Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and…
House finds Atty. Gen. Eric Holder in contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives found Eric H. Holder Jr. in contempt of Congress on Thursday, creating a bitter political break between two branches…
Debate over homeless funds puts L.A. city and county at odds yet again
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Julia Wick, giving you…
Republicans stage ‘tea party’ protests against Obama
SANTA ANA AND WASHINGTON — Republicans sought to ignite a popular revolt against President Obama on Wednesday by staging “tea party” protests across the nation to demand…
Trump’s tariffs could make Apple’s iPhone more expensive
SAN FRANCISCO — The iPhone is a quintessentially 21st century product — Californian in its creation and design and now enmeshed in the global economy.Apple makes…
Contributor: L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ needs a remodel. Here’s how to fix it
In 2022, Los Angeles voters approved Measure ULA, a transfer tax on the sale of high-value properties inside the city limits. Nicknamed the mansion tax…
Contributor: The Statue of Liberty was a welcome sign. Now the U.S. vibe is ‘stay out’
A little over a year ago, while trying to secure votes to pass a $1.2-trillion spending package, House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told the fiscal…
Bucking Trump tariffs, California will push to maintain global trade independently, Newsom says
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that California will look for ways to expand trade and persuade international partners to exempt the state from global payback…
Palmdale lieutenant to challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in 2026 primary
A lieutenant at the Palmdale station announced this week that he will challenge Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna in the primary election, becoming the…
Top Democrats protest after reported firing of National Security Agency director
WASHINGTON — Top congressional Democrats on Thursday protested the reported firing of Gen. Tim Haugh as director of the National Security Agency, with one lawmaker saying the…
Supreme Court OKs Trump’s cuts to teacher training grants in California
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled for the Trump administration on Friday and lifted a judge’s order that had blocked the canceling of $148 million in grants…
In unprecedented payout, L.A. County will settle sex abuse claims for $4 billion
Los Angeles County plans to pay $4 billion to settle nearly 7,000 claims of childhood sexual abuse that allegedly occurred inside its juvenile facilities and…
The U.S. must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he…
Trump gets more pushback on tariffs as markets slide
WASHINGTON — A second day of market devastation shook Washington on Friday, prompting a small but influential group of Republican senators to partner with Democrats in a…
Trump signs executive order to extend TikTok deadline
With a deadline to sell itself or be banned in the U.S. just hours away, TikTok got another last-minute reprieve from President Trump on Friday.“My…
How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world
JOHANNESBURG — If you have ever bought a pair of jeans from an American brand like Levi’s or Wrangler, chances are they were manufactured at a factory…
Europe and Canada say they’ll spend more on defense, but are cool on U.S. demands
BRUSSELS — European NATO allies and Canada on Friday said they are willing to ramp up defense spending but are cool on American demands for the size…
Debate on Trade Benefits for China Usually Clouded by Myths, Excuses
WASHINGTON — It’s springtime, the season for the annual congressional debate about China. Get ready to hear the usual myths and rationalizations about the nature of the…
At Iowa rally, Trump portrays Democrats as ‘angry mob,’ urges voters to reject ‘anger, division and destruction’
Reporting from Council Bluffs, Iowa — With four weeks until the midterm election, President Trump whipped up a crowd of about 9,000 supporters here, reiterating his recent…
L.A. County monitor abused her daughters, claim alleges
A woman appointed by the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services to supervise visits between a troubled mother and her baby had a…