Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees abruptly lost their health insurance this month, forcing many into limbo as they wait on decisions. Some retirees aired their concerns at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, demanding answers, and welcoming news of a temporary coverage window and possible expanded options ahead. The group of...
Most Obamacare Enrollment Closes Leaving Americans With Higher Bills or Less Health Insurance
Millions of Americans are facing higher healthcare costs in 2026 as open enrollment for most federally subsidized Obamacare plans closes on Thursday and Congress remains divided on whether and how it should reinstate generous COVID-era tax credits. In 2025, about 24 million people were enrolled in the plans, created by...
Trump Administration Wins Appeal of Ruling Releasing Pro-Palestinian Activist Khalil
A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that a judge had no jurisdiction to order the release of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention, delivering President Donald Trump's administration a victory in its efforts to deport the pro-Palestinian activist. The 2-1 ruling by a panel of the Philadelphia-based...
No. 2 US ICE Official Madison Sheahan Leaving Agency, She Says in Social Media Post
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan is leaving the agency and running for Congress, she said in social media posts on Thursday. Sheahan, 28, joined ICE early last year and was a close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Sheahan plans to run to represent Ohio's...
An Interview With the President
Four White House reporters from The New York Times sat down with President Donald Trump on Jan. 7 for an extended interview in the Oval Office. David E. Sanger, one of the reporters, walked Michael Barbaro through their conversation, and then David, Katie Rogers, Tyler Pager and Zolan Kanno-Youngs shared...
Militant Pro-Israel Group Agrees to Halt Operations in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday a settlement with Betar U.S., an extreme pro-Israel group, after the organization agreed to stop what her office described as “widespread persecution of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and Jewish New Yorkers” who disagreed with its views on the Middle East. James’ office...
Cuba Mourns 32 Soldiers Killed in US Attack on Venezuela
Cuba received on Thursday the remains of its 32 soldiers killed in combat during the U.S. attack on Venezuela and stunning capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, paying homage to the troops as national "heroes." The remains of the soldiers, members of Cuba's armed forces and intelligence agencies, arrived early...
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Crackdown on Protesters
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials it accused of being behind the crackdown on protests and warned it was tracking Iranian leaders' funds being wired to banks around the world, as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration increases pressure on Tehran. The U.S. Treasury Department in...
US Justice Department Seeks to Block California Limits on Oil Wells Near Schools, Hospitals
The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it sued to block a California law requiring oil and gas drilling to be separated from schools, homes and hospitals by buffer zones of more than half a mile (1 km). The Justice Department said it sought an injunction against the legislation's enforcement...
Visalia School Disturbance Leads to Woman’s Arrest for Being Under the Influence
A woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a disturbance near Veva Blunt Elementary School during student dismissal, Visalia police said. Officers responded at about 2:20 p.m. to a report of a disturbance in the 700 block of South Chinowth. Police said the woman ran through the area near the school...