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Kevin Rector

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State and national politics reporter @latimes. Past: @baltimoresun. Member: @NLGJA. DM me.

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Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops

2 killings prompted a halt. Law enforcement experts fault agents' shooting into cars.

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Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops

2 killings prompted a halt. Law enforcement experts fault agents' shooting into cars.

With:Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•JUL 16, 2026•Lead Story
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Trump purges bipartisan election commission

Voting experts and others say the move aims to undermine free and fair balloting.

With:Ana Ceballos
LA
Los Angeles Times•JUL 11, 2026
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Newsom finds political benefit in federal probe

With an eye on a run for president in 2028, the governor goes on offense against Trump.

With:Taryn Luna
LA
Los Angeles Times•JUN 17, 2026•Lead Story
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Newsom says he and wife are targets of U.S. probe

He alleges Trump is going after rivals ‘one by one’

With:Dakota Smith,Taryn Luna
LA
Los Angeles Times•JUN 16, 2026
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State awaits high court ruling on mail ballots

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 10, 2026•Lead Story
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Trump, without proof, says state vote was rigged

Newsom and other officials rebuff the assertion; president says probe underway

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 5, 2026•Lead Story
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Using voting map to their benefit

Democrats advance in most congressional races, but one contest is cause for concern.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 4, 2026
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Poll finds split on confidence in elections

Most Democrats say local balloting is fair. With no proof of fraud, GOP voters disagree.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 2, 2026•Lead Story
The story presents polling data as evidence of a significant partisan divide regarding the integrity of the electoral process, attributing the skepticism primarily to Republican voters.
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Congress control may hinge on state

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 1, 2026
Analyses how California's redistricting and upcoming primary races could determine the national balance of power in Congress.
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Frustration and doubt reign as messy primary battles near end

Redrawn maps, voter resentment and party infighting have rocked races across all levels.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 24, 2026
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Tech donors drawn to centrist Mahan

Governor candidate says he’s not beholden to them and will hold industry accountable.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 18, 2026
Examines campaign finance trends, specifically the alignment between Silicon Valley wealth and centrist political candidates.
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VANCE ALLEGES FRAUD, TARGETS MEDICAID

He says feds will defer $1.3 billion in funds to California, affecting seniors and disabled.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 14, 2026
Highlights federal-state friction by focusing on the local impact of deferred funds affecting seniors.
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Trump hails ties with China on eve of state visit

President is expected to seek Xi Jinping's cooperation on trade and critical minerals.

With:Michael Wilner
LA
Los Angeles Times•MAY 13, 2026
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Virginia maps rejected, boosting GOP

State Supreme Court overturns voter-approved redistricting favoring Democrats.

With:Ben Wieder
LA
Los Angeles Times•MAY 9, 2026
Reports objectively on a state supreme court decision regarding redistricting and its anticipated political consequences.
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A far-right sheriff shakes up the race

Bianco’s anti-crime message resonates, but some see him as an affront to rule of law.

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Los Angeles Times•MAY 9, 2026
Profiles a gubernatorial candidate whose strict law enforcement messaging is polarising but gaining traction among certain voter demographics.
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Becerra targeted in governor debate

Candidates clash on healthcare, wealth tax, immigration. There is some agreement too.

With:Seema Mehta,Nicole Nixon
LA
Los Angeles Times•MAY 7, 2026
Describes contentious exchanges focusing on healthcare and immigration in the ongoing gubernatorial race.
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D.C. breach highlights Secret Service failures

Security measures, response to gunman faulted

With:Richard Winton
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 30, 2026
Focuses on institutional accountability and security lapses following an incident with an armed individual.
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Torrance man charged with trying to kill Trump

Suspect planned to shoot through gala, officials say

With:Michael Wilner,Ben Wieder
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 28, 2026•Lead Story
The paper leads with the formal charging of the suspect, foregrounding his local origin to anchor a major national security event in a regional context. A secondary piece specifically explores the local environment where the firearms were purchased.
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Torrance man is suspected in attack

D.C. press gala shooting probe focuses on security questions, alleged gunman's writings

With:Tony Briscoe,Connor Sheets,Alene Tchekmedyian
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 27, 2026•Lead Story
The paper focuses on the local connection to a national news event, highlighting the suspect's Southern California origins alongside the broader implications for political event security.
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Becerra’s rise renews scrutiny of record

Governor candidate touts long tenure in government, one that has drawn criticism.

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Los Angeles Times•APR 27, 2026
Provides political analysis of a prominent California candidate's history and vulnerabilities.
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A GOP governor could bring federal help — or chaos

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Los Angeles Times•APR 10, 2026
Analyses the potential political shifts and governance impacts of a conservative Republican winning the California governorship.
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L.A.’s top federal prosecutor outlasts other Trump allies

With:James Queally
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 4, 2026
Details the political survival of a local federal prosecutor amidst a broader administrative reshuffle.
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TRUMP ISSUES THREAT TO LEAVE NATO

President signals a desire for ceasefire in the Iran war, which Tehran rejects.

With:Ana Ceballos
LA
Los Angeles Times•APR 2, 2026
Reports a major foreign policy threat alongside a rejected ceasefire proposal in an ongoing conflict, notably placing a highly consequential global story in a side column rather than the main lead.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Kevin Rector in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.