NewsConference

Could President Donald Trump’s tariffs be part of the reason California is experiencing financial issues? One politician says that’s not the case. California State Assembly Republican Caucus Chair Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) shares his take.

With California facing a slew of issues, including a billion-dollar budget crisis and ongoing homelessness, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid down the gauntlet to cities. NBC4’s Chief Political Reporter Conan Nolan speaks with Jeremy B. White, Senior Politics Reporter of Politico.

NBC4’s Chief Political Conan Nolan speaks with Gene Seroka, the Executive Director of the Port of the Los Angeles about the status of the port — and it doesn’t look good.

Conan Nolan speaks with Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove of the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committee about how tariffs are unpopular in her district and nationwide.

Los Angeles being hit with dwindling tourism, the president’s tariffs and January’s brush fires has impacted the city’s economy, causing apprehension to residents and business owners. LA Chamber of Commerce CEO Maria Salinas speaks more on the matter.

President Donald Trump’s erratic takes on the economy and tariffs has not only consumers apprehensive, but also some lawmakers.

As Hollywood faces dwindling on-site productions in Los Angeles, the LA City Council voted in favor to streamline movie and film production in the city in an effort to combat that.

More than 400 positions at the Los Angeles Police Department may be slashed as the city faces a budget shortfall, but City Councilmember Traci Park says the move would be a risk to public safety.

Some Catholic Dioceses are reporting a surge of younger Americans converting to the church. Joe Ferullo, CEO and Publisher of National Catholic Reporter, shares more.

A new survey shows 56% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the U.S. economy. Sen. Adam Schiff of California speaks on the matter, as well as the president’s actions on Ukraine and his tough deportation policy.

Stephen Cheung, President and CEO of the LA Economic Development Corporation, discusses the economic shock of President Donald Trump’s trade war and what to expect about its effect on jobs, businesses and prices.

As the country faces economic challenges, Miguel Santana, LA’s former city administrative officer who navigated the city’s budget crisis during the 2008-09 recession, speaks about the financial climate today.

California leaders announced the state plans to sue the Trump administration over the president’s imposed tariffs. Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks more about the matter.