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- Kevin Rector, Seema Mehta, Ana Ceballos

Leading Democrats' remarks that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot be trusted hold stunning implications for American democracy, and followed a week of equally stunning actions by the department.

- Libor Jany
LAPD's relationship with federal authorities under scrutiny as criticism of ICE grows

While public outcry grows over federal immigration enforcement, LAPD officials have touted their close collaboration with the FBI and Department of Homeland Security ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.

- James Queally, Brittny Mejia

The Department of Justice has lost five cases in Los Angeles against defendants accused of assaulting immigration agents, leading former government officials to warn that the Trump administration faces a growing credibility crisis with the public.

- Ana Ceballos

Over the next two weeks, Democrats and Republicans will weigh competing demands on changes to Department of Homeland Security operations.

- Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum

Trump seeks to choke off oil supplies to Cuba, a move that's created a diplomatic challenge for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

- Kate Linthicum, Patrick J. McDonnell

Some political analysts say Sheinbaum, despite her talk of defending Mexico's sovereignty, has actually acquiesced to Trump many times, particularly on security.

- Brittny Mejia, Ruben Vives
Trust in ICE plummets, even when agents target serious criminals

Expanded immigration enforcement tactics have left residents unable to distinguish between targeted criminal arrests and broad sweeps. And false statements by the administration about protesters and detainees has made them unwilling to listen when agents' say they are arresting violent offenders.

- Mery Mogollon, Patrick J. McDonnell

Nicolás Maduro is gone, but daily life in Venezuela remains grim: Soaring prices, stagnant wages and deep inequality leave families struggling to afford food.

- Kevin Rector, Ana Ceballos, Seema Mehta

Democrats seized on a growing sense, shared by some Republicans, that the campaign has gotten so out of hand that the political winds have shifted heavily in their favor.

- Gavin J. Quinton, Ana Ceballos

The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.

- Christie D'Zurilla

Did Nicki Minaj ever consider herself a DACA 'Dreamer'? The rapper said after an appearance with President Trump that her citizenship paperwork is being finalized.

- Steve Henson

Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup, keeping five-time U.S. Olympian skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender from qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics.

- Jenny Jarvie

After taking over federal immigration operations in Minnesota following the killing of two U.S. citizens, border policy advisor Tom Homan said street operations in the state would wind down if the agents are allowed into local jails.

- Kevin Rector, Seema Mehta

San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor, joining an already-crowded field.

- Nilesh Christopher
These California companies want you to ditch your keyboard

People to ditch their keyboards for microphones.

- Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon
Climate change, electric vehicles and Delta tunnel among the focuses of gubernatorial candidate forum

The schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters' anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during an environmental policy forum among some of the state's top Democratic candidates for governor on Wednesday.

- Jenny Jarvie, Andrea Castillo

Key Republicans' retreat from their blanket defense of federal agents who fatally shot a U.S. citizen in Minnesota is part of a larger effort by the White House.

- Gavin J. Quinton

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals.

- Marcos Magaña

A new study found that by 2035, almost 50% of Americans will be medically obese. In 1990, that number was just 20%. Nonwhite Americans are much more likely to suffer.

- Mark Z. Barabak
Barabak: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse

A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.

- Jenny Jarvie

Gregory Bovino's future is now in limbo as public outrage has swelled against the Trump's administration's aggressive tactics, particularly in Minnesota. But will his departure really change the administration's playbook?

- Kevin Rector

Police leaders, civil rights advocates and other experts say the actions of immigration officials and agents run counter to law enforcement's best practices.

- Andrew J. Campa, Richard Winton, Grace Toohey
Hollywood Burbank Airport at risk of a midair collision, top U.S. transportation official says

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, speaking just before the first anniversary of a catastrophic crash that claimed 67 lives outside Washington, D.C., said "people are raising red flags" about Burbank Airport.

- Sonja Sharp
Is social media harmful for kids? Meta and YouTube face trial after TikTok settles suit

Jury selection was scheduled to began in L.A. County Superior Court on Tuesday in the first of a series of closely-watched lawsuits seeking to prove social apps inflict harm on children, but a last-minute agreement by TikTok left uncertainty around how the case would proceed.

- Noah Goldberg
Trump signs executive order to 'preempt' permitting process for fire-destroyed homes in L.A.

Instead of going through the usual regulatory process, residents using federal emergency funds to rebuild would have to certify compliance with local standards.

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