Kevin Rector
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Trump projects confidence, claims Iran is âbeggingâ for deal, but war exit remains murky (w/ Ana Ceballos):
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Trump projects confidence, claims Iran is 'begging' for deal, but war exit remains murky
While President Trump projected confidence in the U.S. war effort in Iran and claimed Iranian leaders were "begging" for a deal to end it, a path out of the conflict remained unclear.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-03-26/trump-projects-confidence-claims-iran-is-begging-for-deal-but-war-exit-remains-murky
about 13 hours ago
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California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections
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California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections
California and a coalition of other states sued the Trump administration Monday over its efforts to roll back fair housing rules that bar certain types of discrimination by landlords, including agains...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-16/california-other-states-sue-to-block-trump-effort-to-roll-back-fair-housing-protections
10 days ago
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Trump and Hegseth have projected confidence and power in Iran in a coarse and triumphant tone that is unprecedented for U.S. wartime presidents and their Cabinet members, according to experts in presidential rhetoric and propaganda.
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Trump's war rhetoric is coarse. It's also heard differently, depending on the audience
President Trump and other administration officials have projected confidence and power in Iran in a coarse tone that is unprecedented, according to experts in wartime rhetoric.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-15/trump-hegseth-iran-war-rhetoric
11 days ago
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400 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves as Iran targets commercial ships
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400 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves as Iran targets commercial ships
Attacks on multiple commercial ships around Iran on Wednesday increased global energy concerns and pushed nations to unleash strategic oil reserves.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-11/400-million-barrels-of-oil-to-be-released-from-strategic-reserves-as-iran-targets-commercial-ships
16 days ago
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U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which Trump says will be âshort term,â has global reach (w/ Gavin J. Quinton):
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U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which Trump says will be 'short term,' has global reach
In less than two weeks, the Trump administration has instigated a truly global conflict, and with no clear path to resolution.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-09/u-s-israeli-war-in-iran-has-global-reach-implications
17 days ago
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After week of war and political upheaval, Trump remains defiant as ever
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After week of war and political upheaval, Trump remains defiant as ever
In the last week, Trump has instigated or been forced to navigate a stunning cascade of political threats, but has remained defiant, sounding more unbothered than embattled.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-07/after-week-of-war-political-upheaval-trump-remains-defiant-as-ever
20 days ago
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Hegseth says U.S. is âacceleratingâ war on Iran, but strike at Turkey wonât trigger NATO (w/ Ana Ceballos):
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Hegseth says U.S. is 'accelerating' war on Iran, but strike at Turkey won't trigger NATO
The U.S. war effort against Iran was gaining momentum Wednesday, top U.S. officials said. A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-04/hegseth-says-u-s-is-accelerating-war-on-iran-but-strike-at-turkey-wont-trigger-nato
23 days ago
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Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order
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Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order
Padilla sent a letter to his Senate colleagues saying that any election takeover order by Trump would be 'wildly illegal and unconstitutional.'
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-03/padilla-preps-for-trump-trying-to-control-elections-via-emergency-order
23 days ago
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Vulnerable Republicans in Californiaâs redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
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Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
Republicans facing tough reelection fights in this year's midterms are backing President Trump's attacks on Iran, which are unpopular, according to recent polling.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-03/vulnerable-republicans-in-californias-redrawn-congressional-districts-back-war-in-iran
24 days ago
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âImminent threatâ or âwar of choiceâ? Trump justifies Iran attack as Democrats raise doubt
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Trump justifies Iran attack as Congress raises doubts
President Trump justified attacking Iran without congressional approval by claiming the Iranian regime presented an 'imminent' threat to the U.S., which Democrats and some Republicans have questioned.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-01/imminent-threat-or-war-of-choice-trump-justifies-iran-attack-as-democrats-raise-doubt
25 days ago
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News Analysis:Â Trump threw some elbows in his speech, but hardly beat back his critics
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News Analysis: Trump threw some elbows in his speech, but hardly beat back his critics
President Trump's nearly two-hour State of the Union speech was laced with political broadsides blaming Democrats for the nation's major problems.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-25/trumps-state-of-the-union-speech-analysis
29 days ago
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Trump projects power but heads weakened into a season of tough political challenges
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Trump projects power but heads weakened into a season of tough political challenges
President Trump is in a precarious position with the 2026 midterm elections just ahead, but he and his supporters express confidence.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-25/trump-heads-weakened-into-season-of-tough-political-challenges
30 days ago
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Takeaways from Trumpâs State of the Union address
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Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump struck a confident and defiant tone in a nearly two-hour State of the Union speech.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-24/takeaways-from-trumps-state-of-union-address
about 1 month ago
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Los Angeles Times
about 1 month ago
Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting
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Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting
Several California teenagers have found themselves at the center of an intense national debate around transgender kids participating in school sports. They aren't backing down.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-22/trans-athletes-face-intense-efforts-to-sideline-them-these-california-teens-are-resisting
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Voter trust in U.S. elections drops amid Trump critiques, redistricting, fear of ICE
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Voter trust in U.S. elections drops amid Trump critiques, redistricting, fear of ICE
Voter trust in U.S. elections has declined across party lines ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new poll.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-16/voter-trust-in-u-s-elections-drops-amid-trump-critiques-redistricting-fear-of-ice
about 1 month ago
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Judge blocks Trump administration move to cut $600 million in HIV funding from states
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Judge blocks Trump administration move to cut $600 million in HIV funding from states
A federal judge granted California and other states a temporary restraining order halting the administration's health funding cuts for 14 days while the litigation continues.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-12/judge-blocks-trump-administration-move-to-cut-600-million-in-hiv-funding-from-states
about 1 month ago
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California, other states sue over Trump administrationâs latest cuts to HIV programs (w/ Gavin J. Quinton):
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California, other states sue over Trump administration's latest cuts to HIV programs
California and three other states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plans to slash $600 million from programs designed to prevent and track the spread of HIV, including in the LGBTQ+ co...
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-11/california-other-states-sue-over-trump-administrations-latest-cuts-to-hiv-programs
about 1 month ago
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Federal judge strikes down California mask ban on immigration agents, but it may be revived
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Federal judge strikes down California mask ban on immigration agents, but it may be revived
A federal judge on Monday struck down a new California ban on federal officers wearing masks, but an effort already is underway to revive the statute.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-09/federal-judge-strikes-down-california-mask-ban-on-immigration-agents
about 2 months ago
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Schiff endorses Swalwell for California governor
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Schiff endorses Swalwell for California governor
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has endorsed Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) for California governor.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-09/schiff-endorses-swalwell-for-california-governor
about 2 months ago
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ICYMI over the weekend:
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about 2 months ago
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Across California, local elections administrators are running table-top exercises to prepare for once unthinkable threats â not from local rabble-rousers, remote cyberattackers or foreign adversaries, but their own federal government. In today's
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Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election
Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-08/midterms-trump-california-war-over-next-election
about 2 months ago
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Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election (w/
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Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election
Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-08/midterms-trump-california-war-over-next-election
about 2 months ago
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California leaders decry Trump call to ânationalizeâ election, say theyâre ready to resist
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California leaders decry Trump call to 'nationalize' election, say they're ready to resist
California officials say they are ready to resist should the federal government attempt to assert control over the stateâs voting system, as President Trump has suggested it should.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-02-04/california-leaders-decry-trump-call-to-nationalize-election
about 2 months ago
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Kevin Rector
The Wall Street Journal
about 2 months ago
An Abu Dhabi royal backed a secret $500 million investment in Trumpâs crypto company. Months later, U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
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âSpy Sheikhâ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
$500 million investment for 49% of World Liberty came months before U.A.E. won access to tightly guarded American AI chips.
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about 2 months ago
Trump officials have repeatedly released inaccurate information when trying to justify ICE shootings. Is it creating a credibility crisis for federal law enforcement in court? My latest w/
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Trump officials have tried to justify ICE shootings. Is it backfiring in court?
The Department of Justice has lost five cases in Los Angeles against defendants accused of assaulting immigration agents, leading former government officials to warn that the Trump administration face...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-31/ice-shootings-trump-officials-statements-court-cases
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New message from top Democrats: The U.S. Justice Department canât be trusted:
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New message from top Democrats: The U.S. Justice Department can't be trusted
Leading Democrats' remarks that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot be trusted hold stunning implications for American democracy, and followed a week of equally stunning actions by the department.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-31/new-message-from-top-democrats-u-s-justice-department-cant-be-trusted
about 2 months ago
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California Democrats help lead counter-offensive against Trump immigration crackdown:
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California Democrats help lead counter-offensive against Trump immigration crackdown
Democrats seized on a growing sense, shared by some Republicans, that the campaign has gotten so out of hand that the political winds have shifted heavily in their favor.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-29/california-democrats-help-lead-fight-vs-trump-immigration-crackdown
about 2 months ago
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San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, enters race for California governor:
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San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, enters race for California governor
San José Mayor Matt Mahan of announced he is running for California governor, joining an already crowded field.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-29/san-jose-mayor-matt-mahan-is-running-for-california-governor
about 2 months ago
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Immigration agents, leaders defy best practices honed by U.S. police for half a century
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Immigration agents, leaders defy best practices honed by U.S. police for half a century
Police leaders, civil rights advocates and other experts say the actions of immigration officials and agents run counter to law enforcement's best practices.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-28/federal-agents-leaders-defy-practices-honed-by-police-for-decades
about 2 months ago
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Is Californiaâs proposed billionaire tax smart policy? History holds lessons
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Is California's proposed billionaire tax smart policy? History holds lessons
Critics of California's proposed billionaire tax say similar measures in Europe failed. Backers of the measure say they took lessons from those failures in drafting the California proposal.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-26/california-proposed-billionaire-tax-similar-measures-europe
about 2 months ago
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Justice Department drops demand for records naming transgender kids treated at Childrenâs Hospital L.A.
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Justice Department drops demand for records naming transgender kids treated at Children's Hospital L.A.
The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to stop seeking medical records that personally identify young patients who received gender-affirming care from Childrenâs Hospital Los Angeles, according to ...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-23/doj-childrens-hospital-la-transgender-patient-records
2 months ago
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ICYMI: Trumpâs first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges:
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Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges
The Trump administration in its first year has claimed sweeping executive power and tested U.S. laws. Federal judges warn that American jurisprudence and democracy are under threat.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-11/trumps-first-year-actions-sparked-fiery-legal-war-stunning-rebukes-from-judges
2 months ago
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Deploying immigration forces, troops Threatening to take Greenland Demolishing East Wing Deposing Maduro Pardoning Jan. 6ers Berating Zelensky Investigating opponents Instigating tariffs Bombing Iran Waffling on Epstein Targeting birthright citizenship
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11 stunning moves by Trump in his first year back in office
In the last year, President Trump has taken unprecedented actions, some in line with his campaign promises and others in direct conflict with them.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-20/11-stunning-moves-by-trump-in-his-first-year-back-in-office
2 months ago
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11 stunning moves by Trump in his first year back in office
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11 stunning moves by Trump in his first year back in office
In the last year, President Trump has taken unprecedented actions, some in line with his campaign promises and others in direct conflict with them.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-20/11-stunning-moves-by-trump-in-his-first-year-back-in-office
2 months ago
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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit demanding California voter rolls, calling it a threat to democracy
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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit demanding California voter rolls, calling it a threat to democracy
A federal judge dismissed the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit demanding California's voter rolls, calling the request 'unprecedented and illegal.'
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-15/judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit-demanding-california-voter-rolls
2 months ago
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Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actorâs gruesome Hollywood killing wins
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Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere
A Los Angeles filmmaker who helped crack a gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood cold case murder has since made a film about it, which has been selected to premiere at SXSW in March.
https://latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-14/filmmaker-who-helped-crack-gay-porn-actors-gruesome-hollywood-killing-wins-sxsw-premiere
2 months ago
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again
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California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced he will not be running for governor. Bonta last year said he decided not to run for the post, then reconsidered it after former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla announced they were not running.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-11/california-atty-gen-rob-bonta-not-running-governor
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges
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Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges
The Trump administration in its first year has claimed sweeping executive power and tested U.S. laws. Federal judges warn that American jurisprudence and democracy are under threat.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-11/trumps-first-year-actions-sparked-fiery-legal-war-stunning-rebukes-from-judges
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Trumpâs first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges
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Trump's first-year actions sparked a fiery legal war, and stunning rebukes from judges
The Trump administration in its first year has claimed sweeping executive power and tested U.S. laws. Federal judges warn that American jurisprudence and democracy are under threat.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-01-11/trumps-first-year-actions-sparked-fiery-legal-war-stunning-rebukes-from-judges
2 months ago
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Trump casts Maduro as ânarco-terroristâ driving American deaths. Experts have questions
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Trump casts Maduro as 'narco-terrorist' driving American deaths. Experts have questions
Experts on the international and U.S. drug trade questioned President Trump's claim that ousted Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro is responsible for hundreds of thousands of U.S. deaths.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-01-09/trump-casts-maduro-as-narco-terrorist-experts-have-questions
3 months ago
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Maduro indictment alleges long criminal past, promises lengthy legal battle ahead
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Maduro indictment alleges long criminal past, promises lengthy legal battle ahead
Prosecutors say Maduro partnered with 'narco-terrorists' from Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico to enrich himself and his family through 'massive-scale' cocaine trafficking. He pleaded not guilty.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-01-05/why-maduro-prosecution-could-drag-on-for-years
3 months ago
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U.S. capture of Maduro in Venezuela criticized as violation of international, U.S. law
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U.S. capture of Maduro in Venezuela criticized as violation of international, U.S. law
Legal experts and other critics said President Trump's decision to capture Venezuelan President NicolĂĄs Maduro to face drug charges was a clear violation of both U.S. and international law.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-01-03/u-s-capture-of-maduro-in-venezuela-criticized-as-violation-of-international-u-s-law
3 months ago
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Trump administration, Congress move to cut off transgender care for children
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Trump administration, Congress move to cut off transgender care for children
U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that would effective ban gender-affirming care for minors.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-12-18/trump-administration-moves-to-cut-off-transgender-care-for-children
3 months ago
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Justice Department wonât meet Friday deadline to release all Epstein files:
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Justice Department won't meet Friday deadline to release all Epstein files
The Justice Department will miss a legal deadline Friday to release all files from its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, a top official said.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-12-19/justice-dept-friday-deadline-epstein-files
3 months ago
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California, other states sue Trump administration over $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
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California, other states sue Trump administration over $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Multiple states argue the $100,000 fee for each new skilled worker visa for foreign employees working in the U.S. threatens critical education and healthcare services.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-12/california-sues-trump-administration-over-100-000-fee-for-h-1b-visas
3 months ago
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In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump
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In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, Adam Schiff challenged President Trump while pressing the issue of affordability. He also tried to pass legislation, without much luck.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-12-08/in-first-year-in-senate-schiff-pushes-legislation-party-message-challenges-to-trump
4 months ago
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NEW: San Franciscoâs Castro Theatre â long a symbol of queer liberation, itâs lighted red marquee & blade signage a giant X on the map for folks flocking to the famed Castro gayborhood for safety & acceptance â relaunches at a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ community:
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Second act for a queer icon: San Francisco's Castro Theatre relaunches at pivotal moment
The Castro Theatre's long history in the LGBTQ+ rights movement gives its upcoming reopening special significance, particularly in light of renewed attacks on the queer community.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-05/san-franciscos-castro-theatre-an-lgbtq-landmark-eyes-next-chapter-at-a-pivotal-moment
4 months ago
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California leaders launch online portal where âfederal agent misconductâ can be reported
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California leaders launch online portal where 'federal agent misconduct' can be reported
California officials launched an online portal Wednesday where residents can report potentially illegal activity by federal agents or military officers working in the state.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-03/california-leaders-launch-online-portal-where-federal-agent-misconduct-can-be-reported
4 months ago
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Kevin Rector
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Hard lives in California's fields: 'The American dream eats us alive'
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Hard lives in California's fields: 'The American dream eats us alive'
Immigrant farmworkers toil, season after season, in jobs that most Americans wouldn't endure for a week. It's a rough life that takes a heavy toll.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-30/hard-lives-in-california-fields-harvesting-watermelons
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James Queally
4 months ago
The White House says attacks on ICE are up 1000% Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court. Latest w/
@brittnymejia.bsky.social
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Attacks on ICE up 1,000%? Trump administration claim not backed up by court records
The Trump administration has cited a more than 1,000% increase in assaults on immigration agents to justify aggressive tactics. But court records reviewed by The Times show the majority of the alleged...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-01/dhs-1000-percent-increase-attacks-on-ice-agents-times-analysis
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