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Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
Andriana Kugler, a member of the Fed’s board, says economic research shows that an independent central bank typically does a better job keeping inflation low.
California schools brace for Trump’s attacks on immigrants, trans students and ‘woke’ curriculum
More than 115,000 children in California were undocumented in the most recent census count, and it’s estimated almost half of California children have at least one immigrant parent.
How a Trump administration could affect California’s housing crisis
President-elect Donald Trump’s housing policy for his second term is vague at best. But based on available information, many California housing experts are not optimistic about what it could mean for the state’s crisis.
New LA police chief’s resistance to Trump deportation plans has little to do with liberal politics
The effort to keep Los Angeles police out of immigration enforcement is neither new nor liberal. It has its roots deep in LAPD’s history, when a very conservative chief headed the department and Jimmy Carter was in the White House.
Opinion: Trump is stuck with the Fed’s Powell. He needs to make peace
Fed chair can help ensure that high borrowing costs don’t snuff out a housing recovery and weigh down economic growth.
LA releases draft of sanctuary city ordinance meant to counter Trump immigration moves
While the city has prohibited the use of its resources to assist immigration authorities in past years, an ordinance would formally codify such policies.
Trump has promised to ‘end’ offshore wind. What will that mean for California’s big bet?
Trump's promise to "end" the offshore wind industry could threaten CA's renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.
What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary
She was vilified this year for a story she told in her book about killing her dog.
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary
Hegseth has served in the military, although he lacks senior military or national security experience.
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington.
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the outcome of the election.
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.
Trump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hard
Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
Krugman: Why mass deportations will drive up your grocery bill
If you’re upset about food prices now, see what happens if Trump goes after a huge part of the agricultural workforce.
How Democrats are making a billion-dollar push to decarbonize California’s ports amid Trump’s return
More than $322 million in federal funding will go to the Port of Oakland's zero-emission energy transition as part of a $1 billion investment in California ports.
Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump made one of his first additions to his upcoming administration.
California empowered immigrants to speak up at work. Trump could end their protections
California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
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East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for Nov. 10, 2024