President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on Wednesday, making it the first piece of legislation enacted during his second administration.
A 29-year-old man has become the fifth person to die from injuries sustained in a massive fireworks explosion in Hawaii on New Year's Eve. The blast, which also killed a three-year-old boy and three women, left over 20 people injured.
Governor Bill Lee’s school voucher bill, House Bill 6004, passed the Education Committee on Tuesday with a 17-7 vote after its second consideration in the House.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day released a letter to the public addressing immigration enforcement efforts, declaring that the "Portland Police Bureau does not engage in immigration enforcement."
Residents of Pacific Palisades waited in line for more than two hours on Tuesday to obtain an orange placard required for re-entry into their fire-ravaged neighborhood. The placard system, implemented by local officials, is intended to prevent looting and ensure that only authorized individuals can access the area.