L.A. Times - California Politics

Lopez: On Skid Row, it's been decades of frustration. Will the next mayor have a plan?

Steve Lopez — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:05:24 GMT

Exhausted Skid Row merchants' rep: "If something is working down here, you can't prove it by me."

Nexstar launches its first digital subscription service with The Hill Insider, aimed at political junkies

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The service, priced at $5.99 and $9.99 a month, will offer deeper looks at Washington-based news and trends.

Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, threatening more strikes

Nabih Bulos, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:37:27 GMT

Iran has targeted American military sites in the Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.

Instead of uniting the left, California's billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies

Nicole Nixon — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The union leader behind California's proposed billionaire tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to take it off the ballot.

Chabria: UC could go back to using the SAT and ACT for admissions. Here's why that doesn't add up

Anita Chabria — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.

Black mold and $1 wages: Settlement forces immigrant detention centers to protect workers

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California's workplace safety and health requirements.

Seth Doane and Jim Axelrod among contenders for '60 Minutes' roles

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

CBS News is closing in on replacements for Scott Pelley and other departures from the venerable news magazine.

Platner's collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide

Justine McDaniel, Iris Kwok — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:57:23 GMT

Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.

DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 19:28:09 GMT

The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.

Disney's ABC spars with the FCC (again) in defense of 'The View'

Meg James — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:51:36 GMT

The FCC has received more than 77,000 public comments in its inquiry into whether the ABC show deserves an exception granted to news programs.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom sought to redefine the role of first spouse. Now, she faces her biggest test

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Siebel Newsom faces a predicament as her husband positions himself as Trump's chief antagonist and prepares for a possible 2028 White House run.

Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe

Michael Wilner — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:34:29 GMT

President Trump's grievances with several European governments over their refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran have cast a pall over the summit.

FIFA's reversal of red card after Trump phone call prompts international uproar

Ana Ceballos — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:48:05 GMT

Trump frequently pushes the boundaries of long-standing norms. He also has a history of using phone calls to pressure officials to reach an outcome he wants.

Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda

Andrea Castillo, Ana Ceballos — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.

14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

Iris Kwok, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

Barabak: Happy Birthday, America! You've weathered another rough year

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

War, inflation and presidential grifting mark an Independence Day best put in the past. But America has made it through worse times, which lends perspective and offers hope for better times ahead.

Trump refashions America's 250th as a celebration of himself

Michael Wilner — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Historians say the nation's 250th anniversary has become a politicized spectacle, a celebration of an imperial presidency.

How Roberts led a fractured Supreme Court to wins for the right and defeats for Trump

David G. Savage — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 19:37:40 GMT

In President Trump's second year back in the White House, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and the court punctured his claim to have power with no limits.

Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 17:19:00 GMT

President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections.

Trump wants to show off D.C. for the Fourth. His construction is in the way

Justine McDaniel — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump has fixated on making changes to the nation's capital in his second term.

Bill to ban sex offenders from running for office fails in California Senate committee

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:55:37 GMT

State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) voted against AB 2753, which would have banned sex offenders from running for office. The vote failed 2-1-2 in committee.

As Trump reports $2.2 billion in 2025 income, ethics experts raise alarms

Jenny Jarvie — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:23:24 GMT

Critics described President Trump's money-making ventures as "bribery" and "corruption." The White House denied any conflicts of interest.

Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols

Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:31:14 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over a state law that took effect Wednesday restricting sales of pistols that can be illegally converted into machine guns with a device called a 'Glock switch.'

Chabria: Birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning about erasing history

Anita Chabria — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:20:18 GMT

Birthright citizenship narrowly prevailed at the Supreme Court. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion reads as a warning for what comes next: a fight to rewrite history to serve political aims.

Legal correspondent Paula Reid expected to join MS NOW after CNN departure

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:34:55 GMT

Reid 's planned departure comes ahead of the impending merger of CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.

Inside the California ICE detention boycott over $18 coffee grounds, $21 tampon boxes

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:15:47 GMT

More than 300 detainees are estimated to have signed grievance letters sent to facility administrators, according to advocates with the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.

Arellano: The sad inevitability of Justice Alito's birthright citizenship dissent

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

During his 2005 confirmation hearings, Alito praised his father as an 'extraordinary man who came to the United States as a young child and overcame many difficulties' to ensure a better life for him and his sister.

Commentary: Even in ugly times, the bicentennial united us. America 250 still can

Mary McNamara — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If grassroots America could find reason to celebrate in the shadow of political assassinations, a crippling gas shortage and the Vietnam War, we can figure out a way to do it again, 50 years later.

Newsom signs off on 100% California tax for money from Trump's $1.8-billion 'slush fund'

Iris Kwok — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:46:42 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed off on legislation that would levy a 100% California tax on payouts from Trump's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund.

Supreme Court will decide a gun-rights challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:49:40 GMT

California's long-standing ban on semiautomatic assault rifles could be struck down by the Supreme Court.

For crucial federal agencies, the veneer of independence is stripped away

Michael Wilner — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:35:37 GMT

The ruling letting the president oust members of historically independent agencies without cause has shaken institutions that once believed their protections were secure.

British regulator may challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

Meg James — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:51:51 GMT

'For US consumers, this merger has become a proxy fight about political influence and control of media,' according to Forrester Research. 'In the UK, it's being treated as a structural competition issue where regulators, not consumers, will decide.'

Supreme Court strikes down Watergate-era limits on campaign funds for political parties

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:13:38 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled again that campaign funding is free speech protected by the 1st Amendment.

Supreme Court rules that states may ban trans athletes from girls' sports teams

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:59 GMT

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said the federal Title IX law envisioned separate teams for girls and boys based on their biological sex at birth.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's plan to limit birthright citizenship

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:48:28 GMT

The justices said Trump may not revise the Constitution and change citizenship laws in an executive order.

After bold pledge, EPA shelves microplastics testing in U.S. drinking water

Susanne Rust — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In April, EPA Chief Lee Zeldin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a news conference declaring their dedication to studying microplastics, in the human body and in drinking water. But a new EPA drinking water testing rule leaves them out.

What you should know about the $351.7-billion state budget Newsom just signed

Taryn Luna — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:58:55 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom extolled free school meals, universal transitional kindergarten and other accomplishments in his tenure in California, a period marked by over $100 billion in increased spending.

Anthropic partners with California to expand AI use by government workers

Queenie Wong — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:48:57 GMT

State agencies will be able to access Anthropic's AI assistant Claude at a discounted price along with free training as part of an effort to use technology to make government more efficient.

Supreme Court limits police use of cellphone data to find crime suspects

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:35:17 GMT

Unwary crime suspects could be tracked by investigators who had access to their phone location records.

California leaders cheer Supreme Court ballot ruling while eyeing other ways to speed count

Kevin Rector — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:22:14 GMT

California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts.

Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:36:57 GMT

Justice Clarence Thomas says the court should 'reconsider' past rulings that protect press from libel suits.

Supreme Court: Trump may fire heads of independent agencies, but not the Federal Reserve

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:18:24 GMT

The court's conservatives said the president had the authority to remove all officials who wield executive authority, even if the agency officials had fixed terms set by law.

Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail ballots, leaving California's system unaffected

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:21:49 GMT

In a surprise decision, a 5-4 majority rejected Republicans' bid to restrict balloting by mail.

Supreme Court refuses Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll's $5-million sexual abuse verdict

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:46:31 GMT

Trump says he was wrongly accused of a pattern of sexually abusing women based in part on his own words.

Costs of Iran war will linger despite conflict's end, experts say

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The effects of the war and other factors driving inflation are likely to stick around for months, experts say, presenting an ongoing challenge to American households.

Quicker count, bigger turnout: L.A. County certifies 2026 primary election ballots

Vanessa Martínez — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. County certified 2,227,461 vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional and provisional ballots. The Times compared the process with previous midterm primaries.

Newsom, California Legislature reach $351.7-billion budget deal

Taryn Luna — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:55:53 GMT

The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among Democrats in the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.

MS NOW anchor Alex Witt to exit as network reduces live weekend programming

Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:00 GMT

Witt will be succeeded by Antonia Hylton, as 'The Weekend: Primetime' is canceled.

Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot

Seema Mehta — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:57:38 GMT

Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, and instead called for a nationwide wealth tax.

Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues

Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:31:21 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agreement comes as Uber pushes forward with a lawsuit against two prominent L.A. law firms.

Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:59 GMT

The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.

Asylum seekers may be turned away at the southern border, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:27:54 GMT

The Supreme Court sharply limited the right to asylum for migrants who say they are fleeing persecution.

Chabria: This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican

Anita Chabria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:08:59 GMT

A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It's a bad fix for an unclear problem.

Trump may end legal protection for 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage, Andrea Castillo — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:49:39 GMT

While Thursday's decision dealt with Haitians and Syrians, its rationale could affect up to 1.3 million noncitizens who are protected by Temporary Protected Status.

Gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules, rejecting a California law

David G. Savage — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:35:51 GMT

Supreme Court extends the right to carry in public

Vice President JD Vance's visit gives 'The View' a ratings boost

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:47:39 GMT

Vance appeared on the liberal-leaning program on June 16 to promote his new book on his decision to become a Catholic.

Trump refuses to sign landmark housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID law

Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:58:49 GMT

Trump demanded that Congress pass the SAVE America Act, the proof-of-citizenship voting bill, before he would consider signing the landmark housing legislation.

Why your food scraps travel more than 100 miles — and how an L.A. council member wants to stop it

Susanne Rust, Sandra McDonald — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos' old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.

Democrats want California voters to give them more flexibility over spending

Taryn Luna — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:56:22 GMT

The California Legislature passed a constitutional amendment Thursday that seeks to modify a spending limit and give lawmakers more flexibility over how they appropriate state revenue.

As Trump pulls funding for HIV healthcare, Latino and queer communities suffer

Katerina Portela — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:52:24 GMT

In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Trump promised to "defeat HIV in America." But L.A. nonprofits say his recent budget cuts have led to a rise in HIV spread among Latinos and little funding for lifesaving tests and medicine in L.A. County.

Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes

Justine McDaniel — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:12:29 GMT

Measures to provide federal funding for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant to California.

Inmates may not sue prison officials who violate their religious rights, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:41:52 GMT

A Rastafarian inmate lost his dreadlocks and religious liberty suit against Louisiana prison officials.

Battle over single-use plastics erupts as 17 states move to block California law

Susanne Rust — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It seems everybody is upset with California's single-use plastic law. Wholesalers say it violates interstate commerce laws and the Constitution. Environmentalists aren't happy either.

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit challenging L.A.'s sanctuary city ordinance

Brittny Mejia — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:01:41 GMT

U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin granted the city's motion to dismiss the lawsuit but said the government could file an amended complaint.

Facing FCC pressure, ABC launches campaign to support 'The View' and its TV stations

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:20 GMT

The spots aimed at raising awareness of the FCC's actions are running on 'The View' and ABC's local stations.

Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting

David G. Savage — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:34:51 GMT

Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six.

In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall

Sandra McDonald — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen in other Democratic cities. What would it mean for L.A. if Raman and Roy win?

Barabak: Federal probe of Newsom creates lots of smoke. Is there any fire?

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Some say the investigation will boost the governor's presidential prospects. But it's too soon to say. The action by Trump's corrupted Department of "Justice" presents more questions than answers.

Can a new commission remedy California's public defender crisis?

Anat Rubin — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new commission made up of legislators, public defenders, academics and advocates seeks to push California — one of just two states that don't pay for basic public defense — to begin providing resources and enforcing minimum standards for county public defender systems.

Newsom's stance on controversial data centers about to be tested. Again.

Katie King — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Controversy over data centers has reached a fever pitch nationwide, and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon find himself in the crosshairs.

'I got crushed': AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country

Ben Wieder — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing.

Much of Latin America is embracing MAGA. Here's why

Ana Ceballos, Kate Linthicum — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More Latin Americans identify with the right than at any time over the last two decades, giving President Trump a slate of willing partners as he seeks to expand U.S. power, combat drug cartels and counter growing Chinese influence in the region.

Chabria: Behested payments aren't illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom

Anita Chabria — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.

Here's why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast

Mack Baysinger — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:53:46 GMT

The reflecting pool turned an interesting shade of green awfully fast. Here is why.

Political watchdog fines Newsom for failing to report $5.5 million in solicited donations on time

Taryn Luna — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:26:57 GMT

The California Fair Political Practices Commission fined the governor $31,500 for failing to promptly report 36 behested donations, mostly tied to 2025 wildfire recovery efforts.

Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a 'lost war'

Michael Wilner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:02:41 GMT

Details of the framework peace agreement were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.

Drug users don't lose their gun rights, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:12:11 GMT

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled for gun rights and against drug laws in a flip of long-standing federal law that prohibited drug users from possessing guns.

Bill to limit prison off-ramp for the mentally ill could soon head to Newsom

James Queally — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Citing a series of violent crimes that followed criminal defendants being spared of convictions due to diagnosed mental illnesses, state lawmakers have pushed forward legislation backed by California prosecutors to limit who can qualify.

Billionaire tax proposal faces hurdles as it moves closer to November ballot

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:46:09 GMT

The proposal tentatively qualified for the November ballot after election officials verified petition signatures gathered by supporters of the billionaire tax, but it could be derailed.

Barabak: Gerrymanders, judges and an alley-oop: A look at the midterm fight for control of Congress

Mark Z. Barabak — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the redistricting battle just about over, Republicans come out ahead but are still at serious risk of losing the House. Democrats face an uphill fight to win the Senate, but their odds have improved.

Newsom seeks political advantage in probe he says Trump ordered

Taryn Luna, Kevin Rector — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:35:15 GMT

As he eyes a run for president in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is taking advantage of a federal investigation into him and his wife to boost his national profile.

People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching

Justine McDaniel, Queenie Wong — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:03:32 GMT

As prediction markets stir debate over betting on politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race raised a new question: What happens when people wager on elections?

Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom's wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism

Anita Chabria — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:52:55 GMT

The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the top office.

A vague Iran deal leaves more questions than answers

Michael Wilner, Nabih Bulos — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:37:53 GMT

Trump hailed the document as a breakthrough after months of negotiations. Yet its broad contours remained unclear over a day after the deal was announced.

Even UFC boss Dana White is 'completely against' Josh Hokit's ugly jab at Michelle Obama

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:59:33 GMT

UFC boss Dana White speaks out against Josh Hokit after the fighter propped up a false statement about former First Lady Michelle Obama during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.

Newsom says DOJ conducting baseless investigation of him and his wife at Trump's direction

Kevin Rector, Dakota Smith, Brittny Mejia, Taryn Luna — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:22:45 GMT

Newsom said that in recent days, "federal agents have knocked on the doors of family friends and former employees," and have been "demanding records" in a quest to find any kind of wrongdoing by him or his wife.

Commentary: What a surprise: Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash was MAGA propaganda (plus fights)

Mary McNamara — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:05:50 GMT

UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.

Supreme Court will decide if 'criminal aliens' can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation

David G. Savage — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:46:27 GMT

The case could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records.

U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end war, Trump says

Ana Ceballos, Michael Wilner — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:36:23 GMT

The deal commits Tehran to forgo the development or acquisition of nuclear weapons in exchange for helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

California's slow vote count stirs frustration, but changes would be hard

Grace Toohey — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Experts say there are some commonsense changes California could make to speed up its vote counts, including better funding county election offices and encouraging earlier voting. But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November.

Barabak: This historic Nevada mining town has seen better days. Trump is excavating hope

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tonopah has boomed and mostly busted since it's heyday more than a century ago. Trump has raised expectations for renewed prosperity and one local businessman is sprucing up his motel in anticipation of better times.

Chabria: The enemy of my enemy is a billionaire. Get over it

Anita Chabria — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As income inequality is reaching serf-lord levels, hating the rich seems easy and reasonable. But maybe we should make sure our outrage is working for us, not against us.

Trump prosecutor in L.A. pushing unusual public search for voter fraud during ongoing count

Kevin Rector, James Queally, Brittny Mejia — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is waging an unusual campaign to find election fraud in California despite DOJ guidelines saying not to during vote counting.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore national park signage on climate change, slavery

Clara Harter — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:57:46 GMT

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs related to topics such as climate change, slavery and Indigenous and LGBTQ+ history that were removed under an executive order to purge language at national parks that allegedly cast America in a negative light.

Trump's quiet crackdown: Fewer ICE raids, harsher rules push immigrants to leave

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Along with focusing on deportations, the administration is deploying other tactics to deter legal, as well as illegal, immigration.

House Democrats ask new ICE director to roll back policy limiting oversight visits

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democrats wrote a letter in response to a policy that requires lawmakers to identify detainees at least two business days before a visit and provide a signed consent form from each detainee.

After uncertainty, a positive sign for L.A. Olympics transportation funding

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The funding requires passage in Congress, but its approval in committee last week is a crucial signal of investment from Washington after weeks of uncertainty.

Arellano: In Orange County, a progressive Latina pol beats back well-funded haters — again

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:53:12 GMT

Expect the race between Jessie Lopez and David Penaloza in California's 68th Assembly District to become a referendum on whether the leftward trend of Latino voters in Orange County continues — or whether its center holds.

Who will be the new '60 Minutes' correspondents?

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tony Dokoupil, Holly Williams and Matt Gutman are among the names being considered to replace the departed Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi and Anderson Cooper.