President Donald Trump’s ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’ carves transgender female athlete divide

PHOENIX – President Donald Trump signed an executive order, ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,’ on Feb. 5 with the intention to protect opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports. Groups have varying opinions on the executive order.


Muslim-led clinics serve as a resource for South Los Angeles and beyond

LOS ANGELES – Amid growing disparities and food insecurity, UMMA Health, a Muslim community-based health organization (MCBHO), and a growing national network of Muslim clinics serve those left behind by the system.

State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas speaking into a microphone at a podium.

Making their mark: How Homeland prints Indigenous identity into youth spaces

PHOENIX – Homeland, a Native-led collective, empowers Indigenous youth through fashion, art and culture. Using screen printing workshops and presentations, the group is establishing Native representation in classrooms and creative industries.

A person using a screen printing press to transfer a red design onto checkered fabric.

Smithsonian museum visitors reject Trump’s view that exhibits are ‘divisive’ and ‘woke’

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has threatened to slash funding for the Smithsonian over exhibits he deems anti-American, divisive and “woke.” The Smithsonian Institution is the largest research, museum and educational complex in the world. Most of the exhibits Trump singled out in an executive order are within blocks of the White House. Visitors reject Trump’s criticism.


ASU Powwow bridges generations amid threats of Indigenous cultural erasure

TEMPE – The Arizona State University Powwow offers a space for cultural connection and tradition among elders and students amid DEI policy challenges. Despite external pressures, the event strengthens community and empowers Native pride.

A group of people in traditional attire at a cultural event in an indoor stadium.

Arizona battles rising wildfire threat in ‘never-ending kind of year’ as state grows hotter, drier

PHOENIX – At a media briefing, Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona fire officials warned of increasing wildfire risks. Officials urged residents to take precautions as firefighters face longer hours battling more intense flames across the state.


‘It’s critical’: Despite federal cuts, Los Angeles County continues to invest in mental health services

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health continues to provide services to millions of residents despite federal funding cuts. Officials have made clear their intention to help people in the community with “critical” mental health support.

Musicians perform on stage in front of Los Angeles City College with a banner reading "TAKE ACTION FOR YOURSELF FOR YOUR CIRCLE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY."

Arizona ranks 3rd for missing Indigenous people. New bill hopes to change that with emergency alert system

PHOENIX – Arizona legislators have proposed a new alert system for missing Indigenous and endangered non-Indigenous people, which aims to address the state's high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous persons. The bill has passed the House with unanimous support and awaits Senate approval.

A group of people in a demonstration holding signs and a banner reading "NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS #MMIW."

Parents of students with disabilities are fearful as Trump dismantles Department of Education

WASHINGTON – Arizona has over 140,000 students with disabilities who receive services funded by federal grants. Parents, educators and advocates fear cuts as President Donald Trump orders the Department of Education dismantled.


‘Disappointed’: Staff, reporters at USC’s Daily Trojan feel the sting of widespread media cuts

Los Angeles — The Daily Trojan, one of USC's major student-led papers, was shockingly defunded in December 2024. The paper's editors, writers and contributors, however, are managing despite the blow. They have been fundraising as one way of pushing through the difficult time.

Maroon sign with "DAILY TROJAN" and a Roman helmet emblem.

Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump’s DEI dragnet at Arizona universities, including research on wildfires, pollution and public health

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s DEI purge has put $812 million in grants to Arizona universities at risk – including research on wildfires, pollution and public health. Many of these grants followed previous federal guidelines that required efforts to broaden the scientific talent pool.


Arizona Legislature, organizations look to expand low income housing for older adults as population grows

PHOENIX – The older adult population in Arizona is growing twice as fast as the state’s general population. With this, state and local entities are looking to expand affordable housing options to meet demand and mitigate the challenges they face.