‘Unconstitutional and cruel’: ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judicial warrant
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo says immigration officers may enter homes to make arrests, even forcibly, without a judicial warrant.
EU To Target Iranian Minister, Security Chiefs Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters

The European Union has proposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister and 14 other senior officials for their role in a violent crackdown on nationwide protests that erupted in late December, documents obtained by RFE/RL show.
Newsom, on world stage, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying it was another example of an unhinged president trying
House Oversight Committee to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee plans to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9 as part of its ongoing investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a source familiar with the planning,
E.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump escalates Greenland tariff threats

European lawmakers have indefinitely suspended work on a long-negotiated trade agreement with the United States, deepening tensions after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs tied to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. The decision was made
Falling enrollment. Budget uncertainty. LAUSD warns of layoffs and cuts

Declining enrollment and an uncertain budget picture cloud the future for L.A. Unified as contract talks continue with employee unions. Layoffs are likely.
A measles resurgence has put the U.S. at risk of losing its ‘elimination’ status
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration’s health agencies have muddled vaccine messaging. The result is that vaccine-preventable diseases like measles are surging in the U.S.
Starving and stranded: Inside the desperate effort to save 24 wild horses
Twenty-four starving wild horses were evacuated from deep snow near Mammoth Lakes, though one died and three were euthanized. The incident has stirred up heated debate about what’s best for their herd.
Arellano: A walk through promising, problem-plagued MacArthur Park with its council member

I’m standing in the northern section of MacArthur Park with City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, and the modern-day struggles of the historic space is all around us.
Mt. Whitney hiker who forged on after friend turned back is found dead

The hiker was reported missing Monday after failing to descend the mountain and reunite with a hiking companion, who had decided the prior afternoon to turn around due to safety concerns.