Things to know about a potential Trump presidential library in Florida

By STEPHANY MATAT, Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s team is already looking for locations for his presidential library, and Florida may be a top contender. A Florida legislator said Monday that the state has a “high likelihood” of getting its first presidential library. Presidential libraries are significant for post-administration historical archives depicting materials from a former president’s term. They require years of planning and don’t use federal funding. Here are a few things to know about a potential Trump presidential library: A Florida bill is trying to set regulations for it The state Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday unanimously backed Sen. Jason Brodeur’s bill that he said would “prevent any municipality or county from imposing frivolous obstacles to the establishment of a presidential library within the state.” Brodeur said other states that built presidential libraries had construction roadmaps created to follow state and local laws, and Florida would need the same. He also said all former presidents are welcome to put a presidential library in Florida, not just Trump. “I anticipate that this will be a pretty popular attraction.

Federal judge appears skeptical probationary firings were for performance

By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge repeatedly sounded skeptical on Wednesday that the Trump administration’s mass firings of probationary federal workers were made by the government because the employees couldn’t do their jobs, saying the terminations appeared to be part of a larger goal. U.S. District Judge James Bredar made the comments at a hearing where nearly 20 states are seeking a temporary restraining order to stop any more firings of federal probationary employees and to reinstate those who have already been dismissed. If the dismissals were part of a large-scale reduction in force, there are certain laws guiding the process. “This case isn’t about whether or not the government can terminate people. It’s about if they decide to terminate people how they must do it,” Bredar said. “Move fast and break things. Move fast, fine. Break things, if that involves breaking the law then that becomes problematic.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day National Politics | Things to know about a potential Trump presidential

From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American life

By DEE-ANN DURBIN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Steel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans’ lives. A stainless steel refrigerator holds aluminum soda cans. A stainless steel drum tumbles inside an aluminum washing machine. They’re the metals used in cars and airplanes, phones and frying pans, skyscrapers and zippers. That’s why President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports — which went into effect Wednesday — could have widespread impact on manufacturers and consumers. Here are some of the industries and products that rely on aluminum and steel: Construction The construction industry uses about one-third of all U.S. steel shipments, more than any other industry, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. The industry depends on a global supply chain to build everything from airports to schools to roads, according to Associated Builders and Contractors, a trade group with more than 23,000 members. FILE – Construction worker works outside of commercial building site during a hot weather in Mount Prospect, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) The group says some contractors were able to lock in prices on

Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the White House, where he added Ireland to the list of countries he says are taking advantage of the United States. Martin countered by noting Ireland’s contributions to the U.S. It was Trump’s first Oval Office meeting with a foreign leader since his recent sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which morphed into a shouting match as they jousted over ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The session ended with Zelenskyy being asked to leave the White House. Martin, who offered only gentle pushback to some of Trump’s comments, is set to return to the White House in the evening to present Trump with a bowl of shamrocks at an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The duo also attended an annual luncheon at the Capitol. The president’s banter during the Oval Office meeting also touched on Vice President JD Vance’s shamrock-themed socks and Trump nemesis Rosie O’Donnell’s recent move to Ireland. The Republican president has been sparring with U.S. allies and adversaries

County OKs new protections from price-gouging and evictions following a disaster

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend protections against predatory price gouging and unlawful evictions for disaster victims. The new ordinance would expand upon a state law that bars businesses from significantly raising prices in the days and months following a declaration of a disaster, and that protects renters from eviction without just cause. The proposal came in response to the devastating flooding that damaged thousands of homes in San Diego and displaced many residents in January 2024, predominantly in lower-income communities where few residents had flood insurance. But the new law goes beyond floods. It applies to both natural and human-caused disasters, such as earthquakes, fires or pandemics or disease outbreaks. “We know that our region consistently rates as one of the most expensive — if not the most expensive — place to live in the entire United States, and so the high housing costs make it very difficult for our lower-income communities to get by when a natural disaster strikes,” said Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe. “So I think it’s important that the county does everything that we can during

J Balvin, Don Omar and Maluma to headline the 2025 Baja Beach Fest

(FOX 5/KUSI) — Fans of reggaeton, urban Latin music and other genres have an opportunity to see some of the biggest acts on the same stage in the summer of 2025. Organizers of the Baja Beach Fest announced the lineup for this year’s festival, which takes place this August on the oceanfront of Rosarito, Baja California. Lineup released for the 2025 San Diego County Fair The lineup so far: Friday, August 8 • J Balvin • Young Miko• Tito Double P• Anitta• El Alfa• Los Tucanes de Tijuana• El Malilla• Brray• 3BallMTY• Asmed• Dynamiqo Saturday, August 9 • Don Omar• Arcangel• Wisin• Oscar Maydon• Blessd• Cris MJ• Deorro• Yanblock• Katteyes• Reggaetonlandia Sunday, August 10 • Maluma• Myke Towers• Rels B• Danny Ocean• Gordo• Darell• De la Rose• Yeri Mua• RØZ• DJ Fredy Fresco• Natanael Cano & Amigos The festival passes start at $399 and go on sale on March 13. Rosarito is located just south of Tijuana, just under an hour’s drive from the U.S.-Mexico border. People attending the festival have several options for getting to and from the fest, including shuttles from the U.S.

15 people rescued from disabled boat off the San Diego coast

(FOX 5/KUSI) — A helicopter crew with the U.S. Coast Guard rescued 15 people who were on a disabled boat off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday. The Coast Guard said the boat was located about 60 miles southwest of San Diego. Read the newest stories from Border Report Pictures shared by the Coast Guard show what appears to be a metal boat with a motor attached floating in the ocean with people onboard. The helicopter crew was able to pull up all 15 people in two trips and take them to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Over the last month, the Coast Guard intercepted two boats on separate occasions off the coast of Point Loma that were allegedly involved in smuggling attempts.

‘Surf, sand and snow’: Photos show white mountaintops across San Diego County

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County’s mountaintops were seen glistening white this past week, with recent winter storms bringing some snow to the region. With the wintry-like weather comes sights of palm trees in front of snowy mountain backdrops, something that’s not seen often in sunny Southern California. From coastal La Jolla and Oceanside to the Anza-Borrego Desert, some local photographers captured several angles of snow-capped mountains across the region this past week. San Diego has highest cost of living increase among major US cities since 2019: study “After a late winter storm dusted the local mountains with snow, I captured this shot from the Oceanside Pier using a telephoto lens,” said photographer Vladimir Medvinsky. Snow-capped mountains seen from the Oceanside Pier. (Credit: Vladimir Medvinsky Photographic Art) “The compression brings the peaks, Oceanside Tower and Robert’s Cottages seemingly close together, blending winter and coastal life in one frame,” Medvinsky continued. “Surf, sand and snow—all in one shot!” And he isn’t the only one capturing such contrasts. Vishwas Lokesh, another well known photographer in the region, also snapped some shots that blended ocean, city

Birch Aquarium announces opening date for ‘Hall of Fishes’ replacement

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The new exhibit replacing Birch Aquarium’s famed “Hall of Fishes” finally has an official opening date. Called the “Living Seas Gallery,” the new exhibit is intended to immerse guests in an exploration of the Pacific Ocean’s wonders. Birch began work on the new exhibit back in August, marking the biggest capital improvement at the aquarium since it first opened back in 1992. The wait to see the state-of-the-art exhibit is now coming to an end almost a year after work began: Birch announced on Tuesday that Living Seas’ official public debut has been slated for May 22. Underwater ‘Seahorse Hotel’ unveiled at Birch Aquarium “We’re also excited to welcome the public back into a space that has been synonymous with Birch Aquarium since we opened in this location in 1992,” Harry Helling, Birch Aquarium’s executive director, said in a release. Among the many attractions in the new exhibit will be habitats centered on the aquarium’s giant Pacific octopus and loggerhead sea turtle, an “under-the-pier” experience that recreates the feeling of standing beneath the iconic Scripps Pier, and expanded open ocean

Los Angeles Rams officially release Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp

A franchise legend is looking for his next home after the Los Angeles Rams officially released wide receiver Cooper Kupp Wednesday afternoon. The divorce between Kupp and the Rams was long expected and the sides were working on a possible trade before the decision was made to ultimately release the Super Bowl LVI MVP. Kupp, 31, was drafted by the Rams out of Eastern Washington in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. A small school standout, he became the surprise engine of Sean McVay’s offense, quickly becoming one of the most explosive and reliable receivers in the NFL. Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on Feb. 16, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Michael Owens/Getty Images) In 2021, he broke the NFL’s single-season record for all-purpose yards by a receiver and notched a league-leading 16 receiving touchdowns. He was named the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year and helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl appearance in their own stadium. In Super Bowl LVI, Kupp snagged

ICE head accuses Biden administration of ‘cooking the books’ on arrests

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is accusing the Biden administration of improperly inflating migrant arrest numbers and “misleading the American people.” “The Biden administration was cooking the books,” Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said during a call with reporters Wednesday. ICE: 600 arrested during weeklong operation in Houston area “They were purposely misleading the American people by categorizing individuals processed and released into the interior of the United States as ICE arrests. A comprehensive review was done internally here with ICE, and we found tens of thousands of cases that were recorded as arrests, when, in fact, these instances were illegal aliens that were simply processed and released into the American communities,” Lyons said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) “The previous administration counted these arrests, even though no immigration enforcement action was taken,” he said. But he says that has drastically changed. “We have returned ICE to its core mission, which is arresting people who violate

Watch: Broken water main floods Encino street

A water main break in Encino has led to a flooded street Wednesday afternoon. The main was reported broken just before 2:30 p.m., when witnesses reported water coming up from beneath the concrete in the 17100 block of West Burbank Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. A sinkhole has reportedly been created as a result of the flooding. Fire officials said the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has been informed that the water needs to be turned off in that area, and traffic is being diverted from the street. The cause of the break has not been revealed. Luis Zuniga contributed to this report.

Inmate California firefighters could see wage increase under proposed bill

A proposed California bill could increase pay for inmate firefighters housed in county jails and state prisons. Assembly Bill 247, if approved, would require jail inmates assigned to work active fire scenes to be paid $19 hourly. The bill also calls for the wage rate to be updated annually. According to the Los Angeles Times, over 1,100 California inmates helped battle the Palisades and Eaton fires. Currently, inmates working side-by-side with firefighters on the front lines earn $5.80 to $10.24 daily. Pro-Trump California sheriff weighs-in on new opponent in the governor’s race “Everybody who helped save Los Angeles deserves our gratitude and to be compensated fairly for their life-saving work,” Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-Los Angeles), who introduced the bill, said on Instagram. Kim Kardashian is among the advocates who have called for higher pay for inmate firefighters on the front lines of wildfires. However, not everyone is on board with a potential pay raise. The California State Sheriffs’ Association opposes the bill, saying it could create significant fiscal pressure on counties that are required to pay the higher wage, according to the Times. Individuals

Man pleads not guilty to East County kidnapping of Lyft driver

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Richard Vogel/AP FILE – In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a ride share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield in downtown Los Angeles. A judge has struck down California’s ballot measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A man who allegedly abducted a ride-share driver in Spring Valley last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that include kidnapping, assault, robbery and false imprisonment. Shane Robert Capezio, 22, allegedly forced the 50-year-old victim to take him to various locations on Sunday night, including a gas station where he’s accused of stealing another person’s cell phone. During the alleged abduction, Capezio allegedly stated he was armed with a gun, but sheriff’s officials say he was actually unarmed. During his Wednesday afternoon arraignment in El Cajon Superior Court, Deputy District Attorney Philippa Cunningham alleged

Supervisors OK road, safety upgrades in Valley Center

San Diego County Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan, courtesy of San Diego County SAN DIEGO (CNS) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a concept plan featuring safety improvements, including a roundabout, for a portion of a road in the Valley Center community. According to the county Land Use and Environment Group, the Valley Center Road Corridor Concept Plan and an accompanying ordinance will “improve safety and traffic flow considering all road-user types,” including bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians in North and South Villages of Valley Center. Some of the plan features are: — a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Miller and Valley Center roads, and a multi-use path outside of the vehicle travel lanes; — crosswalks at intersections near a public road; — a separated bikeway on both sides of Valley Center Road throughout the corridor; — traffic signals at the Sunday Drive and Old Road intersections; — a controlled pedestrian signal at Rinehart Lane; — extending the sidewalk on the corridor’s east and south sides; — maintaining the Heritage Trail pathway on the corridor’s west and north sides

Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Evan Vucci/AP U.S. presidential envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler speaks during a ceremony to raise the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag at the State Department. Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued U.S. government push to bring home American citizens jailed in foreign countries. Six of the newly freed prisoners were accompanied on a flight from Kuwait to New York by Jonathan Franks, a private consultant who works on cases involving American hostages and detainees and who had been in the country to help secure their release. RELATED STORY | US involved in the release of 3 ‘political prisoners’ with Belarus “My clients and their families are grateful to the Kuwaiti government for this kind humanitarian gesture,” Franks said in a statement. He said that his

Unpacking February’s slight inflation cooldown

Inflation cooled more than economists expected in February but remained higher than where the Federal Reserve would like it to be, rising 2.8% from a year earlier. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady joins “America Decides” to examine what that means for price relief for Americans.

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