California’s Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers
The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Massive and made of fiberglass, Muffler Men are a Route 66 classic — and they’re multiplying

First erected in the early 1960s as an advertising gimmick, these giants are rising again thanks to preservationists, kitsch aficionados and savvy entrepreneurs.
Arellano: Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it’s just a show
A visit to Santa Ana, the heart of Latino Orange County, was a good move for Steyer. At Alta Baja, he could talk to my Mexican American wife and other blue-collar Latinos.
Iran, Taiwan, And Trade Tensions: What To Expect At The Trump-Xi Summit

The two leaders are expected to negotiate over rare earth exports and economic tensions while navigating growing friction over Tehran and security in Asia.