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The department’s Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties visited camps in San Ysidro and Jacumba this month and spoke with migrants, humanitarian workers and Customs and Border Protection leaders.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer sent subpoenas for Hunter Biden and James Biden to appear at depositions. Democrats say the GOP probe has found no evidence of wrongdoing by the president.

Local governments account for about 10% of total spending on lobbying California lawmakers and agencies. Often, they’re seeking state money. Sometimes, they’re trying to influence specific bills.

The 71-year-old man accused in the fatal stabbing of the 6-year-old boy in Illinois, which also seriously wounded his mother, was motivated by the Israel-Hamas war, officials say.

Randa Coniglio was named acting president and CEO of the Port of San Diego, filling in for Joe Stuyvesant, who was placed on administrative leave this week.

Members of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups in Los Angeles clashed, with reports of fireworks and pepper spray use. Elsewhere, universities are tearing down encampments and arresting students.

Myah Ariel's debut is like a fizzy, angsty mash-up of Bolu Babalola and Kennedy Ryan as the challenges of doing meaningful work in Hollywood threaten two young lovers' romantic reunion.

Premieres Monday, April 1, 2024 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Over the course of a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees throughout the United States. This intimate portrait shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to the family back home.

Heading to college is hard for anyone. But have you tried being at least 30 years older than most of your classmates? James Hatch did.

In this producer's takeover, Julio talks to Ibrahim and Yernur, two Eurasian migrants who reached Tijuana after they both got into hot water in their native countries of Russia and Kazakhstan. We join them and other refugees for a meal as they talk to us about their journeys to request asylum in the US. Tune in! @portofentrypod ************** Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration. This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home. Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us! If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod ************** From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Find us on Facebook Find us on Instagram Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer. Alisa Barba is our editor. Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales. Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors. Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development. This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.