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Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), who represents Hollywood, West Hollywood and Glendale, has been waiting to be called back to Washington, D.C., since the government shutdown began last week. Representatives will be given a 48-hour notice on when to return, but as of Oct. 8, no such notice had been made.
On Oct. 4, Friedman held a press conference in front of Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, surrounded by physicians, staff and Covered California beneficiaries, explaining why she refused to vote for the Republican-backed budget.
On Sept. 29, President Donald Trump wrote in a post that he would immediately impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States.
Trump, claimed that the industry was “DYING a very fast death.” He pointed out incentives that were being offered by other countries to produce content, surmised that it was a concerted effort by foreign nations and “a National Security threat.”
Jimmy Kimmel returned to television tonight with a monologue that took aim at President Donald Trump and accused the federal government of trying to silence him.
Just an hour before ABC made the announcement that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would return to the airwaves on Tuesday, a group of politicians and Hollywood guild leaders held a press conference and rally in front of the show’s Hollywood studio to urge Disney to bring the show back.
Minutes before ABC revealed it was bringing back Jimmy Kimmel Live!, politicians took their turn Monday to speak out about ABC‘s decision to yank the late night show from the air by staging a press conference across from the show’s home on Hollywood Boulevard.
Several politicians and local leaders gathered in Hollywood outside of Jimmy Kimmel's studio to host a rally calling for the protection of the First Amendment on Monday morning, following his suspension.
CANCEL CULTURE — ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show amid pressure from the Trump administration is triggering widespread anxiety in Hollywood.
- In a letter sent Tuesday, a number of Southern California members of Congress sought information about a major enforcement action outside Gov.
At its meeting on Monday, August 18, the Pasadena City Council heard from Rep. Laura Friedman regarding her proposed legislation and future plans for the city. The council also listened to concerns from members of the public on issues ranging from immigration enforcement to housing policy.
Rep. Friedman discussed two bills she recently introduced: the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act and the No Mask for ICE Act.