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Los Angeles TimesThursday, 2 July 2026

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D.C.’s July 4 facelift raises some eyebrows

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$2-billion Trump income prompts ethics criticisms

President is flouting emoluments law and Congress is doing nothing, experts say.

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Gas firms accused of using AI to fix prices

Proposed class-action suit alleges companies in state are deploying algorithmic software.

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$352-billion state budget explained

Surge in tax revenue propels Newsom’s last spending plan. Some warn bump won’t last.

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