Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film director. But the Brentwood resident, known for the classic films “Stand by Me” and “When Harry Met Sally,” …
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Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going …
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As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is ‘fair’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps” that reflected the state’s communities. But when Gov. Mike Braun recently tried …
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California’s role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party on display
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia’s potential to lead a national Democratic comeback was on full display as party leaders from across the country recently gathered in downtown Los Angeles. But is the party ready …
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Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James B. Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a …
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Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama, kicked off his campaign for governor Friday, saying voters deserve a choice and a leader …
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Ex-Trump DOJ lawyers say ‘fraudulent’ UC antisemitism probes led them to quit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNine former Department of Justice attorneys assigned to investigate alleged antisemitism at the University of California described chaotic and rushed directives from the Trump administration and told The Times they …
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L.A. vs. LA28: Could the city sue over the cost of the Olympics?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Noah Goldberg, with an assist from David Zahniser, giving you the latest on city and …
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Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge’s contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador …
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Council gives modest boost to LAPD hiring, amid tensions with mayor
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMonths of tension between Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and members of the City Council burst into public view Friday when the council rebuffed the mayor’s request to significantly increase …