Pacific Palisades Voters Remain Frustrated by Fire Aftermath
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:40:05 +0000
Residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles headed to the polls on Tuesday. Many are waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.
U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:39:07 +0000
The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.
Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-Town Cash
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:25:04 +0000
Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has proved adept at raising funds among people who cannot vote for him. His rivals in the race have taken a more local approach.
These voters feel like L.A. city residents, but their ballots say otherwise.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:10:04 +0000
After hearing about the Los Angeles mayor’s race for months, some voters realized Tuesday that they don’t have a say in it.
9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:02 +0000
The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.
Radio Host With Trump’s Support Wins Republican House Primary in Montana
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:51:02 +0000
Aaron Flint defeated three other Republicans, including Christi Jacobsen, the Montana secretary of state.
Late-Arriving Ballots Could Lean Democratic in California
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:12:40 +0000
Democratic voters have been returning their ballots later than Republicans in this year’s primaries, which will make it difficult to interpret the results on election night.
Sanchez wins Democratic nod for New Mexico land commissioner
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:38:04 +0000
The tightly fought contest to control 9 million acres of state land revolved around which candidate could beat back President Trump and his public land chief, New Mexico’s Steve Pierce.
Katie Porter: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:20:05 +0000
The former House member built her reputation by grilling corporate executives, and she has a strong command of policy. But questions about her demeanor have been a drag on her campaign.
Nithya Raman: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:05 +0000
Ms. Raman, a progressive Democrat, surprised many allies when she entered the Los Angeles mayor’s race at the last minute.
Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:44:22 +0000
Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:30 +0000
Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.
Voters in Los Angeles Say They ‘Don’t Have a Lot of Good Choices’
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:40:04 +0000
Many said they were struggling to choose from candidates they saw as uninspiring in both the mayor’s and governor’s races.
Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:32:30 +0000
Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:14:37 +0000
In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that leaves the state with only one majority-Black district.
Ashley Hinson Wins the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:24:37 +0000
Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unusually competitive.
Karen Bass: 5 Facts About the Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:20:05 +0000
The incumbent Los Angeles mayor started her term with strong approval ratings, but she lost support with voters after the fires last year that devastated the region.
Perry Wins G.O.P. Nomination for New Mexico Land Commissioner
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:15:12 +0000
Michael Perry says he is pragmatic, but Democrats fear he would advance the agenda of President Trump and the New Mexican nominated to head the Bureau of Land Management, Steve Pearce.
How Does California’s ‘Top Two’ Voting System Work?
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:02 +0000
California voters can choose any primary candidate, regardless of party, and two candidates from the same party can potentially face off in the general election.
5 Things to Know About Representative Ashley Hinson, Senate Candidate in Iowa
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:24:37 +0000
Ms. Hinson, a former journalist who is supported by President Trump, won the Republican nomination.
5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:05:54 +0000
A gold medalist on the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team, Mr. Turek is running as a “common-sense moderate.”
5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Zach Wahls
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:49:09 +0000
The progressive Democrat went viral as a teenager with a speech defending marriage equality.
Spencer Pratt: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:40:04 +0000
The reality TV star has used his status as a victim of the Palisades fire to mount an outsider campaign portraying Los Angeles officials as incapable of solving the city’s problems.
Polls in South Dakota Show Competitive Race in GOP Primary for Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:23:04 +0000
Four candidates are competing in a race that will advance to a runoff if no one tops 35 percent.
Swalwell Departure Scrambled Race for California Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:20:02 +0000
Eric Swalwell was one of the leading contenders, but when he dropped out amid sexual assault allegations, his Democratic rivals saw a chance to win more voters.
Steve Hilton: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:07 +0000
Mr. Hilton was the right-hand man of Prime Minister David Cameron in Britain and a Fox News host before he ran for California governor.
Josh Turek and Zach Wahls Make Final Pitches in Senate Primary
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:13:27 +0000
Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, made their final pitches as voters took to the polls on Tuesday.
War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:54:31 +0000
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.
Graham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats Amid Texting Scandal
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:53:33 +0000
Mr. Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, met in Washington with several senators. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, dodged questions about his confidence in Mr. Platner.
Pushing Treatment, Trump Administration Limits Housing Aid for Homeless
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:07:21 +0000
Congress and a court blocked a previous effort to revamp homeless programs. Even a scaled-back version marks the sharpest change in homelessness policy in a generation.
When to Expect Results in the June 2 Primaries
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:38:14 +0000
Voters in six states have primaries today. Election officials predict that results will come in late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
California House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:40:06 +0000
Proposition 50 has created a handful of key races where Democrats will choose candidates to pit against vulnerable Republican incumbents. Generational challenges have infused other contests.
Tom Steyer: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:20:07 +0000
He is a billionaire who appeals to many progressive groups in California.
How a Republican Switcheroo Stifled Competition to Succeed Steve Daines in Montana
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:17:25 +0000
Senator Steve Daines withdrew his candidacy for re-election moments before the filing deadline, and then endorsed Kurt Alme in what appeared to be a coordinated swap to preclude competition.
Billionaires and Silicon Valley Have Flooded California’s Races With Cash
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:06 +0000
Tom Steyer has spent a staggering $216 million on his campaign for governor. Tech titans have lined up behind one of his rivals. And in other races, rich donors are spending big.
Roman Catholic Priest Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Assault
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:56:11 +0000
Father Anthony Odiong, who served in Texas and Louisiana, had been found guilty of abusing multiple women. Prosecutors say the abuse almost certainly resulted in the birth of a child.
Administration Argues for Power Over Philadelphia Slavery Memorial
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:55:14 +0000
More than 100 onlookers packed a ceremonial courtroom for legal arguments before an appeals court about the presentation of history at George Washington’s former residence.
Thomas Kean Jr., Missing NJ Congressman, Issues Statement Promising ‘Transparency’
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:51:05 +0000
Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a Republican who has been absent from Congress and the campaign trail since March, suggested it could be weeks before he returned to work.
Xavier Becerra: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:46:05 +0000
Mr. Becerra has become an unexpected front-runner in the race for California governor after lagging in polls for months.
Bruce Crandall, Part of a Heroic Rescue Mission in Vietnam, Dies at 93
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:35:14 +0000
“Fourteen times he flew into what they called the valley of death,” President George W. Bush said in awarding him the Medal of Honor in 2007.
Who Can Vote for Mayor of Los Angeles?
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:41:01 +0000
Many residents in the region mistakenly think the mayor is their leader.
Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:53:19 +0000
The acting attorney general said the administration was preserving a broad order protecting the president and his family from audits of already filed returns, despite dropping a $1.8 billion payout fund.
Rick Chow, South Carolina Store Owner, Found Not Guilty of Murder in Death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:53:56 +0000
The shooting drew national attention and roiled the community in South Carolina.
In Cedar Rapids, a Voter Expects — and Receives — Personal Attention
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:33 +0000
A Democratic voter was leaning toward Zach Wahls in the Senate primary. A visit from Josh Turek made her think twice. Then came a call from Mr. Wahls.
Here’s the latest.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:43:45 +0000

Why the U.S.-Iran Negotiations Are Taking So Long
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:01:45 +0000
As negotiations to end the war in Iran drag on, our reporter David E. Sanger describes the factors that are complicating any agreement.
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of Kennedy
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:57:44 +0000
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.