Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Who will donate to Trump in California?
President Donald Trump is in California Tuesday. Even though he considers it enemy territory, he’ll be raising money at a Republican Party fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Supporters paid between $35,000 and $250,000 to get in.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenPresident Donald Trump is in California Tuesday. Even though he considers it enemy territory, he’ll be raising money at a Republican Party fundraiser in Beverly Hills. Supporters paid between $35,000 and $250,000 to get in.
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5 storiesWho is going to Trump's GOP fundraiser in Los Angeles?
Donald Trump is in California Tuesday. Even though he considers it enemy territory, he’ll be raising money at a Republican Party fundraiser in Beverly Park. It costs between $35,000 and $250,000 to get in.
Read the story6 minGina Haspel to become first woman to lead the CIA
Gina Haspel is Trump’s new nominee for director of the CIA. If confirmed, she’ll become the first woman in that position. Mike Pompeo is leaving the helm of the CIA to become Secretary of State, replacing Rex Tillerson.
Read the story11 minProfessionals caring for vets with PTSD can be in danger but have few protections
Former Army infantryman Albert Wong killed three caregivers at a veterans home in Yountville, CA on Friday. He was treated there for PTSD, and was kicked out two weeks before returning with a rifle.
Read the story9 minThe 'internal hell' of being in the Marines
Matt Young enlisted in the Marines in the mid 2000s, and was deployed to Iraq three times before he turned age 24.
Read the story16 minEats along the LA River bike path
There are plans for new bike paths, green spaces, and pedestrian bridges to connect dozens of the neighborhoods around LA. Accommodating more people on bikes and foot means there will be new restaurants and coffee shops.
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