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Midterms too close to call, GOP’s missing positive message and other commentary

“Trump certainly deserves a shellacking — his presidency combines the unthinkable with the unnecessary with the unhinged,” growls Joe Klein at Sanity Clause.

Wildlife crossing makes us wonder: Can California still build anything?

The long-awaited wildlife crossing over the 101 is behind schedule and over budget. Which...

How vanity license pl8s reflect LA’s culture of showmanship

In LA, exhibitionists are everywhere. So are their vanity license plates.

Ask one question before you vote this fall — should Washington or Americans hold the keys?

Every election eventually becomes noise, a churn of endless polls, ads, debates, arguments about...

Gina Hinojosa wants to make Texas a test case for Democrats’ future

Gina Hinojosa wants to make Texas a test case for Democrats’ future lead image

Trump, Xi hail friendly relations at White House state dinner

President Trump toasted China's leader Thursday at the White House and gave him a gift of one of America's most iconic symbols.

Trump, Xi seize on AI rivalry to bring the two rival superpowers closer together

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday acknowledged their intense competition in the race to dominate artificial intelligence, but said they need to work together to make the technology a source of economic prosperity for both rather than another source of conflict.

New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill calls on lieutenant governor to resign after sexual harassment investigation

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell a Friday deadline to resign after investigators substantiated sexual harassment and ethics violations.

FBI says source of its jobs portal breach still unknown as hackers allege employee data compromised

ShinyHunters claims it stole FBI employees' names, addresses and Social Security numbers in a cyber attack targeting the FBIJobs.gov portal. An expert weighs in.

Mamdani-backed socialist arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest outside UN

Mamdani-backed socialist House candidate, Darializa Avila Chevalier, was arrested at an anti-Netanyahu protest blocking roads near the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City Thursday.

Xi can’t escape protesters’ cries at deafening dinner demonstration

Protesters chanting "Free Hong Kong" and demanding freedom for political prisoners were heard over Trump's State Dinner welcoming Xi Jinping.

Xi and Jimmy Lai 

There had better be some real pressure happening behind the scenes.

Democratic House nominee arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest

A likely congresswoman was arrested Thursday at an anti-Israel protest in New York City after saying she would refuse police orders to disperse.

Sea bass and yellow squash on menu for Xi Jinping’s state dinner

Guests at Thursday night's state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan will dine on a lavish three-course meal with dishes chosen to emphasize American ingredients "with a subtle Chinese influence."

Senate Republicans push for last-minute action on cost-of-living concerns before midterm break

Senate Republicans are scrambling to hold at least one vote on a cost-of-living issue before adjourning for the midterm elections, a last-ditch effort to convince voters to keep them in the majority.

Sen. Gillibrand blasts administration after eight sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, blasted the Trump administration Thursday for overlooking deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier during its marathon deployment to the Middle East and for dismissing press reports as "fake news."

Senate Republicans shoot down Democrats’ end-the-war resolution

Senate Republicans united Thursday to vote down a Democratic resolution to end the war in Iran, delivering a strong show of solidarity with the president ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump eyes an October campaign rally — in Alabama

President Donald Trump is tentatively set to visit Alabama for a political rally next week, a curious move in a deep-red state as his...

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