How the US got left behind in the global electric car race
Getty ImagesYou could be forgiven for thinking that electric cars might finally be gaining momentum in the US. After all, sales of battery cars topped…
Democratic candidates for governor focus on affordability and healthcare at labor forum
SAN DIEGO — Six Democrats running for governor next year focused on housing affordability, the cost of living and healthcare cuts as the most daunting issues facing…
Trump. Hegseth. Vance. In a week of chaos, does all of it matter, or none of it?
Happy Thursday. Your usual host, D.C. Bureau Chief Michael Wilner, is on assignment. So you’re once again stuck with me, California columnist Anita Chabria. Welcome…
San José Mayor Matt Mahan is a different kind of Democrat
SAN JOSE — Matt Mahan didn’t set out to be a scold and pain in Gavin Newsom’s backside.He doesn’t mean to sound like a wrathful Republican when…
Trump says he wants to use U.S. cities as training grounds for military
QUANTICO, Va. — President Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on…
Former state Senate leader Toni Atkins drops out of 2026 California governor’s race
San Diego Democrat and former state Senate leader Toni Atkins dropped out of the 2026 California governor’s race Monday, part of a continued reshuffling and…
Column: Where’s the housing help for the middle class?
SACRAMENTO — A former state legislative leader says fellow Democrats in Sacramento have long ignored the housing needs of middle-class Californians. And he has a plan to…
Eric Adams says he is dropping out of New York City mayoral race | Politics News
Adams bows out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025Click here to…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is ending his campaign for reelection.In a video released on social media, Adams spoke…
Kamala Harris speaks about her upcoming book on ‘House Guest’
When the 49th Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris called, Scott Evans, the host of the YouTube interview show “House Guest,” answered in…
In Virginia’s close race for governor, Republicans take aim at Toni Morrison
WASHINGTON — The U.S. remains mired in a deadly pandemic, the economy is suffering from a bout of inflation and states face challenges from climate to transportation,…
Israeli team out of top Italian cycling race over Gaza war protest concerns | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Italian race organiser says there is high possibility of race disruption due to participation of Israeli team.Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025Click here to…
Insults already flying in crowded race for L.A. County sheriff
The race for Los Angeles County sheriff is already heating up — even with the primary not scheduled until next June. Six candidates have officially…
Drag Race UK star Paige Three’s royal links revealed as beloved show returns
Drag Race UK is returning to our screens with a new group of talented icons, but one specific star has links to the royal familyDrag…
Kamala Harris’ book fuels debate about 2024, but offers little clarity about 2028
WASHINGTON — In an interview with Rachel Maddow this week promoting her new memoir, Kamala Harris was asked whether her book tour is part of a strategy…
Democrats fight over rare open California congressional seat
Two prominent Latino Democratic elected leaders are battling to become a new member of Congress. The race to represent a swath of Southern California that…
2026 Oscar predictions: best international feature
Norway’s “Sentimental Value” looks poised to be this year’s international feature that breaks through across multiple categories (think “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Anatomy…
Column: We need more champions for the powerless like John Burton
Newsletter You're reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter Anita Chabria and David Lauter bring insights into legislation, politics and policy from California and beyond. In…
In a race back to the moon, U.S. and China see a fast-approaching finish line
WASHINGTON — Early in his first term, President Trump held a modest ceremony directing NASA to return humans to the moon for the first time in 50…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on how she delivered historic 400 time
TOKYO — When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone powered though the final curve of the 400-meter final at world championships, she glanced to her right and saw something that hadn’t…