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Behind the Resurging Crypto Craze—Huge Profits, Risks & Scams

Live Friday | Our panel will unpack the hype, the hope, and the hazards of crypto with expert insight.

Taxing Remittances—A New Assault in the War on Immigrants

Jun 6 | President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House last month, includes a 3.5% tax on remittances. Experts believe this tax would not only hurt economies abroad, but could also impact consumer spending levels in the US.
News Briefing Highlights
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For Many Countries, Remittances Comprise a Significant Portion of the GDP
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Remittance Tax a ‘Penalty on the American Dream’
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‘Remittances Have Become An Instrument Of Development Within Themselves’
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Remittance Tax Will Increase Migration, Weaken the US Export Economy
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Banks Report Increase in Withdrawals as Trump Continues Attacks on Immigrant Communities
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Trump’s Remittance Tax Threatens Both Privacy and National Security
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Trump’s Remittance Tax Could Thwart His Efforts to Reduce Migration to the United States
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Remittance Tax a ‘Double-blow to the World's Poorest People’
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Trump’s Remittance Tax Gives Government a Means to Collect Data on Immigration Status
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Eighty Percent of Global Health Budgets Have Been Cut by Trump Administration
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Trade, Travel, Transmission–How USAID Keeps Americans Safe from Disease in Our Hyperconnected World
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Failure to Address Global Disease Outbreaks Endangers US Public Health
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The Decline of Lethal Diseases Leads to Vaccine Complacency, Skepticism
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The Significance of mRNA Technology in Advancing Vaccine Development
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The Importance of Getting the Covid Vaccine During Pregnancy
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Pause on HIV Prevention Program Could Lead to 100,000 Deaths, Tens of Thousands of New Infections
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George W. Bush’s Lifesaving HIV Prevention Initiative Paused by Trump Administration
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As Cuts to Medicaid Reduce Access to Vaccines, Disparities in Children’s Health Will Grow
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How Los Angeles Can Rehabilitate Its Park System and Expand Park Equity and Access
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How a Park Prevented Flooding During Hurricane Helene
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A 10 Year Difference – The Impact of Park Space on Lifespan
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Americans Across the Political Spectrum Show Strong Support for Public Parks
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In Atlanta, Parks and Schools Collaborate to Expand Access to Outdoor Spaces and Sports Facilities
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How the Government Could Undermine Citizenship Rights Without Denaturalizing People
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US Citizens Could Be Denaturalized, Lose the Right to Vote if Birthright Citizenship is Rescinded
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Working, Traveling Are Among the Rights that Would be Compromised if Birthright Citizenship Ends
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Rescinding Birthright Citizenship Would ‘Severely Undermine’ the Right to Vote
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Denaturalization Is the Next Step in Trump’s Attack on Citizenship Rights
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The Undocumented Population Could Grow by Millions if the US Ends Birthright Citizenship
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Could Rescinding Birthright Citizenship Leave US Born Children Stateless?
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Trump’s Move to End Birthright Citizenship Weakens Citizenship for All Americans
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‘Due Process Is a Protection Against the Arbitrary and Erroneous Action of the Government’
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Trump’s Assault on Democracy Fueled by the Fear of a Diverse America
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The US Has Always Ignored the Constitutional Rights of Minority and Marginalized Communities
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The People, Not the Powerful, Are Leading the Fight to Save Democracy
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Trump Is Giving Democrats a Chance To Return to Their Working-class Roots
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Resisting Trump Requires a Stronger Vision for America’s Future
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‘There’s a Lot We Can Do’ – Studies Show Autocracies Are Never Irreversible
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‘Competitive Authoritarianism’ – Dictatorship Disguised as Democracy
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As the US Becomes Increasingly Hostile to Immigrants, Citizens Are Also Losing Their Civil Rights
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‘Flying is Privilege’ – How the US Government Can Block Routes of Re entry for Citizens
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Electronic Device Searches – What CBP Can Search and What It Can Do with Your Data
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Update: Gov Newsom’s Address on Federal Court’s Ruling Against Trump

CA Governor Newsom's address at a press briefing on Thursday after a federal court judge blocked Trump’s federalizing the national guards.
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Hey Job Seekers! California’s Forestry Sector Is Hiring!

The CA Forestry Jobs Initiative offers diverse, equitable careers in forest management and wildfire prevention, strengthening communities and nature.

California Civil Rights Department Launches Program to Combat Discrimination in Businesses

The “Welcome In” program is one of several initiatives created in direct response to reported increases in hate and discrimination in California.

Rights Groups Sue Florida Over Law Banning Immigrants from Civic Participation

Supporters of Medicaid expansion in Florida are gathering signatures for the 2026 ballot. A new law makes it illegal for non-citizens to participate in that process.