Presidential Message on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
The citizen warriors of the National Guard and Reserve carry forward a tradition as old as our Republic itself, building careers in the communities they serve while answering our Nation’s…
Metro Ridership Surge Continues in July, Fueled by Leisure Riders Choosing to Go Metro to Sports, Concerts, Cultural Events
July 2026 Saw Nearly 26 Million Boardings, 2 Million More than July 2025 LOS ANGELES (Aug. 18, 2026) – Metro ridership in July was 25,847,617, exceeding July 2025 ridership by…
Padilla, California Leaders Sound Alarm as Trump Administration Cuts Billions in Federal Funding
SACRAMENTO, CA — As the Trump Administration moves to slash federal funding and rewrite longstanding grant programs, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) convened California leaders to sound the alarm about…
First Lady Melania Trump’s Efforts Prove Successful in Ukraine-Russia
First Lady Melania Trump facilitated the reunification of another child with her family on Monday, August 17, 2026, after being separated during the Ukraine – Russia Federation conflict. “There is…
Metro to Host Public Hearings Aug. 20, 25 for I-405 Wilmington Avenue to Main Street Improvements Project to Boost Safety in Carson
Metro is hosting a public update on the I-405 Wilmington Avenue to Main Street Improvements Project. After releasing the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)/Environmental Assessment (EA) on Aug. 5, Metro…
Rep. Friedman’s Forecasted Tour of the National Weather Service LA Office Makes Landfall in Oxnard
LA/Oxnard Office Serves More Than 11.3 Million Californians OXNARD, CA — U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured the National Weather Service Weather (NWS) Forecast Office in Oxnard and spoke to…
National Museum of African American History and Culture Announces “The Reunion,” a Multi-Day Celebration Marking Its 10th Anniversary Sept. 24–27
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) today announced “The Reunion,” its 10th-anniversary commemoration, featuring a series of multi-day celebrations and signature events for visitors of…
Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio and Global Music Icon Ricky Martin to Perform in Halftime Show at 2026 NFL Rio Game
Part of a Record Seven Halftime Shows Presented by American Express Across the NFL’s Biggest International Season to Date RIO DE JANEIRO — August 17, 2026 — The National Football…
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Gregory Henderson Jr. Arrested in Mississippi
Gregory Henderson, Jr., 46, of Indianapolis, Indiana, the 542nd fugitive added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, has been arrested in Mississippi after nearly three years as a…
State Department Comments On The Gabonese Republic National Day
On behalf of the United States, I am pleased to extend warm congratulations to the people of Gabon as you celebrate the 66th anniversary of your independence on August 17.…