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LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

We were there: Hearing gunfire and ducking for cover at the D.C. dinner shooting
The Times had six reporters at the dinner, seated at a table near the right side of the stage. Here's what happened when the shooting started.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

Shooter's path to White House press gala prompts security questions
The incident raised immediate questions about the night's security protocol. Trump called the hotel "not a particularly secure building," but also said the room was "very, very secure."



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

Trump was set to 'let it rip' with the press. Then came shots, chaos and a call for unity
Trump said he would like to reschedule the event within the next month, adding that he will make an "entirely different speech" — one that he said will be focused on "love."



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

From tuxedos to trenches: How media's biggest black-tie party became a violent story
Cameras were out after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton and the year's biggest party turned into a work night for journalists.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

U.S. may soon target Mexican politicians in anti-corruption campaign
U.S. Ambassador Johnson signals a Trump administration anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

D.C. gala gunman wrote 'manifesto,' traveled from California before attack, officials say
The man accused of breaching security to attack a Washington press gala wrote an anti-Trump "manifesto" and traveled from California, officials said.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

Critics slam Trump's purge of National Science Board: 'Wholesale evisceration of American leadership in science'
With Trump purging the National Science Board, and the NSF director seat vacant, scientists warn of a shift away from fundamental research toward a narrow focus on AI.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

Colombia hosts talks on exiting fossil fuels as global energy crisis deepens
A gathering in Colombia reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global climate negotiations. Countries first agreed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023 to "transition away from fossil fuels," but made little progress on it.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

Barabak: The congressional landmine stirring fears about the midterm election — and a Trump power grab
A constitutional provision allowing Congress to determine its makeup has some worried a Democratic victory could be nullified. Skepticism abounds, but Trump has repeatedly breached long-standing norms.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts
The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.



LA Times National News
Apr 26, 2026

Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations
Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington's rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.



LA Times National News
Apr 25, 2026

Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner
The president was hurried out of the room and his security detail responded with weapons drawn after a disturbance at the event in Washington. Trump said he is safe and, according to the Secret Service, a person is in custody.



LA Times National News
Apr 25, 2026

While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic
Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.



LA Times National News
Apr 24, 2026

Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return
The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.



LA Times National News
Apr 24, 2026

Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh
The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.



LA Times National News
Apr 24, 2026

California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low as war strangles oil supplies
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.



LA Times National News
Apr 24, 2026

California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low, putting 'black cloud' over summer travel
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.



LA Times National News
Apr 24, 2026

Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser
Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.



LA Times National News
Apr 23, 2026

The mystery of two CIA agents' deaths in Mexico — and what it reveals about America's shadow war
Revelations about the presence of CIA agents at a drug raid are causing an uproar in Mexico



LA Times National News
Apr 23, 2026

'They knew who she was': Why journalists accuse Israel of deliberately killing a reporter
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in Israeli strikes while covering the ceasefire. Critics say Israel targets journalists. Israel denies the accusation.



LA Times National News
Apr 23, 2026

House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. James Comer told Politico that "a lot of people" support the idea of Maxwell receiving a pardon from President Trump in exchange for her cooperation in the committee's investigation.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor debate tonight
With the California governor's race quickly approaching, six candidates will face off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor meet for debate
With the California governor's race quickly approaching, six candidates faced off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate
The debate takes place at a critical moment in the turbulent contest to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ballots will start landing in Californians' mailboxes in less than two weeks, and voters are split by a crowded field of eight prominent candidates.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

Cartel war takes surprising turn as CIA involvement in Mexico surfaces
According to sources familiar with the operation, the raid of a clandestine drug lab involved four CIA agents, raising questions about the scope of the agency's activity in Mexico.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

Trump maintains blockade as Iran's factions struggle to unite
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, only hours after President Trump announced he would extend a tentative ceasefire with Iran.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment
Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who said he was pressured into early retirement in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment by a superior.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

U.S. troops may sue military contractors for their injuries, Supreme Court rules
Justice Clarence Thomas is joined by the liberals in refusing to shield negligent military contractors, even in combat zones.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

Commentary: Tucker Carlson says he didn't intentionally mislead people with his support of Trump. Really?
Tucker Carlson apologizes for supporting Trump. 'I do think it's a moment to wrestle with our own consciences,' Carlson said.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

How a Trump-endorsed Republican could become California's next governor
Steve Hilton's sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot from the Golden State.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

In Britain, Steve Hilton was inspired by California. Now, he calls it the worst-run state
Steve Hilton's sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot from the Golden State.



LA Times National News
Apr 22, 2026

Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers
North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.



LA Times National News
Apr 21, 2026

FBI probes cases of missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area
President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as "pretty serious stuff."



LA Times National News
Apr 21, 2026

Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid was obsessed with Columbine massacre
The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring more than a dozen others, admired U.S. school shooters and Hitler, authorities said.



LA Times National News
Apr 21, 2026

Shooter at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid admired school shooters and Hitler
The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, killing a Canadian tourist, admired U.S. school shooters and Hitler, authorities said.



LA Times National News
Apr 21, 2026

Survivors of Teotihuacan pyramid shooting recount daring escape
The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring more than a dozen others, admired U.S. school shooters and Hitler, authorities said.



LA Times National News
Apr 21, 2026

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race
In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.



LA Times National News
Apr 20, 2026

Gunman kills tourist and wounds 6 others on Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid
A gunman opened fire on a pyramid in the famed Mexican archaeological site of Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding 6 others.



LA Times National News
Apr 20, 2026

Gunman on Mexican pyramid opens fire, killing a tourist and wounding 6 others
A gunman opened fire on a pyramid in the famed Mexican archaeological site of Teotihuacán, fatally wounding a Canadian tourist and wounding at least six others.



LA Times National News
Apr 20, 2026

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots
Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out.



LA Times National News
Apr 20, 2026

Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing
Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.



LA Times National News
Apr 20, 2026

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race
Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor's race.



LA Times National News
Apr 20, 2026

Cuba's collapse: From Obama's historic opening to Trump's crippling embargo
The hope felt when President Obama visited Cuba in 2016 has given way to despair as the island struggles under the oil embargo ordered by President Trump.



LA Times National News
Apr 19, 2026

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA
The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge facility and its space missions.



LA Times National News
Apr 19, 2026

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees
A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom.



LA Times National News
Apr 19, 2026

Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of 'digital dragnets'
Does the 4th Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches extend to your smartphone and its tracking data?



LA Times National News
Apr 18, 2026

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.
As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency orders allow "like-for-like" replacements; some residents are moving toward all-electric home rebuilds.



LA Times National News
Apr 18, 2026

Mexico's Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona for 'progressive' confab, tension-easing talks with Spain
End to diplomatic freeze between Spain and its former colony?



LA Times National News
Apr 18, 2026

'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles
The proprietor of Los Angeles' legendary Clifton's has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.



LA Times National News
Apr 17, 2026

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states
California donors helped Democrats in key Senate races outraise their Republican opponents, according to latest campaign filings.



LA Times National News
Apr 17, 2026

Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran
President Trump and Iran's foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.



LA Times National News
Apr 16, 2026

Hegseth recites 'Pulp Fiction' speech at Pentagon prayer service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited dialogue drawn from the film "Pulp Fiction" at a Pentagon prayer service, using it to frame the war in Iran as an act of divine justice.



LA Times National News
Apr 16, 2026

Calmes: Pay attention to the deficit, even if Trump won't
President Trump said he would balance the federal budget "overnight." In reality, debt is now approaching the highest level in U.S. history.



LA Times National News
Apr 16, 2026

This Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California's power problems
This long beach startup powers California's  industries using off-grid power



LA Times National News
Apr 16, 2026

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election
The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred on Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election. He must also pay $5,000 to the California State Bar.



LA Times National News
Apr 15, 2026

Xanax from West Virginia-based company recalled nationwide. What you need to know
U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a recall notice of an allotment of Xanax over dissolution failure.



LA Times National News
Apr 15, 2026

Ceasefire or escalation? Trump weighs Iran talks amid troop surge
Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side.



LA Times National News
Apr 15, 2026

Snap is cutting 1,000 workers in the latest tech layoff
Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel told employees that the company is trying to cut costs and cited AI tools.



LA Times National News
Apr 15, 2026

In 1960, fears over papal influence. In 2026, a president attacks a pope
Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV flips history from fears presidents would be loyal to a pope to openly fighting with one.



LA Times National News
Apr 14, 2026

Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill
Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of a hushed congressional bacchanal marked by inappropriate revelry and sexual misconduct.



LA Times National News
Apr 14, 2026

Sheinbaum orders increased scrutiny of ICE detention centers after deaths of Mexicans in custody
At least 15 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or during U.S. immigration enforcement actions.



LA Times National News
Apr 14, 2026

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race
Eric Swalwell's exit gives the also-rans a chance to surge into contention alongside Katie Porter and Tom Steyer. Will uninspired voters finally take interest?



LA Times National News
Apr 14, 2026

Arellano: Pope Leo isn't afraid of President Trump. We shouldn't be, either
Hearing Leo's simple smackdown of the president, at a time when too many people insist we must sink to Trump's lows to beat him, is like receiving a sacrament I never knew I needed.



LA Times National News
Apr 14, 2026

Mexico's new top diplomat: A gay millennial with deep knowledge of the U.S.
Mexico's new foreign secretary brings to the post a deep understanding of the U.S., a key skill in the age of Trump.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

Lopez: Trump says his social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in
The president and the pope are feuding, and neither is backing down.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

Lopez: Trump says in his social media post he was a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in
The president and the pope are feuding, and neither is backing down.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

Swalwell faces bipartisan push to expel him from the House
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to file a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell on the grounds that he violated House rules by having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a subordinate.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

Swalwell resigns seat in Congress ahead of expulsion threat, citing 'mistakes'
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

The longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more dangerous it becomes. A new study explains why
A study finds that 41% of traded mammal species share at least one pathogen with humans, compared with just 6.4% of species not involved in trade.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

The longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more likely it can spread disease to humans. Study explains why
For every decade a species remains in the illegal global wildlife markets, the risk of interspecies disease increases, according to a new study.



LA Times National News
Apr 13, 2026

Trump slams Pope Leo as 'weak,' but the U.S.-born pontiff stands firm on peace
U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV defended the Vatican's calls for peace and reconciliation against President Trump's attacks, saying the appeals are rooted in the Gospel.



LA Times National News
Apr 12, 2026

After Artemis II, here's what's next for NASA's return to the moon
There are several more steps NASA must take between Artemis II and a planned moon landing in 2028. Here's what the space agency expects to do before embarking on an ambitious lunar pit stop to Mars.



LA Times National News
Apr 12, 2026

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor
Republican candidates for governor Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco court delegates in San Diego as they battle for the party's endorsement for the June primary.



LA Times National News
Apr 12, 2026

News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China
It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.



LA Times National News
Apr 12, 2026

War has turned this African capital into a city of graves
With cemeteries inaccessible during Sudan's bloody civil war, residents of Khartoum resorted to burying their dead in just about any spare plot of land.



LA Times National News
Apr 11, 2026

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in
A federal judge in California ordered the government to stop using "blatantly coercive" language to persuade immigrant children to self-deport.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II astronauts safely splash down off San Diego coast after historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew slammed into the atmosphere at more than 30 times the speed of sound, creating a fireball half as hot as the surface of the sun, before splashing down safely on our home planet.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Barabak: Eric Swalwell's bid for California governor is over. Let the political scrambling begin
The Democrat has yet to own up to the obvious end of his campaign. The implosion of Swalwell's candidacy, amid allegations of sexual assault, makes an unsettled contest even more wide open.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Barabak: Rumors, denials, then a pair of bombshells. And Eric Swalwell campaign is suddenly on the ropes
The Democrat running for governor categorically denied any misconduct involving congressional staffers. Then the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN published accounts from alleged victims.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Barabak: Rumors, denials, then a pair of bombshells. And Eric Swalwell is suddenly on the ropes
The Democrat running for governor categorically denied any misconduct involving congressional staffers. Then the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN published accounts from alleged victims.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Swalwell accused of sexually assaulting female staff member, sending nude photos
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the hotly contested California governor's race, was accused of sexual assault by a former staff member in a report published on Friday. A separate report alleges sexual misconduct with three other women.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Swalwell accused of sexually assaulting female staff member; N.Y. prosecutor investigating
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the California governor's race, was urged to drop out of the race by supporters after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women in reports published on Friday.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Vance warns Iran not to 'play us' ahead of diplomatic mission in Pakistan
Vance is tasked with negotiating a lasting peace between the United States and Iran, which have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Kamala Harris says she 'might' run for president in 2028
Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, offered the clearest signal yet that she could seek to lead Democrats back to the White House in 2028.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

How to watch NASA's moon mission splash down off San Diego today
Southern Californians likely won't be able to see reentry or splashdown in person, but NASA will livestream it. Here's what you should know.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate
Republicans, who last won the California governor's office in 2006, angrily spar in their best opportunity to win the seat in two decades.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Arellano: Pope Leo's brave stance against Trump
Rather than cower before a despot who makes the Pharaoh in the Old Testament seem as stable and kind as St. Francis, the first American pope has resisted Trump like a protester at a "No Kings" rally.



LA Times National News
Apr 10, 2026

Chabria: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI
A real strike on civilization as we know it occurred in Silicon Valley, where a new AI super-brain was locked up because it's too powerful — and unpredictable.



LA Times National News
Apr 09, 2026

U.S. talks with Iran uncertain as ceasefire tested in Lebanon
The ceasefire U.S.-Iran deal became even more fragile Thursday as Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.



LA Times National News
Apr 09, 2026

Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, she denied any association with Epstein and said, "My attorneys and I have fought these unfounded and baseless lies with success."



LA Times National News
Apr 09, 2026

For 40 minutes, the greatest solitude humans have known
Speaking from space, the Artemis II astronauts described drifting past the far side of the moon, unable to communicate with Earth.



LA Times National News
Apr 09, 2026

Calmes: We're stuck with an unchecked mad king until January
America has a president who lately has piled on the evidence that he is mentally unstable, unfit for the office.



LA Times National News
Apr 09, 2026

'It's killing everything.' California's truckers are buckling under country's priciest diesel
Record diesel prices are crushing California's truckers, forcing them to adjust to avoid losses as they grapple with the most expensive pump prices in the country.



LA Times National News
Apr 09, 2026

A cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test
When Artemis II reenters earth's atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its moon rocket was damaged during a test mission.



LA Times National News
Apr 08, 2026

Jim Whittaker, first American climber to scale Mt. Everest, dies at 97
West Coast climber Jim Whittaker reached the highest point on Earth on May 1, 1963. He later turned recreation co-op REI into a business success story.



LA Times National News
Apr 08, 2026

Netanyahu says ceasefire doesn't include Lebanon. Then 50 Israeli jets drop 160 bombs
Israel continues attacking the militant group Hezbollah, saying Lebanon is not included in the U.S.-brokered truce with Iran.



LA Times National News
Apr 08, 2026

Davey Lopes, part of Dodgers' historic infield and World Series winner, dies at age 80
Davey Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the Dodgers' leadoff batter and second baseman as part of a historic infield from 1973-1981.



LA Times National News
Apr 08, 2026

Iran ceasefire deal frays as attacks continue; Trump's peace terms remain unclear
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House sought to project confidence, warning Iran to keep its end of the bargain or face the consequences.



LA Times National News
Apr 07, 2026

Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers
A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.



LA Times National News
Apr 07, 2026

Swalwell denies claims that he behaved inappropriately with young congressional staffers
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday rebuffed claims that he had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.



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