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Ben Wieder

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Investigating DC for @latimes, ex-@miamiherald/@mcclatchydc, @publicintegrity Husband of @ruthigielnik. Signal: @benwieder.51, ben.wieder@latimes.com

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Fake L.A. survey deepens distrust of political polls

The results touted by Bass in mayoral race come amid a wave of incorrect predictions.

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Fake L.A. survey deepens distrust of political polls

The results touted by Bass in mayoral race come amid a wave of incorrect predictions.

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 19, 2026•Lead Story
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Confirmation of Blanche on a razor’s edge

The tight Senate vote exposes the depth of skepticism of Trump’s Justice Department.

With:Michael Wilner
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Los Angeles Times•AUG 7, 2026•Lead Story
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Holdout GOP senators now back Blanche

The acting attorney general’s order killing Trump’s $1.8-billion fund precedes shift.

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Los Angeles Times•AUG 4, 2026
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A ‘complete 180’ on DOJ’s civil rights mission

California is the main target as a U.S. agency formed to counter inequality is recast.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 19, 2026
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Blanche grilled by Senate committee

One Republican vote against him could block his nomination as attorney general.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 16, 2026
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AI giants fund ad wars in races across the U.S.

In certain contests, political groups spend more than candidates they are supporting.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 22, 2026
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Harris’ big donors in 2024 express doubts for 2028

Skepticism over a potential presidential bid is at odds with favorable polling.

With:Justine Mcdaniel
LA
Los Angeles Times•MAY 10, 2026
Reports on internal Democratic party scepticism regarding the Vice President's future electoral viability.
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Virginia maps rejected, boosting GOP

State Supreme Court overturns voter-approved redistricting favoring Democrats.

With:Kevin Rector
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Los Angeles Times•MAY 9, 2026
Reports objectively on a state supreme court decision regarding redistricting and its anticipated political consequences.
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Torrance man charged with trying to kill Trump

Suspect planned to shoot through gala, officials say

With:Michael Wilner,Kevin Rector
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Los Angeles Times•APR 28, 2026•Lead Story
The paper leads with the formal charging of the suspect, foregrounding his local origin to anchor a major national security event in a regional context. A secondary piece specifically explores the local environment where the firearms were purchased.
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Justice Dept. drops Powell inquiry

The move may clear a roadblock for Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve.

With:Gavin J. Quinton
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Los Angeles Times•APR 25, 2026
Framed as a procedural clearance that potentially removes a political roadblock for a high-level Federal Reserve appointment.
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Redefining the donor state

In their bid to flip the Senate, Californians pour money into Democratic campaigns elsewhere

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Los Angeles Times•APR 18, 2026
Examines California's significant financial influence on out-of-state Democratic political campaigns.
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Swalwell steps down from his seat in House

The Democrat from the Bay Area faced expulsion threat over misconduct claims.

With:Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•APR 14, 2026•Lead Story
The paper treats the resignation as a straightforward procedural and political development, focusing on the mechanics of the expulsion threat rather than dwelling on the salacious details of the allegations.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Ben Wieder in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.