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Los Angeles TimesMonday, 3 August 2026

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‘Orphaned’ voters may be key in midterms

Californians without a candidate from their party on ballot could hold strategic sway.

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Gas smuggling fuels corruption in Mexico

It’s the cartels’ biggest revenue source after drugs

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MLK HOSPITAL TACKLES FUNDING CRISIS

With dire federal cuts coming, South L.A. facility seeks a bigger slice of county cash.

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Trump to profit off his policy posts

Investors can now buy early access to his social media, raising host of ethical issues.

Bernard Condon and Brian Slodysko

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