The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources agency, also said it would begin subjecting all federal employees to “enhanced standards of suitability and conduct” and ominously warned of future downsizing. The email sent to millions of employees said those who leave their posts voluntarily will receive about eight months of salary, but they have to choose to do so by…
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Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India’s northern city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering. The festival is held every 12 years at the confluence of sacred rivers. A stampede occurred as people rushed to take part in a bathing ritual at the festival early Wednesday. In images from the scene of the stampede, families waited at makeshift hospitals to get word of their missing relatives, rescuers were helping the injured and police tried to manage the massive crowds. Here’s what to know about the festival: A religious gathering…
President Donald Trump’s planned pause of federal grants and loans was supposed to start Tuesday — as his administration begins an ideological review of spending — and caused concern among South Florida local government officials before a judge put it temporarily on hold. Multiple programs and projects rely on federal money. Leer en español Trump said he is working to ensure federal programs align with his policy priorities, while local leaders try to determine what this means for their budgets — especially in areas that impact low-income families the most, such as affordable housing and public transportation. 6 p.m. report:…
More vans filled with suspected migrants from China were stopped Tuesday morning in Coral Gables, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News. Leer en español According to a source, 13 migrants each were inside two separate vans and were detained. The drivers of both vans were also taken into custody. WATCH BELOW: Coral Gables police give update on suspected Chinese migrants detained Tuesday One van was stopped outside of Gables Estates at the corner of Southwest 88th Street and Old Cutler Road. The other van was stopped along Kendall Drive, according to the source. Police confirmed that they received 911 calls…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday defended the legality of President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of at least 17 inspectors general, telling reporters that the administration is confident that the oustings, ordered across nearly every major federal agency, would survive any potential challenges in court. Speaking to reporters for the first time from the podium of the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Leavitt defended Trump’s decision to fire, without warning, the inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency – an abrupt and unprecedented purge that shocked many outside observers. Asked about the terminations Tuesday, Leavitt doubled down…
Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping immigration bill, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on people in the country illegally
China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday they would begin talks on details of a code of conduct in the South China Sea. China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday they would begin talks on details of a code of conduct in the South China Sea. China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday they would begin talks on details of a code of conduct in the South China Sea.
Rainfall is needed and generally welcomed across Southern California. But following two historic fires, it also poses risks and it heightens the concern over contaminants that could make their way into storm drains, creeks, rivers, and beaches. HEALTH & FITNESS Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:07PM The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a rain advisory for all county beaches. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Rainfall is needed and generally welcomed across Southern California. But following two historic fires, it also poses risks and it heightens the concern over contaminants that could make their way into storm drains, creeks, rivers,…
The glowing Chinese lantern festival has more than 50 installations along the trail. LOCALISH Tuesday, January 28, 2025 9:25PM The glowing Chinese lantern festival has more than 50 installations along the trail. HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Botanic Garden is celebrating the Lunar New Year with its glowing Radiant Nature display, featuring vibrant Chinese lanterns that illuminate the garden’s trail. Justin Lacey is the Director of communications at the Garden. “It’s a really magical experience,” Lacey said. Inspired by the cultural traditions of the Lunar New Year, the lanterns showcase designs of animals and flowers. Radiant Garden runs through February 23,…
Ready to experience the sights and sounds of the spectacular San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade? Enter for your chance to win and see it live! San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade Tuesday, January 28, 2025 9:33PM SAN FRANCISCO — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us! We’re giving you a chance to experience the most spectacular Chinese New Year parade, live in person on Saturday, February 15! Enter below for your chance to win a trip to San Francisco, traveling Friday, 2/14/25 through Monday, 2/17/25. The parade package includes round trip airfare provided by Alaska Airlines, a three-night stay…
From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Snake. SAN FRANCISCO — The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is based on cycles of the moon and falls on a different day every year. In 2025, the Year of the Snake begins on Jan. 29. It marks the start of a new lunar calendar and is a celebration of the arrival of spring. It is known to Asian communities around the world by different names, the most commonly used being Chinese New Year or…
A scrapyard in Atco, New Jersey has become a go-to spot for some of Hollywood’s biggest productions. LOCALISH Tuesday, January 28, 2025 9:41PM A scrapyard in Atco, New Jersey has become a go-to spot for some of Hollywood’s biggest productions. Atco, NJ — Gregory Sharp is metal. The facility manager at Wade’s Salvage Inc. knows everything about it. The price, the weight, the value. He’s seen a lot of metal coming through his scrap metal operation over the years. The Atco, New Jersey salvage operation has been in his family since World War II, operating mainly during the week as…
The TSA at Newark Liberty International Airport gave us a tour of its Lost and Found department, which aims to reunite travelers with their items. localish ByMichelle Charlesworth Tuesday, January 28, 2025 9:47PM The TSA at Newark Liberty International Airport gave us a tour of its Lost and Found department, which aims to reunite travelers with their items. NEWARK, New Jersey — The TSA at Newark Liberty International Airport gave us a tour of its Lost and Found department, which aims to reunite travelers with their lost items. Keys, passports, glasses, hats, scarves, belts, phones, and even driver’s licenses were…
Nearly 20,000 cases of Horizon Organic Plain Whole Milk have been recalled due to possible premature spoilage. The recall involves 8-ounce boxes sold in California, Nevada and Arizona. recall Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:24PM Nearly 20,000 cases of Horizon Organic Plain Whole Milk have been recalled due to possible premature spoilage. The recall involves 8-ounce boxes sold in California, Nevada and Arizona. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Nearly 20,000 cases of Horizon Organic Plain Whole Milk have been recalled due to possible premature spoilage, according to the FDA. The recall involves 8-ounce boxes of the popular milk, which were sold in…
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE for military families and Medicaid, exclude coverage for such care, and calls on the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and legislation to oppose the practice. transgender ByZEKE MILLER Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:27PM President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at curtailing gender transitions for people under age 19. The video above is from a related story and will be updated. “It is the policy of the United States…
Organizers invite all Angelenos to celebrate with live performances from Funkalicious, an AfriKan marketplace, foodie area, and more at Pan Pacific Park on Sunday, Feb. 23. community ByMichael Gonzalez Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:28PM Stream Southern California’s News Leader and Original Shows 24/7 LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Join ABC7 Los Angeles in celebration of Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center’s ninth annual Black History Month Festival on Sunday, Feb. 23. The event will happen from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pan Pacific Park in West Los Angeles. Organizers invite all Angelenos to celebrate with live performances from groups…
The White House on Tuesday began offering buyouts worth about eight months of salary to federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6. POLITICS Tuesday, January 28, 2025 11:26PM Este artículo se ofrece enEspañol A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants and loans. The White House on Tuesday began offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6 – part of President Donald Trump’s unprecedented overhaul of the U.S. government. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human…
Southern California’s local Muslim community is closely monitoring changes in immigration policy underway by the Trump administration. SOCIETY Tuesday, January 28, 2025 11:53PM Southern California’s local Muslim community is closely monitoring changes in immigration policy underway by the Trump administration. ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — The Muslim community is closely monitoring changes in immigration policy underway by the Trump administration. Amr Shabaik, the legal director of the Council on American Islamic Relations with the Greater LA office (CAIR-LA), said among those on their radar so far was the executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for some. That was temporarily blocked…
Here’s a comprehensive look at Trump’s actions so far. CHAPIN, S.C. — Changeover among federal government agencies is normal when a new administration comes to Washington. But President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration, from firing career agency employees to freezing trillions in federal grant funds and halting diversity, equity and inclusion programs that could result in wide-ranging layoffs. At least 240 employees are known to have been fired, reassigned, or designated to be laid off. Thousands of employees could be affected by other moves or the grant funds pause. Here’s a…
Orange County Heritage Council’s 45th Annual Orange County Black History Parade and Unity Festival is on Saturday, Feb. 1. Kick off the day with the parade starting at 10 a.m., followed by the Unity Festival at 12 p.m. community ByMichael Gonzalez Wednesday, January 29, 2025 1:16AM Join ABC7 Los Angeles at the Orange County Heritage Council’s 45th Annual Orange County Black History Parade and Unity Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1. Kick off the day with the parade starting at 10 a.m., followed by the Unity Festival at 12 p.m. For the past 45 years, the OC Black History Parade and…