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By Taryn Phaneuf, NerdWalletAs “day 1” of the new Trump administration approaches, one of its highest policy priorities could have a profound impact on consumers’ wallets.Based on what’s known so far about President-Elect Donald Trump’s plan to raise tariffs on all imported goods, it’s likely U.S. shoppers would see prices rise for a wide range of items, including: Everyday essentials like food, gas and clothing. Luxuries like consumer electronics, jewelry and cosmetics. Major purchases like new cars and homes. Goods made by U.S. manufacturers using imported raw materials and equipment. That’s because tariffs are paid by the domestic companies importing…

By MATT BROWNWASHINGTON — When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy.It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill the late reverend’s dream of non-violent social revolution.Events honoring King and advocating for his vision of a just society will occur across the nation as many in the U.S. observe the peaceful transfer of power in the capital. The concurrent events have been met with mixed…

Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83.The White Sox said on social media that Torborg — who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010 — died in his hometown of Westfield, New Jersey. A cause of death wasn’t given.“I am heartbroken,” former White Sox player and manager Ozzie Guillen posted on X. “My mentor and my friend has passed away. Someone who truly understood me and gave me a chance to lead, to be a captain. So…

Construction on a 200-room, four-story hotel recently began at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon.The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is building the hotel in partnership with Marnell Hospitality and Tharaldson Hospitality.It is expected to open in early 2026 as a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites hotel.The tribe expects to add “dozens of permanent new jobs and new economic opportunities to the San Gorgonio Pass.”In other tribe news, applications are being accepted until Jan. 24 for its 2025 Community Outreach Awards Program, which gives out dozens of awards of up to $5,000, are open until Friday, Jan.…

As another windstorm was set to hit Southern California starting Monday, Jan. 20, fire crews were nearing full containment of the Eaton fire and made a marginal increase in containment of the Palisades fire overnight into Monday morning, officials said.Air resources continued to assist firefighters battling the Eaton by extinguishing hot spots in steep terrain near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe and Mt. Wilson, Angeles National Forest officials said Monday. The fire was now 87% contained.Officials also slightly downgraded the acreage of the fire, which now stands at 14,021, nearly 100 acres less than what had been reported for most of…

FILE – Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign town hall at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa., as moderator South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem listens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) FILE – A sign is displayed at an electric vehicle charging station, March 8, 2024, in London, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File) FILE – The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) FILE – Amazon Web Services data center is seen on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024,…

By GISELA SALOMON, SOPHIA TAREEN and REBECCA SANTANA, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at remaking America’s immigration policies, ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending birthright citizenship, an incoming White House official said.But it’s unclear how Trump would carry out some of his executive orders, including ending automatic citizenship for everyone born in the country, while others were expected to be immediately challenged in the courts.The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview some of the orders expected later Monday.Immigrant communities were bracing…

By ZEKE MILLER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE PRICE, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders already prepared for his signature to jumpstart deportations, increase fossil fuel development and reduce civil service protections for government workers.He plans to declare the beginning of “a thrilling new era of national success” as “a tide of…

By BILL BARROW, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has promised sweeping actions in his second administration.The president-elect has outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role.Trump’s agenda also would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers.A look at what Trump has proposed:Immigration“Build the wall!” from his 2016 campaign has become creating “the largest mass deportation program in history.” Trump has called for using the National Guard and empowering domestic police forces in the…

Lakers forward LeBron James, right, tries to get by Clippers guard Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, second from left, and forward Nicolas Batum defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, shoots as Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.…