Californians undecided in governor’s race, prefer Newsom over Harris for president
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to forgo a run for California governor has created a wide-open race in next year’s election to run the…
F1 Q&A: Albon, Red Bull and comparing drivers; Belgian Grand Prix and race rotation; 2026 engines, track surfaces
With the power units being made simpler next year, will they generate more noise than presently (I accept they will never sound like they did…
The End of New START: Is a New US-Russia Arms Race on the Horizon?
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the only remaining bilateral arms control agreement between the United States (US) and Russia, is set to…
Dodgers Dugout: A 31-game race to the finish for the Dodgers and Padres
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Here we are, right back where we started. Newsletter Are you…
Column: Trump is a redistricting bully, not a wizard
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…
Drag Race star Tayce slams Strictly after being snubbed by BBC despite Christmas win
Tayce has claimed that as 'negative focus on trans people' cost her a place on Strictly Come Dancing even though she won the Christmas special…
Car owners race to buy ‘seamless’ Alexa gadget slashed from £60 to £20 – adds voice control to your vehicle
Motorists are flocking to Amazon to get their hands on a smart bit of car kit that’s seen a dramatic tumble in price.The gadget is…
Texas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign redistricting maps after lawmakers approve them
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday promised to quickly sign off on a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map gerrymandered to help the GOP maintain…
SNC’s Freedom Jet Enters Race To Replace Navy’s T-45 Goshawk Trainer
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has rolled…
Newsom can’t lose on redistricting
Happy Thursday. Your usual host, D.C. Bureau Chief Michael Wilner, is off today. So you’re once again stuck with me, California Columnist Anita Chabria. I’m…
James Silcott, trailblazing architect and philanthropist, dies at 95
James E. Silcott, a trailblazing Los Angeles architect who, thanks to many gifts to his alma mater, Howard University, became the most generous benefactor to…
Column: Newsom’s redistricting plan is a power grab. But the GOP objections are rubbish
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…
Humanoid robots race and tumble at China’s first ‘robot Olympics’ | Science and Technology News
The first World Humanoid Robot Games have concluded in Beijing with more than 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as…
Is Putin laying a trap in Alaska, or is Trump?
ANCHORAGE — The first presidential summit in years between Russia and the United States is on, setting nerves in Europe and Ukraine on a knife’s edge. But…
Sex Club Allegations Drive Senate Candidate From Race
CHICAGO — Illinois Republican Jack Ryan gave up his Senate bid Friday, pressured by GOP outrage over sex club allegations in his divorce records.In the documents released…
State Senate Race May Boil Down to Style
It may come down to a matter of style in the race between Assemblymen Scott Wildman and Jack Scott, who are vying for the Democratic…
Trump wants troops in D.C. But don’t expect him to stop there
Well, at least they’re not eating the cats and dogs. To hear President Trump tell it, Washington, D.C., has become a barbarous hellhole — worse…
Newsom’s clash with California’s thirst for gasoline
SACRAMENTO — Three years ago, a series of political advertisements in Florida kicked off a war between Gov. Gavin Newsom and oil companies over blame for California’s…
Clinton Wins Race for Royal Blood
LONDON — President Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole have more in common than wanting to be president. They are distant cousins.But Clinton has a snootier…
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis drops out of governor’s race, pivots to run for treasurer
The field of candidates for California governor expanded rapidly this year as a growing number of politicians entered the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom,…