Michael Wilner
Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times
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Canada planning tariffs as high as 50% against U.S.
The duties might be most painful for border states heading into the midterms.
FRONT-PAGE HISTORY
Trump facing reckoning over economic record
As midterms near, less than a third of voters say he’s fulfilled his promises on the issue.
JUSTICES CLEAR WAY FOR TRUMP’S BALLROOM
Court declines to stop construction, though Roberts says the project is likely illegal.
Canada planning tariffs as high as 50% against U.S.
The duties might be most painful for border states heading into the midterms.
Justices weigh security role of the ballroom
Roberts lets work go on as court considers claim the 'complex' is 'vitally required.'
SWALWELL BRIEFLY HELD IN FEDERAL INQUIRY
Ex-lawmaker's phone is seized and his home searched months after sex assault allegations.
TRUMP'S PULLBACK ALARMS ALLIES IN ASIA
Drawdown of military assets leaves vacuum that China and North Korea could exploit.
Trump strategy leads U.S. into Iran war stasis
The campaign fails to achieve stated aims but avoids unchecked escalation, experts say.
Confirmation of Blanche on a razor’s edge
The tight Senate vote exposes the depth of skepticism of Trump’s Justice Department.
U.S. reaches deal with Saudis over nuclear program
White House pact prompts immediate concern about atomic arms race in Mideast.
Pentagon seeks $70 billion as Iran war drags on
Hegseth raises cost estimate for conflict. Senators from both parties are skeptical.
Assassinations make Trump a target of Iran
Agencies tracking possible plots against the president say evidence is growing.
Europe braces as Trump heads to NATO
His grievances over the Iran war help cast a pall over this year’s summit, in Turkey.
Trump recasts America 250th to celebrate him
After funding cuts to local shows, historians see a declaration of imperialism at capital.
Federal agencies lose political independence
Ruling shakes institutions long seen as protected
Concessions to Iran a reversal of U.S. policy
White House faces sharp, swift criticism over terms that GOP had long opposed.
Rubio and Vance reflect the GOP divide on Iran
Possible presidential contenders in 2028 have opposing views of interim peace deal.
A vague deal with Iran leaves top questions unanswered
Trump and leaders in Tehran make conflicting statements about strait, weapons.
Trump says U.S., Iran have a peace deal
Pact would reopen key strait as nuclear issues and other details are negotiated.
Fresh strikes and surging prices in new phase of war
U.S. attacks resume as Trump accuses Iran of stringing him along in talks for a peace deal.
Trump’s race against time for his pet projects
Efforts to fast-track D.C. cityscape revamp ahead of legal challenges have raised costs and risks
Trump’s polling sinks to a new low
GOP strategists fear the perilous milestone suggests his long-solid base is finally waning.
Doubt shadows peace process with Iran
Trump is signaling optimism, but the deal would require major U.S. concessions.
Shaky U.S.-Iran talks risk collapse
Strikes by Pentagon and Israeli attacks in Lebanon undermine hopes for end to war.
At China summit, did Xi outplay Trump?
The administration argues trip was a success, but there were no major deals.
Trump’s tonal shift yields few results in China
Still, both sides hail appearance of a U.S. reset with President Xi as a breakthrough.
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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 Michael Wilner 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.