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On Saturday, as an estimated 5 million people took to the streets in more than 2,000 U.S. cities to protest Donald Trump’s immigration raids and his increasingly monarchical tendencies, a columnist in my local newspaper posed a seemingly simple question: “What’s wrong with enforcing the law?” It’s a fair question — on the surface. But it overlooks the deeply human consequences of Trump’s approach. To her, the deportation of some 11 million undocumented individuals — including those brought here as children, those with expired visas, those awaiting court decisions, and even those granted temporary humanitarian relief from repressive regimes in…

By ALEXA ST. JOHN, Associated Press Tax credits for crucial clean energy and home energy efficiency projects would still be phased out, albeit less quickly, under Senate Republicans’ proposed changes to a massive tax bill, while electric vehicle incentives and other provisions intended to move the United States away from fossil fuels would be gutted rapidly. Senate Republicans cast their version of the bill as less damaging to the clean energy industry than the version House Republicans passed last month, but Democrats and advocates criticized it, saying it would still have significant consequences for wind, solar and other projects. “They…

Leigh Steinberg was representing NFL players in an era when TV announcers, instead of saying that a player had gone into concussion protocol as they do now, were just as likely to say he’d gotten his bell rung. No, we didn’t know as much then about traumatic brain injuries as we do now. “In the late ’80s, I’m representing half the starting quarterbacks in the NFL, and they keep getting hit in the head,” Steinberg said in a phone conversation last week. “And we go to doctors and ask, ‘How many is too many whence you contemplate retirement?’ And they…

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran should not involve the United States beyond diplomatic efforts to bring the fighting to an end. A bipartisan resolution in the House of Representatives to block U.S. involvement is a welcome one and deserves support. Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie announced their invoking of the War Powers Resolution to stop the president from involving the United States in the conflict. As of this writing, more than 200 people have lost their lives as Israel and Iran exchange missile and drone attacks. On Tuesday, NBC News reported, “Trump…

By MOLLY QUELL THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government advised parents on Tuesday not to have children under 15 use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical problems among children using them, including panic attacks, depression and difficulties sleeping. The Ministry of Health also encouraged parents to limit how long their children spend using electronic devices, keep phones and laptops out of bedrooms, and have 20 minutes of screentime followed by two hours of outside play. The advisory “gives children the time to further develop digital resilience and media literacy,” Vincent Karremans, caretaker…

By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from limiting passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans. Tuesday’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick means that transgender or nonbinary people who are without a passport or need to apply for a new one can request a male, female or “X” identification marker rather than being limited to the marker that matches the gender assigned at birth. In an executive order signed in January, the president used a narrow definition of the sexes instead of a broader conception of gender. The order…

NEW YORK — The Angels broke their pattern of keeping the same pitchers and catchers together. Logan O’Hoppe broke it. The Angels’ catcher went into Manager Ron Washington’s office and asked to catch right-hander Kyle Hendricks on Tuesday. Hendricks had worked with Travis d’Arnaud in 11 of his first 13 games. Washington relented, after checking with Hendricks, “because (O’Hoppe) is our guy.” “We’re gonna give him a chance to catch them all, but we’ve got to do it when we think it’s right,” Washington said. “Right now, Kyle thinks O’Hoppe is ready to be back there with him.” D’Arnaud had…

The headline was certainly eye-catching: “San Francisco considered charging property owners for their driveways.” For local taxpayers, the City by the Bay has a well-earned reputation for being one of the most hostile municipalities in the nation. But even this sounded a little too strange. But no. The article, written by Rachel Swan of the San Francisco Chronicle, unpacks how the proposal came about before officials (in a rare moment of appreciating bad optics) decided to shelve it. First, it is common knowledge that the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) is in deep financial trouble. Even prior to the…

By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk ’s X sued Tuesday to try to stop New York from requiring reports on how social media platforms handle problematic posts — a regulatory approach that the company successfully challenged in California. Related Articles It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy NAACP, environmental group notify Elon Musk’s xAI company of intent to sue over facility pollution JetBlue steps up cost cuts on weaker-than-expected travel demand Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran’s unconditional surrender Senate is expected…

By REBECCA SANTANA and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction, her spokeswoman said. “She is alert and recovering,” said the statement from department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, who said the hospital treatment was out of an “abundance of caution.” Noem, 53, heads a sprawling department with roughly 260,000 employees responsible for immigration enforcement, airport security, disaster response and other responsibilities. She has been among the more high-profile members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet, traveling extensively and maintaining a robust social media presence. She…