Mark Malkoff

A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

Nearly 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the last year. They could lose access to a federally-funded suicide hotline under possible budget cuts.

Anaheim officials tore down and replaced its “Willkommen” signs that paid homage to the city’s German immigrant founders.

Is the White House budget proposal an attempt to fight with Congress? Is America’s birth rate a policy problem? Plus, KCRW examines ChatGPT’s impact on campuses.

Cracks within the GOP turn the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into a mess. President Trump visits the Middle East. Plus, Democrats’ past and future collide.

A hundred days into his second White House term, Donald Trump has reshaped the conversation around immigration in the U.S., once seen as a proud melting pot of immigrants and cultures.

Port business slowed to a trickle after Pres. Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Even with a lower tariff, the uncertainty is hard on trade.

Can the “chaos” at the Department of Defense be resolved, or is it just how this White House operates? Plus, KCRW examines the political legacy of Pope Francis.