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THE COURTS

Supreme Court Won't Revive Trump's Mail Ballot Rule. L.A. Mails Ballots Oct. 5.

Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, while Kavanaugh said election officials lacked time to carry out the Postal Service rule.

By The LA Globe — Politics Desk | Sep 15, 2026 →

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FACT CHECK

L.A. Gas Averaged $5.81. Greene Says $6 Is Trump's Fault.

By The LA Globe — Politics Desk Sep 17, 2026

THE COURTS

'Mere Presence' Isn't Enough: L.A. Judge Limits ICE Arrests Without Warrants

By The LA Globe — Politics Desk Sep 17, 2026

WASHINGTON

A Republican Tried to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth. The House Went Home.

By The LA Globe — Politics Desk Sep 16, 2026

WASHINGTON

Trump Asked for a 30-Foot Washington Statue. He Doesn't Run the Smithsonian.

By The LA Globe — Politics Desk Sep 13, 2026

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THE COURTS

A Green Card Holder Was Ordered Sent to Afghanistan, NPR Reports

Nazira Haji Zada, 47, a lawful permanent resident arrested in Fort Worth, waived her challenge; the evidence against her stays classified.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 12, 2026

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WASHINGTON

Trump Calls the Iran War 'Small Potatoes.' It Has Killed 18 U.S. Troops.

The president also said the United States may soon strike Pickaxe, an underground site where Iran is believed to hold enriched uranium.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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MONEY IN POLITICS

A Dodgers Owner Gave $2 Million to a Pro-Trump PAC

Todd Boehly, who holds a 20% stake in the team, has also sent $23,100 to four Pennsylvania House Republicans.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 7, 2026

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FACT CHECK

Altman Says 38,000 ChatGPT Queries Equal One Almond. Researchers Can't Check It.

Newsom is weighing two bills that would make California data centers disclose how much water they use.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 7, 2026

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MONEY IN POLITICS

$247,000 of Musk's First $800,000 Went to Help Senate Candidate Ken Paxton

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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CALIFORNIA

Altadena's 50 License Plate Cameras Are Off. Three Governors Want Them Gone Too.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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THE COURTS

California Mail Voting Stands for Now as Judge Blocks Trump's Ballot Rules

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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THE COURTS

Immigration Hearings Move Into Office Buildings. L.A.'s Courts Aren't Among Them.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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THE COURTS

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Name Who Created $1.8 Billion Fund

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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THE COURTS

L.A.'s Top Federal Prosecutor Isn't Senate-Confirmed. Public Defenders Want Him Out.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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THE COURTS

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let USPS Withhold Ballots. California Mails Oct. 5.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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THE COURTS

Trump's Arlington Arch Lacks Final Approval. Excavation Starts in Weeks, Interior Says.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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MONEY IN POLITICS

Trump's PAC Spends $10 Million in Texas. None in California House Races.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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WASHINGTON

Trump Will Fly Qatar's Gifted Jet to Ireland. In Turkey, He Switched Planes.

By The LA Globe — Politics DeskSep 5, 2026

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