Los Angeles Times

119 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Poll Shows Xavier Becerra Leading Steve Hilton in California Governor Race · New PPIC poll shows Xavier Becerra leading Steve Hilton 61% to 36% in the California governor's race.
• Becerra and Hilton Duel at LA Conference Over Immigration and Economy Ahead of November Election · California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton traded attacks on immigration and small business policy at a Latino leadership conference.
• Senate Hearing Tests Todd Blanche's Independence Amid DOJ Controversies · Senate Democrats challenge Acting AG Todd Blanche's independence and handling of Epstein files during confirmation hearing.
• Congress Debates Permanent Daylight Saving Time Amid Health and Business Divisions · The Sunshine Protection Act faces a House vote as lawmakers clash over health impacts and economic interests.
• Trump's Manufacturing Claims Contradicted by Falling Investment and Job Losses · US manufacturing investment and jobs are declining despite President Trump's claims of a renaissance.
• LA Times Author Argues Against UC Bringing Back SAT and ACT · A UC parent and columnist argues reinstating the SAT and ACT would harm diversity and ignore systemic K-12 failures.
• California Settles with GEO Group Over Immigrant Detainee Worker Safety · A legal settlement forces GEO Group to comply with California workplace safety laws for immigrant detainees.
• CBS News Finalizes '60 Minutes' Correspondent Rebuild Amid Leadership Turmoil · Seth Doane and Jim Axelrod lead contenders for '60 Minutes' roles following staff departures under Bari Weiss.
• Graham Platner's Rape Accusation Collapses Maine Senate Bid, Pressures Democrats · Sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner force his Maine Senate campaign to buckle, complicating Democrats' path to a Senate majority.
• CNN Legal Correspondent Paula Reid Expected to Join MS NOW · Paula Reid is leaving CNN to join MS NOW amid Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger uncertainty.
• UK Culture Minister May Challenge Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover · UK Culture Minister Lisa Nandy may intervene in Paramount's $111B merger of Warner Bros. Discovery on public interest grounds.
• Supreme Court Strikes Down Watergate-Era Limits on Party Campaign Spending · The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that limits on political party spending violate the 1st Amendment.
• EPA Shelves Microplastics Testing Despite Prioritization Claims · EPA excludes microplastics from mandatory drinking water testing citing lack of validated methods.
• Experts Warn Iran War's Economic Costs Will Persist Despite Deal · Economists say high gas prices and inflation will linger for months after the Iran war ends, challenging Trump's economic promises.
• MS NOW Anchor Alex Witt Leaves as Network Cuts Weekend Live Programming · MS NOW is reducing weekend live hours to save costs and fund new streaming initiatives.
• Supreme Court Allows Turn-Away Policy for Asylum Seekers at Southern Border · Supreme Court rules asylum seekers turned away at the border cannot apply for asylum upon arrival.
• California Bill to Slow Public Records Requests Faces Criticism · Legislation expanding government discretion over public records requests draws sharp criticism from transparency advocates.
• 17 States Sue California Over Single-Use Plastic Law Enforcement · Attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit to block California's plastic packaging regulations.
• Disney Launches Public Campaign to Defend ABC and 'The View' Against FCC Pressure · Disney urges viewers to comment on FCC license review and 'The View' guest booking policy amid Trump administration pressure.
• Democratic Socialists Eye LA Mayor and City Attorney Roles in Fall Election · Democratic Socialists Nithya Raman and Marissa Roy seek mayor and city attorney positions in Los Angeles.
• LA Times Questions Merit of Trump DOJ Probe into Newsom · Columnist doubts if federal investigation into Gavin Newsom is substantive or political retaliation.
• Newsom Faces Renewed Pressure to Regulate Water-Intensive AI Data Centers · California Governor Gavin Newsom faces legislative battles over AI data center regulations amid public backlash.
• Latin American Leaders Embrace Trump's Far-Right Playbook Amid Rising Conservatism · Trump's endorsement of Colombian candidate De la Espriella highlights a surge of MAGA-aligned politics across Latin America.
• AI Giants OpenAI and Anthropic Fund Millions in Congressional Ad Wars · Super PACs linked to OpenAI and Anthropic have spent over $38 million influencing 2026 congressional races.
• UFC President Dana White Condemns Fighter's False Claim About Michelle Obama · UFC President Dana White criticized fighter Josh Hokit for spreading false claims about Michelle Obama after a fight.
• Trump Loyalist Prosecutor Bill Essayli Urges Public to Submit Election Fraud Tips · First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli publicly calls for evidence of voter fraud in California despite lacking proof.
• House Democrats Demand Rollback of New ICE Detainee Visit Restrictions · Dozens of House Democrats urge new ICE director to reverse policy limiting congressional oversight visits to detention centers.
• Trump Administration Shifts to Broader Immigration Restrictions and Visa Bans · Federal officials are replacing raids with policies that limit work permits and visas to force immigrants to leave.
• Congress Approves $875M for 2028 LA Olympics Transit Funding · House Appropriations Committee secures $875 million for LA28 Olympic Games transportation.
• Progressive Latina Councilmember Jessie Lopez Advances in Assembly Race Despite Heavy Opposition · Jessie Lopez secures second place in Orange County Assembly race, challenging establishment Democrat David Penaloza.