• Quotes
  • Shortcuts
The Executive's Internet
Sat, May 2nd
icon
GoogleAmazonWikipedia


spacerspacer

 

 NEWS: LA TIMES NATIONAL NEWS
Setup News Ticker
   NEWS: LA TIMES NATIONAL NEWS
LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
The Department of Defense said agreements with eight companies would help establish the 'United States military as an AI-first fighting force.'



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics
Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other departments or a hiring spree that seems impossible given budget constraints and recruiting struggles.



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War
Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

Behind the Trump administration's detentions of L.A. Iranians
In L.A., home to the largest Iranian diaspora, a vocal segment has joined forces with Trump-aligned far-right activists to wage campaigns against other Iranians.



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

Coded messages, 'red boxing' and other allegations in California's testy race for governor
Becerra's campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

DOJ case threatens Southern Poverty Law Center's mission monitoring California hate groups
For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and money laundering by the Trump administration.



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

They tracked California hate groups. Now, Trump's DOJ charges donors were defrauded
For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and money laundering by the Trump administration.



LA Times National News
May 01, 2026

Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district.



LA Times National News
Apr 30, 2026

Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media
Muslims are conservative media's go-to bogeymen, until they finance MAGA. Fox News, like the Republican administration, is cherry-picking what parts of Islam it'll tolerate.



LA Times National News
Apr 30, 2026

Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial
Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, agreed to his ongoing detention during a brief hearing in federal court in Washington on Thursday.



LA Times National News
Apr 30, 2026

A defiant Sheinbaum refuses to extradite Mexican officials on U.S. drug charges
Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.



LA Times National News
Apr 30, 2026

Sheinbaum defies U.S. demand to extradite Mexican governor on drug charges
Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.



LA Times National News
Apr 30, 2026

Sheinbaum defies U.S. demand to extradite Mexican officials on drug charges
Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.



LA Times National News
Apr 30, 2026

News Analysis: Mexico's dilemma -- Extradite officials to U.S. or risk angering Trump
The U.S. indictment of 10 current and former Mexican officials leaves President Claudia Sheinbaum with few good options on how to respond.



LA Times National News
Apr 29, 2026

Cole Allen case reveals Secret Service failures that could have led to tragedy at D.C. gala
New details about alleged gunman Cole Allen's dash into the White House correspondents' dinner attended by President Trump puts the Secret Service in hot seat.



LA Times National News
Apr 29, 2026

U.S. indicts Mexican governor on drug trafficking charges
U.S. indicts Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, on charges of drug trafficking.



LA Times National News
Apr 29, 2026

U.S. indicts sitting Mexican governor, senator and mayor on historic drug charges
U.S. brings drug charges against Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and other members of President Sheinbaum's ruling Morena party.



LA Times National News
Apr 29, 2026

Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants
Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.



LA Times National News
Apr 29, 2026

Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in setback for Black Democrats
The Supreme Court retreats from 1986 rules that called for electing Blacks and Latinos to Congress and state and local boards.



LA Times National News
Apr 29, 2026

'Earthquake': Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in setback for Black Democrats, boost for GOP
The ruling in a Louisiana case appears to clear the way for Republican-led states across the South to redraw election maps and eliminate voting districts that favor Black or Latino candidates.



LA Times National News
Apr 28, 2026

King Charles is the second British monarch to address Congress, but tensions shadow the moment
King Charles III emphasized in addressing a joint session of Congress that 'America's words carry weight and meaning,' and that its actions 'matter even more.'



LA Times National News
Apr 28, 2026

King Charles to address Congress as U.S.-British ties face rare strain
The king's address, the centerpiece of a four-day state visit, comes at a moment of unusual strain between Washington and London.



LA Times National News
Apr 28, 2026

Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for
Candidates in California's race for governor meet Tuesday for the second of three planned debates. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria weigh in.



LA Times National News
Apr 28, 2026

Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants
Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Torrance man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; records detail alleged 'manifesto'
The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting faces numerous counts related to his alleged attempt to assassinate numerous Trump administration officials.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Supreme Court wary of barring police from phone searches to find crime suspects
A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution's protection against "unreasonable searches."



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes for not alerting police about Canada shooting suspect
OpenAI is facing more scrutiny over how mass shooting suspects are using its chatbot ChatGPT to plan violent attacks.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Sabastian Sawe's sub 2-hour marathon pushes Adidas ahead in race to fit feet for record feats
Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the 2-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Sabastian Sawe's sub-two-hour marathon pushes Adidas ahead in race to fit feet for record feats
Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the two-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Adidas stomps Nike: Landmark under 2-hour marathon by Sabastian Sawe includes an intriguing footnote
Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the two-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures — times two — to qualify for ballot
Supporters of a billionaire tax said Sunday that they had gathered nearly twice as many signatures as necessary to qualify the controversial proposal for the November ballot.



LA Times National News
Apr 27, 2026

Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot
The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West launched the effort to counter massive healthcare funding cuts that President Trump signed last year.



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

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 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 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

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

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

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.



  • CEOExpress
  • c/o CommunityScape | 200 Anderson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
  • Contact
  • As an Amazon Associate
    CEOExpress earns from
    qualifying purchases.

©1999-2026 CEOExpress Company LLC