Cassandra Semyon

Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Correspondent at Spectrum News 1 SoCal

Washington Correspondent at Spectrum News

Washington Correspondent at Spectrum News 1 LA-West

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Articles

White House still mum on plans for foreign film tariff

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced he planned to enact a 100% tariff on foreign films. “I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!” the president wrote on his Truth Social account. “I want to help the industry.
Rep. Robert Garcia announces bid for House Oversight committee

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

WASHINGTON — Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., is throwing his hat into the ring to be ranking member on the powerful House Oversight committee. The two-term congressman from Long Beach, who represented his freshman class of fellow Democrats as president and currently serves as Democratic Caucus Leadership Representative, announced his bid for the position in a three-page “Dear Colleague” letter obtained Thursday by Spectrum News.
Planning to go to the World Cup? The window to obtain your visa may be closing

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Over the next three years, the U.S. will host three mega sporting events: the Ryder Cup in September, FIFA World Cup matches next summer, and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Those events will require thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world to get a visa to enter the country, and the window is closing for travelers to get their visas with wait times so excessively long.
Planning to go to the World Cup? The window to obtain your visa may be closing

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Over the next three years, the U.S. will host three mega sporting events: the Ryder Cup in September, FIFA World Cup matches next summer, and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Those events will require thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world to get a visa to enter the country, and the window is closing for travelers to get their visas with wait times so excessively long.
Despite 'donor state' status, California is still waiting for wildfire aid

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Nearly five months after the wildfires began, officials say more than 5,000 properties in the Eaton and Palisades communities of Los Angeles County have been completely cleared of fire debris. But the cleanup is only part of the story.
'We will defend our rights': Bonta leads CA's legal fights against Trump admin

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Since President Donald Trump was sworn into office, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his staff have been busy. “This has been a president who has been a repeat offender when it comes to breaking the law — 22 times in a short 16 weeks and counting. We don’t expect it to stop or slow down, nor will we. We will meet him in court every time,” said Bonta in an interview with Spectrum News Friday.
The question before SCOTUS in birthright case is a judges' power

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Cassandra Semyon

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this morning arising from President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. The question before the court is not on the legality of the order itself, but whether a federal court can issue a nationwide injunction to block the order. “The question before the court is not can a president say no more birthright citizenship by executive order?
Dems warn cuts to Medicaid could impact access to addiction recovery resources

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Democrats are warning that proposed Medicaid cuts by Republicans could result in thousands of Americans being denied treatment for opioid addiction. A report released by the Joint Economic Committee Democrats late last month estimates that roughly one million people receive medication treatment for opioid use disorder through Medicaid.
'Speak softly, carry a big stick': Becerra says record speaks for itself

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

In a crowded field for California governor, former Health and Human Services Secretary and former state attorney general Xavier Becerra may be considered a bit of an underdog, as he lags in early polling. Last month, an Emerson College poll had former Vice President Kamala Harris leading the pack of both Democratic and Republican candidates at 31 percent. Undecided voters came in at 39 percent, and Becerra came in with just 2 percent of support.
'People will die': Becerra warns changes at HHS could have dire consequences

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Cassandra Semyon

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, D-Calif. is “fed up” with the Trump administration’s gutting of health programs and the leadership of his predecessor, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.“There is no reason why a child today in America is going to die from measles when we have a life saving vaccine available. But two children in Texas have died who did not get vaccinated for Measles,” Becerra pointed out.