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Code of Silence: Is the LAPD Punishing Whistleblowers While Its Command Staff Goes After the Press?
An LAPD officer who exposed bigotry faces 13 years in prison for recording misconduct, while the command staff union builds a legal campaign against the journalists covering them. Two standards, one institution — the code of silence in practice.
John De Abravanel Berdugo, Community Investigative Reporter·Sep 4, 2026
Police Union's "Defamation" Warning to Members Raises Press Freedom Red Flags
A letter circulating among LAPD command staff instructs members to compile evidence against journalists and critics for a possible defamation campaign — a move legal experts say runs headlong into decades of First Amendment protection for reporters covering public officials.
John D Abravanel Berdugo, Community Investigative Reporter·Sep 4, 2026
A Veteran's Fight Continues: Sen. Bob Archuleta Seeks Re-Election to Represent District 30
California State Senator Bob Archuleta has officially launched his campaign for re-election to the 30th Senate District, a seat he has held since 2018, asking voters across southeastern Los Angeles County and Orange County to give him another four years.
John De Abravanel Berdugo, Investigative Reporter·Sep 4, 2026
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Chicano Run Club Forced Out of Leimert Park After ICE Threats — Community Leaders Question Where the Line Is
A weekend 5K by Barrio Athletics was relocated out of Leimert Park after viral backlash and online threats to call ICE on the runners — raising hard questions about where the line is in a neighborhood dispute.
John D. Abravanel Berdugo, Investigative Reporter·Sep 4, 2026
Pentagon Pressures Defense Firms to Ramp Up Weapons Production
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
August Jobs Report Shows Weakening Hiring Trends
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
Nvidia Commits $1.5 Billion in AI Data Center Energy Deal
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
World
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U.S. forces conducted a wave of attacks against Iranian military targets, including rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iranian officials reported casualties, with further losses reported in subsequent strikes as the regional confrontation intensifies.
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
Tehran Retaliates With Missile Attacks on U.S. Bases
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
Appeal to President Trump: Declare Albania's Prime Minister Persona Non Grata
John D. Abravanel Berdugo, Community Investigative Reporter·Jun 7, 2026
Business
More →August Jobs Report Shows Weakening Hiring Trends
Nonfarm payrolls for August are projected to rise by only 53,000, signaling a cooling labor market. The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring these figures as it weighs future inflation and interest rate decisions.
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
Nvidia Commits $1.5 Billion in AI Data Center Energy Deal
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
A Veteran's Fight Continues: Sen. Bob Archuleta Seeks Re-Election to Represent District 30
John De Abravanel Berdugo, Investigative Reporter·Sep 4, 2026
Technology
More →Anthropic CEO Says AI Backlash Is 'a Crisis of Trust'
The CEO of Anthropic stated that the current public and regulatory backlash against artificial intelligence is fundamentally a crisis of trust. The company is working to address concerns regarding safety and transparency in AI development.
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
Health & Medicine
More →U.S. Embassies Issue Urgent Travel Warnings for Middle East
U.S. embassies across the Middle East have issued urgent warnings for American citizens to depart the region. The alerts come amidst heightened fears of a broader regional conflict following recent military escalations.
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
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Local Governments Seek Public Input on Medicinal Cannabis Rules
Municipalities are currently seeking public input on the implementation of medicinal cannabis programs. Local officials are balancing community concerns with the need to establish clear regulatory frameworks for distribution.
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
Chicano Power
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Chicano PowerChicano Leaders Address Congress on Immigration and Civil Rights
Community advocates present a comprehensive framework for policy reform, drawing on decades of activist history.
Opinion
More →The Senate's Filibuster Problem Won't Fix Itself
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Why Cannabis Rescheduling Is a Civil Rights Issue
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The Chicano Vote Will Decide the Next Election
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Congress Must Act on AI Before It's Too Late
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World Nomad Games 2026 Underway in Kyrgyzstan
The sixth World Nomad Games are currently underway in Kyrgyzstan, featuring thousands of athletes. The event celebrates traditional sports and cultural heritage from across Central Asia and beyond.
US Senate News Staff·Sep 4, 2026
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Hollywood Lobbying Intensifies as Congress Debates Streaming Rules
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Smithsonian Funding Battle Reflects Broader Culture War in Congress
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More →Chicano Run Club Forced Out of Leimert Park After ICE Threats — Community Leaders Question Where the Line Is
A weekend 5K by Barrio Athletics was relocated out of Leimert Park after viral backlash and online threats to call ICE on the runners — raising hard questions about where the line is in a neighborhood dispute.
John D. Abravanel Berdugo, Investigative Reporter·Sep 4, 2026
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The Senate Cafeteria's Secret Menus and the Stories Behind Them
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