Updates in Policy and Government
- Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What's at stakeon May 12, 2026
Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing's policies.
- ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centerson May 12, 2026
A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.
- Arellano: Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it's just a showon May 12, 2026
A visit to Santa Ana, the heart of Latino Orange County, was a good move for Steyer. At Alta Baja, he could talk to my Mexican American wife and other blue-collar Latinos.
- Another sales tax hike? Rising costs a concern for L.A. voters in healthcare measureon May 12, 2026
With the electorate in a dour mood and reeling from rocketing gas prices, some speculate that voters' willingness to tax themselves may be dwindling as ballots arrive for the June 2 election.
- California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomerson May 12, 2026
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakeson May 12, 2026
President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.
