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Trump permits white South Africans to enter the US as refugees

The Trump administration is set to begin resettling white South African refugees in the United States next week, referring to them as victims of “unfair racism.” This decision comes despite the administration having paused most refugee resettlement programs. Stephen Miller, speaking to reporters, emphasized that the situation in South Africa aligns with the core reasons […]

Los Angeles on the Edge of Failure; Just 31 Rebuilding Permits Granted

Developer Rick Caruso expressed concerns on Wednesday about Los Angeles reaching a “turning point” in its recovery efforts from the Palisade fire, emphasizing the need for significant involvement from the private sector. Caruso, who was a candidate against Mayor Karen Bass in the 2022 election, shared his thoughts in an op-ed on his new nonprofit […]

Supreme Court permits Trump administration to implement military ban on transgender individuals

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce trans military ban

The Supreme Court recently permitted the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the military, effectively overruling lower court decisions and favoring an administration that has pursued restrictions on transgender rights. A month ago, the Justice Department sought a halt to the policy, asking judges to lift a national injunction […]

Supreme Court permits Trump to implement military ban on transgender individuals

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the military. This decision was significant, allowing the administration to implement the policy after lower courts had issued injunctions against such measures. It’s noteworthy that this ruling has sparked intense debates and emotions among advocacy groups […]

Only handful of rebuilding permits issued to Pacific Palisades property owners

Los Angeles has approved four permits to rebuild homes destroyed or damaged by the January wildfire in a wealthy enclave of Palisades in the Pacific Ocean, which has burned around 7,000 homes. The Los Angeles Times reported that a small number of residents had been approved last week to begin rebuilding the property. According to […]

Only 4 Building Permits, While Hagerty Paid $10 Million

Los Angeles City Council members expressed their frustration after learning that they have only issued four building permits since the Palisade fire on Tuesday. La Mayor Karen Bass proudly announced in February that the city had established a “one-stop” centre for fire-affected residents to obtain permission for the city to rebuild its homes without having […]

Faster Permits for ‘All-Electric’ Homes

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is pushing for a “green” agenda to rebuild the Pacific Pallisade, offering faster permits to residents who agree to build “all-electric” homes when rebuilding, rather than using natural gas. Last week, bass issued A new executive order for reconstruction at Palisade. I've read it partially (original emphasis): Mayor Karen Bass […]