Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill ^75.3%

Los Angeles Times - By Michael Wilner, Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos - 4/14/2026, 10:47 PM

Negativity Bias 45.4% - Biased Writer Voice 37.5% - Framing Effect 28.8%

WASHINGTON — Eric Swalwell’s downfall has raised the possibility of a broader reckoning on Capitol Hill as congressional staffers, reporters and opposition researchers race to verify long-standing rumors of a sordid underground culture among the city’s most powerful. Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of... more

Trump’s message to Iran on deadline day: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’ ^76.7%

Los Angeles Times - By Ana Ceballos - 4/7/2026, 2:31 PM

Negativity Bias 30.7% - Appeal to Emotion 25.1% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 20.9%

WASHINGTON — President Trump warned that a “whole civilization will die” on Tuesday night if Iran does not meet his deadline to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as diplomatic talks to end the war remain underway. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Trump wrote Tuesday morning on... more

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials ^77.9%

Los Angeles Times - By Ana Ceballos, Melody Gutierrez - 12/5/2025, 9:23 PM

WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom kept a low profile as he swung through the nation’s capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers Friday on Capitol Hill as he renewed calls for billions in federal recovery aid following the Los Angeles fires. For a governor who has spent recent weeks in the spotlight — trailed by cameras... more