CAPE TOWN, South Africa — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a human rights violation, a move that reflects Elon Musk's repeated and false claims over the years that authorities in his country of birth are anti-white and even...
A Presidency That’s Off the Rails. It Took Only Two Weeks.
Bret Stephens: Hi, Gail. Who’s worse: Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr,. or Kash Patel? Gail Collins: Gee, Bret, good question. Easy to imagine RFK Jr. screwing up the vaccination system and sending throngs of people to the hospital, if not worse. But I have to go for Kash Patel — just...
Trump Administration’s Data Deletions Set off ‘a Mad Scramble,’ Researcher Says
NEW YORK — Researchers are in what one described as “a mad scramble” to sort out what public data the Trump administration has deleted from government websites and electronic publications. Late last week, federal agencies took down scores of government webpages as staffers hurried to comply with President Donald Trump’s...
Trump Orders Creation of US Sovereign Wealth Fund, Says It Could Own Part of TikTok
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used to profit off of TikTok if he's successful at finding it an American buyer. Trump signed an order on his...
Central California Psychedelic Summit Returns to Tower Theatre in Fresno
The Central California Psychedelic Summit will return to the Tower Theatre on Feb. 15-16, bringing together professionals, experts, and community members for two days of education and dialogue on psychedelics' role in mental health and personal growth. Hosted by Advanced Behavioral Concepts, this year’s summit will expand on the success...
Fresno EOC Energy Assistance Staffers Get Layoff Notices
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission staffers who help low-income Fresno County residents apply for utility assistance programs received layoff letters on Friday. It was unclear Monday whether the agency, which was created nearly 60 years ago as an anti-poverty nonprofit, will be able to continue provide the assistance service. A staffer...
Disgraced Former Congressman TJ Cox Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Terrence John "TJ" Cox, a former Democratic congressman from Fresno, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of wire fraud and one count of wire fraud affecting a financial institution, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith said. Cox is scheduled for sentencing on June 2. According to court documents, Cox perpetrated fraud...
Fresno County Crash Kills Woman, Injures Child on Highway 168
Updated at 4:34 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2025 The Fresno County Sheriff — Coroner's Office identified the 30-year-old women as Bailie French of Squaw Valley. Original Story The California Highway Patrol reported it's investigating a fatal crash that left a 30-year-old woman dead and a 7-year-old child injured on Highway...
Newsom Counters Trump, Orders More Stormwater Stored in Valley Reservoirs
As downpours soak Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to capture and store more stormwater in San Joaquin Valley reservoirs for farmers and towns, and to “remove or minimize” any obstacles that stand in the way. If that sounds familiar, it is: The governor issued similar orders two years ago, when...
Protests in All 50 States Against Trump’s Administration on Wednesday
A nationwide protest movement, 50501 Movement — short for "50 states, 50 protests, one day" — is gaining traction across social media, calling for demonstrations on Feb. 5 to "fight fascism." Newsweek reported that the protests are aimed at President Donald Trump’s policies since returning to the White House, including...