Michael Wilner
Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times
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AI fears heighten the stakes of Xi’s Washington visit
Chance for a deal to guard against runaway technology low given U.S., China distrust.
FRONT-PAGE HISTORY
Trump’s AI gamble fueling economic fears
World’s top financiers raise alarm on a market bubble and U.S.’ weakened role.
Taunts and bans: Trump escalates his war on press
Attacks come at shaky time for public trust in media
Trump's summitry with Xi is all pomp
Lack of substance reveals the limits of the U.S. president's approach to statecraft.
TRUMP STEPS UP THREATS AGAINST TEHRAN
The president says the U.S. will ‘annihilate’ Iran if it doesn’t make a nuclear arms deal.
AI fears heighten the stakes of Xi’s Washington visit
Chance for a deal to guard against runaway technology low given U.S., China distrust.
Oil market shock is feared as Iran throttles supply
Pipeline attack and Houthi advance may further boost price before midterms.
Political leaders at odds as AI fears spread
President Trump blames the backlash on a ‘conspiracy’ perpetuated by China.
Trump pledges $5,000 payouts tied to GOP win
President's campaign tactic would cost over $1 trillion. Fiscal and legal doubts abound.
Some in GOP are muting links to Trump
Rep. Young Kim of Orange County scrubs references off her campaign website.
Canada launches retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products
Strained relations plummet further as Trump hurls insults, claims a 'trade scam.'
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.
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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.