Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general. Go to …
Trump’s Fund Puts Blanche in a Tight Spot as He Aims to Lead Justice Dept.
Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general. Read full …
Barney Frank, influential congressman and gay rights hero, dies at 86
The Massachusetts Democrat led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress. Read full story Author: Emily Langer
Barney Frank, influential congressman and gay rights hero, dies at 86
The Massachusetts Democrat led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress. Read full story Author: Emily Langer
In rare clash, North Korea defeats South Korea … on the soccer field
In an inter-peninsula match-up between women’s teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won. Go to Source Author: Michelle Lee
As U.S. war redraws Middle East, Turkey braces for rivalry with Israel
Amid the unpredictability of President Trump’s Middle East policies, Turkey is calling “regional ownership” and pursuing new security pacts. Go to Source Author: Ellen Francis, Burhan Yüksekkaș
Fires ring Southern California and it’s only May. What’s going on?
Multiple fires broke out over 48 hours in Southern California this week. What does that say about our fires this year? Read full story Author: Alex Wigglesworth
Containment grows on Sandy fire, others across Southern California
The Sandy fire, one of several wildfires burning in Southern California this week, was 15% contained Wednesday morning. Read full story Author: Summer Lin
How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy
The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration’s own policies. Go …
Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump
No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. Trump has. Go …
Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Tests Constitutional Limits
The deal the president reached with his own subordinates relies on a mechanism created by Congress that legal experts had warned was subject to manipulation. Go to Source Author: Adam …
Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund
The two officers accused the administration of creating a “slush fund” to reward rioters and groups that committed violence on behalf of President Trump. Go to Source Author: Luke Broadwater …
Prison to Pardons to Payouts: Jan. 6 Rioters Are Elated at Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
The possibility that people who ransacked the Capitol could get money from the government they attacked is the latest head-spinning twist in President Trump’s effort to rewrite the history of …
Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration
In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages. Go to Source Author: Ali Watkins …
San Diego attackers’ hate manifesto targeted many groups, sought ‘destruction of political system,’ sources say
An Anti-Defamation League analysis of the manifesto referenced “the great replacement theory,” the belief that white people are being replaced in their countries by non-white immigrants. Read full story Author: …
L.A.’s democratic socialists look to boost their clout in City Hall
This year’s elections could lead to six DSA-backed candidates on the L.A. City Council — and a socialist-backed city attorney. What would that mean for the city’s future? Read full …
Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan
The L.A. school board got its first look Tuesday at a draft policy that limits student screen time — and that will affect how teachers manage instruction. Read full story …
Dogfight over California: The ugly battle between electric air taxi leaders Joby and Archer
As they compete to make flying cars a reality, air taxi companies Archer and Joby are involved in a complex legal battle that has spanned half a year. Read full …
Barabak: Three wrongs don’t make a right in case of election denier and Colorado governor
Tina Peters deserved to go to jail but not for nine years, a panel of judges decreed, ordering her resentencing. Jared Polis then stepped in and substituted his own judgment. …
Early-morning texts from fashion retailer spark lawsuit from California customer
A California shopper said she received multiple promotional texts from Fashion Nova before 8 a.m., the earliest hour legally allowed for promotional texts, the lawsuit states. Read full story Author: …