Trump says Garvey making ‘big mistake’ not seeking his endorsement
Former President Trump declined to endorse Republican candidate Steve Garvey in California’s U.S. Senate race during a stop in the state Friday, saying the former…
Pope slams Harris, Trump as ‘anti-life,’ urges vote for ‘lesser evil’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he…
Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now she’s promoting domestic oil drilling
WASHINGTON — Even as she promoted her efforts to boost clean energy, Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday’s debate that the Biden-Harris administration has overseen…
The proposal to end homelessness in Los Angeles for $20 billion
It would cost $20.4 billion to end homelessness in Los Angeles in a decade, a price tag requiring local, state and federal governments to more…
Women know showing emotion at work is risky. Harris proves otherwise
Her microphone may have been muted when it wasn’t her turn to speak, but Vice President Kamala Harris’ facial expressions spoke volumes during her debate…
Rancho Palos Verdes is known for landslides. It’s also home to Trump’s golf course
A mile west of Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, a road sign warns: “Use Extreme Caution. Constant Land Movement.” A few blocks…
In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts
LAS VEGAS — Vice President Kamala Harris has never met Maria Rodriguez. She probably never will. But the Democratic presidential nominee should be worried about Rodriguez,…
Trump’s Haitian immigrant comments create a storm in Florida
WASHINGTON — When a group of 50 Democrats of Caribbean descent gathered to watch the presidential debate in a South Florida suburb this week, the room…
The Guard Is Back in Its Element
NEW ORLEANS — In Iraq, Capt. Paul Peterlin commanded a California National Guard transportation team that logged 400,000 miles, frequently under attack by roadside insurgents.Here in…
Immigrants, kittens and a clear debate winner
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 53 days until the election and like former President Trump, I have concepts of a plan for this newsletter.…
Gascón and Hochman spar in their first face-off of the L.A. County D.A. race
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón squared off via Zoom on Wednesday with Nathan Hochman, his challenger in the November election, with the two…
Trump calls for no tax on overtime at campaign rally in Tucson
In his latest economic pitch to voters, former President Trump on Thursday called for no taxes on overtime pay while speaking to supporters at a…
Opinion: Think of Donald Trump as Robin Hood in reverse. Here’s why
If Trump is elected president, he will have pulled off quite the con — Robin Hood in reverse. His economic policies call for transferring trillions…
Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others
ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others tossed out three counts Thursday in the indictment — including two…
Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
WARSAW — U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken wrapped up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland on Thursday after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian…
Trump refuses second debate with Harris, claims he won first one
Two days after his widely panned performance in a debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Trump on Thursday declared that he would not…
Newsom signs another retail theft bill amid rising crime concerns
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed the last of a bundle of retail theft bills crafted by Democratic lawmakers to address the rise in…
U.S. cites Egypt’s help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3-billion allocation of military aid, setting aside conditions placed by Congress on some of the money…
AI can rescue people from conspiracy theory rabbit holes
Roughly half of Americans subscribe to to some sort of conspiracy theory, and their fellow humans haven’t had much success coaxing them out of their…
Judge strikes down city of L.A.’s ban on new oil drilling
A high-profile law intended to phase out oil production within Los Angeles city limits has been struck down by a judge who ruled that the…