Politics/Govt

A Southwest Airlines plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on April 2, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

US airports report delays due to government shutdown 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer  Major U.S. airports have reported experiencing flight delays amid the shutdown of the federal government.  Secretary of Transport Sean Duffy told reporters on Monday that air

City Council to discuss affordable housing  

Santa Clarita City Hall is hosting a discussion focused on affordable housing Tuesday, after years of lamenting how state laws have eroded the city’s local control on its reviews for

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Trump: Israel agrees to Gaza withdrawal line  

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza as part of his administration’s peace plan to end

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Government shutdowns: past lessons and impacts 

By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer  The government shut down on Wednesday, with Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal on a short-term spending plan.  The White House and Republicans were