https://www.latimes.com/politics Politics en-US Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:26:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-21/paramount-settlement-is-less-than-desired-more-than-nothing The company has to keep open and running both the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots — maybe one of the most visible wins for the city. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:26:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-21/paramount-settlement-is-less-than-desired-more-than-nothing https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-21/as-world-leaders-converge-on-u-s-trump-seeks-to-demonstrate-control The president's actions stand to color the backdrop of a week that will feature meetings with world leaders at the U.N. and a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:28:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-21/as-world-leaders-converge-on-u-s-trump-seeks-to-demonstrate-control https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-21/man-shot-by-ice-officer-is-detained-in-texas-with-bullet-still-in-his-back-attorneys-office-says A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:45:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-21/man-shot-by-ice-officer-is-detained-in-texas-with-bullet-still-in-his-back-attorneys-office-says https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-21/can-democrats-flip-senate-heres-latest-in-key-races Democrats need to gain at least four seats, and not lose any, to retake control of the Senate. Here are five races to watch in the final weeks before Nov. 3. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:14:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-21/can-democrats-flip-senate-heres-latest-in-key-races https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-21/ice-hides-locations-of-thousands-of-detainees-with-final-removal-orders The move represents a stark departure from previous practice and highlights the hard-line nature of President Trump's immigration crackdown, leaving thousands of detainees exceedingly hard to trace and potentially unable to exercise all of their legal options. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:25:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-21/ice-hides-locations-of-thousands-of-detainees-with-final-removal-orders https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-21/newsom-signs-bills-to-regulate-data-center-industry-criticizes-trump-for-inaction California’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:31:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-21/newsom-signs-bills-to-regulate-data-center-industry-criticizes-trump-for-inaction https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-21/paramount-attorneys-general-settle-antitrust-lawsuit-warner-bros-bonta With the agreement, California Atty. General Rob Bonta and his coalition plan to withdraw historic lawsuit that aimed to derail the $111-billion deal. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:33:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-21/paramount-attorneys-general-settle-antitrust-lawsuit-warner-bros-bonta https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-21/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-ballot-measure-housing-research Analyzing three state bond measures that are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-21/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-ballot-measure-housing-research https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-21/cnn-ms-now-politico-file-court-challenge-to-trumps-press-ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico will challenge the constitutionality of President Trump’s order to ban the news organizations from the White House. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:17:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-21/cnn-ms-now-politico-file-court-challenge-to-trumps-press-ban https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-21/despite-court-wins-california-election-war-with-trump-rages-on L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-21/despite-court-wins-california-election-war-with-trump-rages-on https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-21/inside-u-s-kill-chain-that-destroyed-iranian-school Pentagon investigators have discovered that flawed intelligence, outdated imagery and an overreliance on AI contributed to a missile strike that killed 123 children in Minab. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-21/inside-u-s-kill-chain-that-destroyed-iranian-school https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-20/paramount-warner-bros-merger-deal-critical-week-ahead Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:30:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-20/paramount-warner-bros-merger-deal-critical-week-ahead https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-20/california-republicans-walk-tightrope-as-trump-jumps-into-campaigning California Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-20/california-republicans-walk-tightrope-as-trump-jumps-into-campaigning https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-20/texas-bo-french-bigotry-greg-abbott-ken-paxton-midterm-election The bigoted Bo French is running for railroad commissioner. His racist social media post drew scathing condemnation, though not from Gov. Greg Abbott or the ethically bankrupt Senate nominee Ken Paxton. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-20/texas-bo-french-bigotry-greg-abbott-ken-paxton-midterm-election https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-19/newsom-signs-bills-to-shield-california-elections-from-trump-interference-increase-transparency Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost security for California elections, an effort to guard against potential Trump administration interference in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:40:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-19/newsom-signs-bills-to-shield-california-elections-from-trump-interference-increase-transparency https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-19/we-dont-need-ai-to-threaten-humanity-we-got-trumps-climate-policies Trump's ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-19/we-dont-need-ai-to-threaten-humanity-we-got-trumps-climate-policies https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-18/health-clinics-accuse-uhw-its-leader-of-racketeering-in-lawsuit The California Primary Care Assn. filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday accusing SEIU United Healthcare Workers West and its president, Dave Regan, of advancing and then offering to call off a punitive ballot measure in exchange for unionizing 25,000 industry workers. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:39:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-18/health-clinics-accuse-uhw-its-leader-of-racketeering-in-lawsuit https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-17/california-governor-race-becerra-meets-fire-victims-hilton-talks-costs Candidates for California governor, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, promoted their plans to address the state’s high cost of living and continue rebuilding after the deadly 2025 wildfires that burned thousands of Los Angeles County homes. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:48:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-17/california-governor-race-becerra-meets-fire-victims-hilton-talks-costs https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-19/los-angeles-mayoral-ad-blitz-hollywood-ice-homelessness Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and their well-funded allies rolled out some catchy political advertising on television and other political platforms this week. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-19/los-angeles-mayoral-ad-blitz-hollywood-ice-homelessness https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-15/bass-skips-hearing-on-la-homeless-spending-calling-probe-politically-motivated Burchett's effort to force Bass to testify is the latest example of congressional Republican leaders trying to examine California's handling of regional issues and finances. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:45:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-15/bass-skips-hearing-on-la-homeless-spending-calling-probe-politically-motivated https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-12/abandoned-properties-fire-hazards-are-la-mayor-candidates-part-of-fix-or-problem Fires in Studio City and Larchmont followed years of unanswered complaints. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:34:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-12/abandoned-properties-fire-hazards-are-la-mayor-candidates-part-of-fix-or-problem https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-12/bass-resigns-from-lahsa-board-is-this-the-end-for-the-agency L.A.'s homeless authority is under attack from all sides. Now, even Bass has stepped down from its board Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-12/bass-resigns-from-lahsa-board-is-this-the-end-for-the-agency https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-10/patron-saints-for-2026-election This campaign season contains all sorts of scenarios screaming for holy intervention. We should pray extra hard to these saints for the next two months. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-10/patron-saints-for-2026-election https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/la-me-city-council-fast-food-protections The Los Angeles City Council is set to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that seeks to implement more protections for fast-food workers. Fast-food businesses are lobbying fiercely against the proposal. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-08/la-me-city-council-fast-food-protections https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-04/nithya-raman-mayors-race-endorsements-dsa-unite-here The Dodgers should sit Raman in their dugout come playoff time, because her knack for scoring while behind is almost preternatural. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-04/nithya-raman-mayors-race-endorsements-dsa-unite-here https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-04/lapd-internal-affairs-report-racist-recordings-scandal An inquiry into the case's effect on LAPD recruitment efforts is ongoing, but an internal investigation sheds new light on the unit at the center of a scandal. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-04/lapd-internal-affairs-report-racist-recordings-scandal https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-01/lapd-future-of-traffic-enforcement The number of Angelenos who die in traffic crashes now regularly outpaces those killed by homicide, but data shows vehicle stops by LAPD have plummeted since the pandemic. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-01/lapd-future-of-traffic-enforcement https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-08-29/in-this-communist-magazine-dsa-endorsement-of-nithya-raman-is-a-hot-topic Contributors to Geese Magazine, billed as a "daily review of American Communism," have gone back and forth over whether Democratic Socialists of America should endorse Raman for L.A. mayor. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-08-29/in-this-communist-magazine-dsa-endorsement-of-nithya-raman-is-a-hot-topic https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-18/chabria-column-ai-regulation-trump More and more Americans are calling for AI regulation. President Trump claims it is unnecessary. Can anything make the president care about the future of humanity? Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:55:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-09-18/chabria-column-ai-regulation-trump https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2026-09-16/nevada-governor-gavin-newsom-joe-lombardo-aaron-ford Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is running for reelection against Atty. Gen. Aaron Ford. Part of Lombardo's strategy comes from a well-thumbed playbook, tying the Democrat to Newsom and California. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2026-09-16/nevada-governor-gavin-newsom-joe-lombardo-aaron-ford https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-21-mn-35991-story.html Greece: American support for colonels' harsh regime has hampered efforts to bring Athens into a Balkans leadership role in line with Western policy. Sun, 21 Nov 1999 08:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-21-mn-35991-story.html