Letters to the Editor: Readers disagree over a major wildfire bill that’s united Congress'The question isn’t whether we manage our forests. It’s how we manage them — and whether we do it responsibly,' writes an L.A. Times reader.Los Angeles Times24d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentwildfire bill debate
Mistrust of U.S. government information is rising across major issues, new poll showsA new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.Los Angeles Times28d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetmidterm elections trust
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide openDemocrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach as Trump’s slipping approval ratings and voters' dissatisfaction with the economy create a difficult political environment for Republicans.Los Angeles Times29d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentsenate midterm elections