Pompeo Says He Pressed Saudi Leader on War and Rights Abuses
Secretary of State Pompeo said he asked the Saudi crown prince to rein in some of his rash and violent policies but reaffirmed ties between the nations.
California Today: California Today: What to Know About the L.A. Teachers’ Strike
Monday: Teachers in Los Angeles are set to walk off the job today; a young Davis police officer is killed; and pricey doggy day care.
PG&E Bankruptcy Tests Who Will Pay for California Wildfires
The utility faces $30 billion in potential liability over deadly fires linked to its equipment. Critics say it is pressuring the state to shield it.
Trump Says He Alone Can Do It. His Attorney General Nominee Usually Agrees.
William P. Barr has long espoused an unfettered vision of executive power. He may soon serve a president not known for self-restraint.
As Government Pulls Back, Charities Step In to Help Released Migrants
With detention facilities overwhelmed, federal officials are releasing more migrant families with no provision for their well-being, leaving charities scrambling to fill the void.
Political Memo: Democrats Want to Run on Issues in 2020. But Does Beating Trump Matter Most?
A major question in the coming Democratic primary is which candidate will be the best antidote to Trump and Trumpism. Liberals may want to apply policy litmus tests. Moderates may just want a winner.
Los Angeles Teachers to Strike for More Pay and More Help
Teachers in the nation’s second-largest school system are demanding smaller classes and larger support staff. Officials say they cannot afford to say yes.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Roll Back Birth Control Mandate
The preliminary injunction prevents the Trump administration from putting into effect new rules in 13 states and the District of Columbia.
University of Michigan Fires Gymnastics Coach With Ties to Nassar Scandal
The school hired Rhonda Faehn, a former U.S.A. Gymnastics executive, to consult for its women’s team last week. After an outcry, it reversed course.
Trump Threatens to ‘Devastate Turkey Economically’ if It Attacks Kurds
In tweets, the president threatened the NATO ally and seemed to offer a blanket of protection for a band of American-backed militias in Syria after U.S. forces leave.
PG&E Chief Is Out as Utility Faces California Fire Liability
The utility faces an estimated $30 billion exposure to liability for damages from the 2017 and 2018 wildfires that killed scores in Northern California.
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