S. citizenship, announcing a slate of changes to the civics test that immigrants must pass to be naturalized.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 21d

Protester found not guilty of assault against federal officer at L.A. immigration protest despite top Border Patrol official's testimony. Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Protester found not guilty of assault despite top Border Patrol official's testimony

A misdemeanor assault case against Brayan Ramos-Brito was the first to go to trial after dozens of people were accused of impeding or attacking federal agents during protests against immigration enfor...

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 22d

Charlie Kirk railed against transgender rights. His killing has further fueled the fight: www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

Charlie Kirk railed against transgender rights. His killing has further fueled the fight

Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting has further stoked an anti-transgender movement that Kirk helped lead, as officials and conservative activists alike delve into the alleged shooter's motivations and any ...

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 27d

Data show just ~1/3 of Americans believe political violence is or could be justified, even fewer say they'd personally engage & many of them can be dissuaded.

“So when somebody on a day like today asks, ‘Is this who we are?’ ... The answer is, ‘No!’”

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A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

Experts on political violence said the factors shaping the current moment are clear — and similar to those that shaped past periods of political violence.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 27d

'Is being gay a crime?' Venezuelan makeup artist rebuilds life after 125 days in El Salvador prison

'Is being gay a crime?' Venezuelan makeup artist rebuilds life after 125 days in El Salvador prison

Andry Hernández Romero emerged from the Salvadoran mega-prison as a household name. He's now grappling with how to heal from the traumatic ordeal.

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Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 27d

A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

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A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

Experts on political violence said the factors shaping the current moment are clear — and similar to those that shaped past periods of political violence.

www.latimes.com

Kevin Rector @kevrector.bsky.social · 29d

Schiff's attorney @preetbharara.bsky.social wrote that they were "disturbed by the highly irregular, partisan process that led to these baseless accusations," the release of info that endangered Schiff and his family, "and Mr. Pulte’s role in this sordid effort."

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Schiff lawyer told Justice Department it should investigate Pulte for probing mortgages of Trump opponents

An attorney for Sen. Adam Schiff told the Department of Justice that there was 'no factual basis' to investigate Schiff over mortgage fraud claims, but 'ample' reason to investigate the Trump official...

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