Politics
What the ‘Kirkiversary’ says about Gen Z
Charlie Kirk’s murder inspired memes that remain one year later.
Hilton and Becerra go head-to-head on economy and AI during only scheduled debate
The debate was likely California voters’ only opportunity to witness the two gubernatorial hopefuls face-off.
Trump Administration changes Title IX rules, impacting USC students
The changes revert to the 2020 law after the Biden Administration originally changed it in 2024.
USC community left dumbfounded following President Trump’s remarks suggesting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego
At Trump's Monday night Nebraska rally, he labeled cities Los Angeles and San Diego as “small prices to pay” in exchange for keeping the country safe amidst the war in Iran.
Prop 40 would tax California’s billionaires. Here’s what to know about the wealth tax dividing Democrats
The tax revenue would be allocated to California’s healthcare system.
California tax credits could open doors for the next generation of journalists
The Assembly Bill aims to help newsrooms retain and hire reporters, but its effect on entry-level opportunities may take years to measure.
President Donald Trump launches an AI-powered chatbot and USC students aren’t convinced
America.gov, is meant to give Americans access to Federal government information and services online. USC students express hesitation in trusting the AI tool.
L.A. County Republican Party chair pushes for GOP turnout, opposes wealth tax and DSA
In a wide ranging interview with Annenberg Media, Roxanne Hoge said the LAGOP would be recommending Democrats in certain races where no Republican advanced to the general election.
Hilton pledges to abolish DMV if elected governor
The Republican candidate spoke outside the West Hollywood DMV Tuesday morning.
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman makes her pitch to Muslim voters at the Islamic Center of Southern California
Organizers said Raman is the first candidate running for Los Angeles mayor to visit the center.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass sends letter to USC president urging administration to drop appeal and allow faculty to unionize
The university is challenging whether the bargaining unit can exist before the National Labor Relations Board.
Nithya Raman comes out in support of USC Faculty Union in video posted to social media
Raman will join city attorney candidate Marissa Roy and State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas for a rally at Tommy Trojan.
Fall 2026 CPF fellows include former Biden senior advisor, White House correspondent and Rhode Island congresswoman
The six fellows also include a legal analyst, former assistant secretary of education and co-founder of the Lincoln Project.
New visa rules affecting international students take effect in September. Here’s what to know
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy replaces the long-standing “duration of status” system with fixed periods of stay for international students, exchange visitors and journalists on I visas.
Here’s how USC’s neighbors voted in the Los Angeles mayoral primary
Voters in University Park were divided over Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman.