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Feds say they thwarted alleged terror plot targeting L.A. Jewish institution

Katie King — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:07:27 GMT

Federal authorities say they have disrupted a multi-city terror plot that included an L.A. Jewish center, arresting an Iraqi national with alleged ties to Kata'ib Hizballah.

News Analysis: Trump spent two days with Xi in Beijing. Was he outplayed?

Michael Wilner — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Trump administration argues the trip was a success, having secured the display of conciliation and partnership the president had sought after years of increasingly dangerous acrimony.

Nearly 1,900 vanished in and around Guadalajara. Now the World Cup arrives

Steve Fisher — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The highway from the Guadalajara city airport to downtown is newly paved and the city's famous roundabout has gotten a $4-million facelift.

Train car found with 6 dead migrants inside came from Long Beach, officials say

Salvador Hernandez — Sat, 16 May 2026 21:32:06 GMT

Six migrants were found dead inside a train car in Laredo, Texas, Sunday, and officials say the train originated from Long Beach.

Supreme Court turns away Virginia Democrats seeking to reinstate new voting map

David G. Savage — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:35:19 GMT

The new election map blocked by the Virginia Supreme Court would have favored Democrats in 10 of its 11 congressional districts.

Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury deadlocked

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:34 GMT

A New York judge declared a mistrial in disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape case in its third trial, after a jury said "no one is going to change where they stand."

The Steyer campaign pays influencers. Their posts don't always make that clear

Ben Wieder — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:33:26 GMT

Tom Steyer's campaign appears to have relied on paid influencers more than any candidate for governor, according to the most recent campaign finance filings.

Conditions at immigrant detention centers in California have worsened under Trump, report says

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:25 GMT

California enacted a law during the first Trump administration requiring state oversight of immigrant detention facilities. This is the fifth report released by the California Department of Justice since 2019.

Top takeaways from final governor's debate: Knives out for Becerra

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon, Kevin Rector — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Candidates running to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom repeatedly attacked surging Democrat Xavier Becerra during a testy debate in a remarkably unsettled contest less than three weeks before the June 2 primary.

For Trump in China, a tonal shift yields few results

Michael Wilner — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:51:16 GMT

Trump's deference to Xi was a striking display of an often commanding president adapting to a new power dynamic, an acknowledgment of China's rise and its emerging role in the world.

Supreme Court, over two dissents, upholds abortion pills sent by mail, for now

David G. Savage — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:46:17 GMT

The court rejects an antiabortion challenge to mifepristone, an FDA-approved medication for ending early pregnancies.

Two chemicals in everyday California air may pose 'unacceptable' cancer risk, findings suggest

Hayley Smith — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:55 GMT

California health officials have released new scientific findings that suggest the health risks from exposure to two chemicals present in ambient air, acrolein and ethylene oxide, are worse than previously known.

Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship, Californians at risk: Is this the start of something much worse?

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The MV Hondius was the epicenter of the first-ever deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a modern cruise ship. Was this a freak occurrence, or a sign of things to come?

China's Xi, warning of a clash, tells Trump: 'We must make it work'

Michael Wilner — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:51:41 GMT

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit with a welcome ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People that featured an extraordinary display of power.

Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What's at stake

Michael Wilner, Kevin Rector — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:10:14 GMT

Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing's policies.

ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:47:25 GMT

A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.

In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes

Michael Wilner — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.

California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.

California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud

Itzel Luna — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A U.S.-based food giant claims its product contain premium, Italian-grown tomatoes. Two Californian shoppers are calling it out, alleging tomato fraud.

Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI's Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts

Ben Wieder — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:21:29 GMT

The letter comes amid a high-stakes legal battle between onetime partners Sam Altman and Elon Musk, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company behind ChatGPT.

Entertainment mogul Byron Allen to acquire BuzzFeed, HuffPost

Meg James — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:03:52 GMT

Buzzfeed, once an internet sensation known for its listicles, news and quizzes, has fallen on hard times.

Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns

Brittny Mejia, Rebecca Ellis — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:54:40 GMT

Federal authorities alleged that Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was cultivated to help promote pro-China policies, according to a plea agreement unsealed Monday.

FCC commissioner joins Disney's free-speech fight

Meg James — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:43:06 GMT

The lone Democrat said certain FCC actions were designed to prompt TV networks to self-censor and tone down their news coverage of President Trump.

Fears of an AI breakthrough force the U.S. and China to talk

Michael Wilner — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A Trump administration once eager to gun for technological supremacy is now, for the first time, reckoning with the power AI could unleash if left unchecked.

Taiwan fears Trump will speak off-script on its fate in Beijing

Michael Wilner — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Taiwanese officials fear even the most subtle rhetorical change in policy from Trump could imperil a delicate status quo that has held for decades.

Cartel wars, El Chapo's sons, a mysterious kidnapping and an extraordinary U.S. indictment

Keegan Hamilton — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. That betrayal may have triggered a political and criminal reckoning on both sides of the border.

Big donors backed Harris in 2024. For 2028, they're not so sure

Justine McDaniel, Ben Wieder — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Though few in the party want to criticize Harris, few appear ready to endorse her. Conversations about her prospects often come down to one thing: Democrats' anxiety about winning.

California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban

Sonja Sharp — Sat, 9 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to restrict access to the country's most popular abortion method, but California's network of online providers and pharmaceutical suppliers already has an alternative in mind.

BTS came to Mexico and these fans will never be the same

Kate Linthicum — Sat, 9 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More than 1. million Mexicans tried to get tickets to this week's BTS shows in Mexico City. Many of those who failed showed up anyway.

General Motors to pay $12.5 million to settle claims that it illegally sold California driver data

Queenie Wong — Fri, 8 May 2026 20:34:54 GMT

The settlement is the largest California Consumer Privacy Act penalty in the state's history.

'Speed running' trend spreads despite Scientology and social media sites trying to stop it

James Queally — Fri, 8 May 2026 19:51:14 GMT

So-called speed running incidents at Church of Scientology buildings have expanded from Los Angeles to other cities and countries. The organization has issued a legal warning to an online content creator it accuses of promoting the practice, while videos on TikTok have been taken down.

Disney's ABC challenges FCC, escalating fight over free speech

Meg James — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:09:18 GMT

The Walt Disney Co. owned network's salvo sets the stage for a 1st Amendment fight

Two Yellowstone hikers seriously injured in suspected grizzly bear attack

Jack Dolan — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:37:51 GMT

The attack occurred on a trail — Mystic Falls, near Old Faithful — that until 2024 had been closed to reduce the chance of conflicts with grizzly bears.

Virginia high court strikes down Democratic redistricting plan, dimming party's midterm hopes

Kevin Rector, Ben Wieder — Fri, 8 May 2026 14:24:42 GMT

The plan was expected to help Democrats win as many as four additional congressional seats amid an escalating, nationwide battle for control of Congress.

Ships at L.A.'s ports face a fuel shock that's shaking the economy

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 8 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Shipping companies are imposing fuel surcharges and avoiding expensive routes as the cost for container ship fuel rises amid the war in Iran.

Mail-a-handgun: Trump administration pushes to allow firearms to be delivered by USPS

Clara Harter — Fri, 8 May 2026 02:18:52 GMT

The Trump administration is pushing the Unites States Postal Service to allow people to send concealable handguns in the mail after the Department of Justice declared a 99-year-old ban on the practice unconstitutional.

Louisiana urges Supreme Court to block abortion pills sent by mail

David G. Savage — Thu, 7 May 2026 22:39:03 GMT

The justices are likely to act soon on emergency appeals filed by two makers of mifepristone, used in abortions.

California under pressure — again — as partisan redistricting wars escalate

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act has some Democrats asking whether California could go further in redrawing maps to target GOP districts.

Purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note had echoes of messages he had sent earlier

Ben Wieder — Thu, 7 May 2026 00:37:54 GMT

The note contains an apparent reference to a line from a 1931 Little Rascals short film that Epstein had used in at least two email messages.

Commentary: Spencer Pratt goes viral as an AI superhero for L.A. Will it translate into votes?

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 6 May 2026 20:50:05 GMT

To the rescue? Spencer Pratt's campaign for mayor of Los Angeles gets the AI superhero treatment. But will it be enough to influence voters?

Ted Turner, CNN creator who revolutionized the media industry, dies at 87

Matt Pearce, Meg James — Wed, 6 May 2026 14:32:06 GMT

Ted Turner, the media mogul who created CNN and revolutionized cable television, has died.

While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as 'last resort'

Andrea Castillo, Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 6 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Documents obtained by nonprofit American Oversight show a glaring contrast between the training of Marines and that of immigration agents, who have been accused of using unnecessary force.

Iranians recount desperate attempts to find survivors after school bombing

Zohreh Saberi — Wed, 6 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Iranians recount their desperate attempts to find survivors after the deadly missile strike, attributed to the U.S., on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School on the war's first day.

Tom Steyer tries to sell voters on his own personal change

Ben Wieder, Hayley Smith — Wed, 6 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tom Steyer has sold himself to voters as an agent of change, but will they buy the billionaire's own transformation?

Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon, Kevin Rector — Wed, 6 May 2026 06:46:38 GMT

Democrat Xavier Becerra's rapid rise in California's race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.

Commentary: Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here's what our columnists say

Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak, Anita Chabria — Wed, 6 May 2026 04:12:08 GMT

Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?

Operation Epic Fury against Iran 'is over,' Rubio says

Ana Ceballos, Nabih Bulos, Michael Wilner — Tue, 5 May 2026 15:16:17 GMT

The U.S. military campaign that launched the war with Iran, Operation Epic Fury, 'is over,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, telling reporters that a new defensive phase has begun to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

'Stuck with one another': Supreme Court resembles a feuding family

David G. Savage — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court justices try to maintain a cordial working relationship. But amid a sharp ideological divide, testy exchanges and simmering anger have been increasing.

They boarded a luxury Antarctic cruise. Then hantavirus took a deadly toll

Rong-Gong Lin II — Tue, 5 May 2026 01:25:05 GMT

Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid changing climate conditions.

Fresh attacks in the gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran

Nabih Bulos, Michael Wilner — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:07:16 GMT

A wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between the United States and Iran.

Supreme Court puts hold on ruling that would block mailing of abortion pills

David G. Savage — Mon, 4 May 2026 18:35:49 GMT

If the order is upheld, it would make it illegal for women in California and other states to obtain the pills through a pharmacy or by mail if they did not see a doctor first.

Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection

Seema Mehta — Mon, 4 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection on Monday. The Democrats are longtime allies.

How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 4 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.

Inside Israel's AI targeting system: How data from a phone become a death sentence

Nabih Bulos — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Israeli military has used a targeting system powered by artificial intelligence to launch what it says are attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A flurry of seismic activity recently has struck Nevada, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake 45 miles east of Reno that was powerful enough to cause moderate-to-strong shaking in the small town of Silver Springs. What's fueling the spate of earthquakes?

Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 4 May 2026 01:03:04 GMT

Rudolph W. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday.

Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack

Connor Sheets, Paige St. John, Alene Tchekmedyian, Ruben Vives, James Queally — Sun, 3 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cole Tomas Allen, 'a godly person' and indie video game developer, allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner.

California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach

Blanca Begert — Sun, 3 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Now California must figure out how to replace some 200,000 barrels of oil a day that will no longer be arriving from the Persian Gulf.

A defiant Iran leaves Trump with few options

Michael Wilner — Sat, 2 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A legal deadline for congressional authorization threatens to increase pressure on the administration — and underscore lagging support for the unpopular war.

Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon

Queenie Wong — Fri, 1 May 2026 22:31:21 GMT

The Department of Defense said agreements with eight companies would help establish the 'United States military as an AI-first fighting force.'

LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics

Libor Jany — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:57:41 GMT

Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other departments or a hiring spree that seems impossible given budget constraints and recruiting struggles.

Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district.

Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War

Susanne Rust — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.

DOJ case threatens Southern Poverty Law Center's mission monitoring California hate groups

Sonja Sharp — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and money laundering by the Trump administration.

Coded messages, 'red boxing' and other allegations in California's testy race for governor

Seema Mehta — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Becerra's campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.

Behind the Trump administration's detentions of L.A. Iranians, a divided diaspora

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In L.A., home to the largest Iranian diaspora, a vocal segment has joined forces with Trump-aligned far-right activists to wage campaigns against other Iranians.

Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media

Lorraine Ali — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:05 GMT

Muslims are conservative media's go-to bogeymen, until they finance MAGA. Fox News, like the Republican administration, is cherry-picking what parts of Islam it'll tolerate.

Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial

Kevin Rector — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:50 GMT

Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, agreed to his ongoing detention during a brief hearing in federal court in Washington on Thursday.

Sheinbaum defies U.S. demand to extradite Mexican officials on drug charges

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:48 GMT

Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.

News Analysis: Mexico's dilemma -- Extradite officials to U.S. or risk angering Trump

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:25:40 GMT

The U.S. indictment of 10 current and former Mexican officials leaves President Claudia Sheinbaum with few good options on how to respond.

Cole Allen case reveals Secret Service failures that could have led to tragedy at D.C. gala

Kevin Rector, Richard Winton — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:15 GMT

New details about alleged gunman Cole Allen's dash into the White House correspondents' dinner attended by President Trump puts the Secret Service in hot seat.

U.S. indicts sitting Mexican governor, senator and mayor on historic drug charges

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum, Steve Fisher — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:26:07 GMT

U.S. brings drug charges against Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and other members of President Sheinbaum's ruling Morena party.

Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants

David G. Savage — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:21 GMT

Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.

'Earthquake': Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in setback for Black Democrats, boost for GOP

David G. Savage, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:23 GMT

The ruling in a Louisiana case appears to clear the way for Republican-led states across the South to redraw election maps and eliminate voting districts that favor Black or Latino candidates.

King Charles is the second British monarch to address Congress, but tensions shadow the moment

Ana Ceballos — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:55:06 GMT

King Charles III emphasized in addressing a joint session of Congress that 'America's words carry weight and meaning,' and that its actions 'matter even more.'

Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.

Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for

Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak, Anita Chabria — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Candidates in California's race for governor meet Tuesday for the second of three planned debates. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria weigh in.

Torrance man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; records detail alleged 'manifesto'

Ben Wieder, Kevin Rector, Michael Wilner — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:32:44 GMT

The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting faces numerous counts related to his alleged attempt to assassinate numerous Trump administration officials.

Supreme Court wary of barring police from phone searches to find crime suspects

David G. Savage — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:41 GMT

A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution's protection against "unreasonable searches."

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes for not alerting police about Canada shooting suspect

Queenie Wong — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:59 GMT

OpenAI is facing more scrutiny over how mass shooting suspects are using its chatbot ChatGPT to plan violent attacks.

Adidas stomps Nike: Landmark under 2-hour marathon by Sabastian Sawe includes an intriguing footnote

Steve Henson — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:01:03 GMT

Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the two-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.

Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot

Seema Mehta — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:13:39 GMT

The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West launched the effort to counter massive healthcare funding cuts that President Trump signed last year.

We were there: Hearing gunfire and ducking for cover at the D.C. dinner shooting

Gavin J. Quinton, Andrea Castillo — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:08:03 GMT

The Times had six reporters at the dinner, seated at a table near the right side of the stage. Here's what happened when the shooting started.

Shooter's path to White House press gala prompts security questions

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:31:42 GMT

The incident raised immediate questions about the night's security protocol. Trump called the hotel "not a particularly secure building," but also said the room was "very, very secure."

Trump was set to 'let it rip' with the press. Then came shots, chaos and a call for unity

Ana Ceballos — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:11:29 GMT

Trump said he would like to reschedule the event within the next month, adding that he will make an "entirely different speech" — one that he said will be focused on "love."

From tuxedos to trenches: How media's biggest black-tie party became a violent story

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:53:33 GMT

Cameras were out after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton and the year's biggest party turned into a work night for journalists.

U.S. may soon target Mexican politicians in anti-corruption campaign

Steve Fisher — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:47:09 GMT

U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson signals a Trump administration anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime.

D.C. gala gunman wrote 'manifesto,' traveled from California before attack, officials say

Kevin Rector, Alene Tchekmedyian, Connor Sheets, Tony Briscoe — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:08:19 GMT

The man accused of breaching security to attack a Washington press gala wrote an anti-Trump "manifesto" and traveled from California, officials said.

Critics slam Trump's purge of National Science Board: 'Wholesale evisceration of American leadership in science'

Jenny Jarvie — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:48:29 GMT

With Trump purging the National Science Board, and the NSF director seat vacant, scientists warn of a shift away from fundamental research toward a narrow focus on AI.

Colombia hosts talks on exiting fossil fuels as global energy crisis deepens

Fabiano Maisonnave — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A gathering in Colombia reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global climate negotiations. Countries first agreed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023 to "transition away from fossil fuels," but made little progress on it.

Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations

Ana Ceballos — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington's rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.

Barabak: The congressional landmine stirring fears about the midterm election — and a Trump power grab

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A constitutional provision allowing Congress to determine its makeup has some worried a Democratic victory could be nullified. Skepticism abounds, but Trump has repeatedly breached long-standing norms.

National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.

Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner

Gavin J. Quinton, Justine McDaniel, Ruben Vives — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:12:57 GMT

The president was hurried out of the room and his security detail responded with weapons drawn after a disturbance at the event in Washington. Trump said he is safe and, according to the Secret Service, a person is in custody.

While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.

Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return

Itzel Luna — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:01:02 GMT

The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.

Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

Ben Wieder, Gavin J. Quinton — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:40:22 GMT

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.