Michel Moore is out. Here’s what LAPD needs in a new chief
A month ago, not long after the news broke about Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore supposedly ordering a probe of Mayor Karen Bass’ scholarship…
Turkey bombs Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq – POLITICO
Turkey carried out airstrikes against Kurdish militants in neighboring Syria and Iraq in response to another attack on Turkish military bases in Iraq. Turkish jets…
Russia unleashes barrage of rockets, drones across Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia launched a wave of rocket and drone attacks against several regions of Ukraine on Saturday morning, a day after the U.K. announced a security…
March ballot measure will guide future of L.A.’s streets
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rachel Uranga, the Times’ transportation reporter, with an assist from…
Five things you need to know about William Lai – POLITICO
TAIPEI — Forget Xi Jinping or Joe Biden for a second. Meet Taiwan's next President William Lai, upon whom the fate of U.S.-China relations —…
Independence-leaning candidate wins Taiwan election
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s ruling party clinched a third presidential term in Saturday’s election, in a historic win that portends the continuation of a tense cross-strait…
China skeptic wins Taiwan presidency in snub to Beijing – POLITICO
TAIPEI — William Lai, a China skeptic with a track record supporting independence, won the Taiwanese presidential election on Saturday in a result that risks…
Iowa blizzard is a fitting end to a GOP campaign that never really was
Days before the Iowa caucuses, the field was, quite literally, frozen. The weather prompted event cancellations for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, the two contenders…
DeSantis to go from Iowa straight to South Carolina
“This campaign is built for the long-haul. We intend to compete for every single available delegate in New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina and then into…
Will growth in electric cars degrade California roads?
California drivers already rumble across some of the worst pavement in the nation, but the poor condition of the state’s roads and highways could get…
DeSantis blasts Fox News, claiming network protects Trump to juice ratings
“I’m not complaining about it,” he added. “I’d rather that not be the case, but I think that’s just an objective reality.” DeSantis made his…
Why are the Iowa caucuses held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
While millions of people across the country reflect on and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Republicans in Iowa will be…
Trump ordered to pay $393,000 in legal fees for NYT, reporters
In the Friday order, New York Judge Robert Reed wrote that the sum of $392,638.69 is “reasonable” given the case’s complexity. Trump’s lawyers disagreed, arguing…
Trump ordered to pay nearly $400,000 to New York Times, reporters
NEW YORK — Former President Trump was ordered Friday to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to the New York Times and three investigative reporters after…
US carries out more strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
The strike was conducted by the USS Carney using Tomahawk Land Attack missiles, U.S. Central Command said in a statement released later Friday. The strikes…
Opinion: By demonizing immigrants, U.S. betrays its ideals — and economic reality
We might as well just take down the Statue of Liberty. Retire the “Mother of Exiles,” in Emma Lazarus’ 140-year-old words. Extinguish her torch welcoming…
Federal scientists conclude there is credible evidence for certain medical uses of marijuana
The review was conducted at the request of President Joe Biden, who instructed HHS in an executive order issued in October 2022 to look through…
The Supreme Court could help California criminalize homelessness
Is homelessness a crime? The answer should obviously be no. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a case that poses that question, and…
Biden formally notifies Congress of Yemen strikes
The air and missile strikes Thursday came in response to repeated attacks on commercial ships by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea. | Sgt…