Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Trump is coming to California
Governor Jerry Brown called it “war” on Wednesday -- after the Department of Justice sued California over sanctuary laws. Many in California see the state as the epicenter of the Trump resistance.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenGovernor Jerry Brown called it “war” on Wednesday -- after the Department of Justice sued California over sanctuary laws. Many in California see the state as the epicenter of the Trump resistance. Next week, the president will be here to look at border wall prototypes and attend a fundraiser.
Photo of the border wall prototype construction courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
In this episode
5 storiesAs DOJ fights California over immigration, where is Trump's support in the state?
Governor Jerry Brown called it “war” after the Department of Justice sued California over sanctuary laws. Many in California see it as the epicenter of the Trump resistance.
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President Trump hosted a meeting today about the link between video games and violence. Two people from the gaming industry had seats at the table, including an executive from the company behind Grand Theft Auto.
Read the story10 minEfforts to expand rent control
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Read the story8 minWhy 'Falling Down' is still relevant decades after its release
"Falling Down” hit theaters around this time 25 years ago. Michael Douglas plays an unemployed worker who angrily gets out of his car during a downtown traffic jam.
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