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Justine Mcdaniel

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Politics reporter in DC for @LATimes. Previously at the Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer. [email protected] | signal: justinemcdaniel.76

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Graham’s death further roils midterm races

His loss, along with McConnell’s absence, cuts into GOP’s edge and adds uncertainty.

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Graham’s death further roils midterm races

His loss, along with McConnell’s absence, cuts into GOP’s edge and adds uncertainty.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 13, 2026•Lead Story
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Race in Maine draws national concern

Allegations against candidate set back Democrats’ hopes of flipping Senate seat.

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 8, 2026
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D.C.’s July 4 facelift raises some eyebrows

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Los Angeles Times•JUL 2, 2026•Lead Story
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TRUMP REFUSES TO SIGN BILL ON HOUSING

President’s push for voter ID law could test GOP willingness to counter him.

With:Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 25, 2026
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In politics, all bets are on

Prediction markets are covering elections, raising concerns about their effect on democracy

With:Queenie Wong
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 17, 2026
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Trump’s false claims of rigged votes stoke fears

Californians are worried feds will step in, poll finds

With:Nicole Nixon
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 9, 2026•Lead Story
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Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump’s $1.8-billion fund

Congress’ second recent effort to rebuke Trump’s shows fractures within GOP.

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Los Angeles Times•JUN 5, 2026
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TRUMP SIGNS ORDER TO VET NEW AI

Companies are asked to allow government agencies to evaluate models before release.

With:Ana Ceballos,Nilesh Christopher
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Los Angeles Times•JUN 3, 2026
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GOP senators defy Trump on ‘slush fund’

$1.8-billion pot is last straw for some as they block money for immigration efforts.

With:Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•MAY 22, 2026
Highlights internal Republican friction over immigration funding and presidential demands.
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Democratic elders face new voices in races

The House challenges underline debate over generational power, the party’s direction.

With:Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•MAY 12, 2026
Highlights internal generational tensions and primary challenges within the Democratic party ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Harris’ big donors in 2024 express doubts for 2028

Skepticism over a potential presidential bid is at odds with favorable polling.

With:Ben Wieder
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Los Angeles Times•MAY 10, 2026
Reports on internal Democratic party scepticism regarding the Vice President's future electoral viability.
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Rethinking safety in time of tumult

Incident prompts concerns whether event policies fit the modern era

With:Michael Wilner
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Los Angeles Times•APR 27, 2026
Examines the broader policy implications of the shooting for high-profile event security.
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A NEW BUDGET THREAT TO JPL

Among the NASA endeavors that could be slashed is further exploration of Mars

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Los Angeles Times•APR 19, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the federal budget proposal through its potential negative impact on a prominent local scientific institution, emphasizing the risk to specific high-profile space exploration missions.
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Fears of a deeper rot in Congress

Sordid culture is open secret, and young female aides are reportedly warned about some lawmakers

With:Michael Wilner,Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times•APR 15, 2026
Broadens a specific political scandal into a systemic examination of workplace culture and safeguards for female aides on Capitol Hill.
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U.S.-Iran talks are uncertain as strikes continue

Vance will travel to Pakistan. Israel willing to meet with Lebanon but won't halt attacks.

With:Michael Wilner,Nabih Bulos
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Los Angeles Times•APR 10, 2026•Lead Story
The paper focuses on the unprecedented coordination between different labour groups, framing the impending strike as a severe logistical threat to the school district rather than focusing primarily on the specific contract demands.
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Ceasefire deal with Iran frays as attacks continue

Tehran wants Israeli strikes on Hezbollah to end. Terms exclude Lebanon, Trump says.

With:Ana Ceballos,Gavin J. Quinton
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Los Angeles Times•APR 9, 2026•Lead Story
The paper frames the situation as a rapidly complicating diplomatic effort, focusing on the discrepancy between the core ceasefire agreement and ongoing military actions in Lebanon.

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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 Justine Mcdaniel 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.