The debate takes place at a critical moment in the turbulent contest to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ballots will start landing in Californians’ mailboxes in less than two weeks, …
Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving the Pentagon and the Trump Administration
John Phelan is leaving the Pentagon after months of tension with Pete Hegseth and other Pentagon leaders. The tumult comes as the Navy has been engaged in war with Iran. …
Combative, Defensive and Occasionally Contrite, Kennedy Walks a Fine Line
In four days of congressional testimony, the health secretary sought to please the White House and his MAHA base at the same time. Go to Source Author: Sheryl Gay Stolberg …
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label
Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel concerns that he would cut interest rates to please President Trump. Go to Source Author: …
RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself. Go …
Iran Says It Seized Two Ships
Also, China quietly builds an island in disputed waters. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait …
How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it. Go …
With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress
Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade. Go to Source Author: Carl Hulse …
As Democrats Outraise Republican Candidates, the G.O.P. Has This $600 Million Edge
Even as the party faces a worrisome political environment and its candidates are outraised by Democratic ones, powerful Republican groups and super PACs have built a colossal advantage. Go to …
In Britain, Steve Hilton was inspired by California. Now, he calls it the worst-run state
Steve Hilton’s sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot …
Controversial hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood
Hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood Read full story Author: Roger Vincent
Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren’t happy about it
The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which was empty during the 2025 Palisades fire, has been drained again to replace its cover. Read full story Author: Sandra McDonald
Barabak: He honked to support a ‘No Kings’ rally. A cop busted him
A retired potato farmer in St. George, Utah, wanted to show his solidarity with demonstrators at an anti-Trump rally held deep in pro-Trump country. He sees politics behind the citation. …
Apple’s next era: After Tim Cook’s dream run, new CEO has to help the company catch up
Cook charted his own path as chief executive after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011. Over nearly 15 years, he expanded Apple’s business and navigated the company …
Trump’s big promise for veteran housing is AWOL in VA budget proposal, mystifying vets
A 2027 budget released by the Department of Veterans Affairs calls for $500 million to rehab six buildings at its West Los Angeles campus but seeks no funding to build …
Hiltzik: Trump’s Labor secretary departs, leaving scandal and vast disappointment in her wake
Lori Chavez-DeRemer seemed at first to be a good Trump hire as Labor secretary. Wow, were we wrong. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Workers protest at Carl’s Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers
North Hollywood Carl’s Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training. Read full story Author: Itzel Luna
Commentary: Tucker Carlson says he didn’t intentionally mislead people with his support of Trump. Really?
Tucker Carlson apologizes for supporting Trump. ‘I do think it’s a moment to wrestle with our own consciences,’ Carlson said. Read full story Author: Lorraine Ali
She built a following of plus-size customers. Why is she closing her L.A. resale shop?
A reality TV producer-turned-boutique owner kept both her stores running because she says she felt L.A.’s plus-size community needed them. Read full story Author: Marah Eakin