Christopher Cadelago

But, really, is there ever a good time?

Esther Kim Varet, a Democrat who is running to unseat Rep. Young Kim in California’s Orange County, is preparing to take out a billboard ad questioning why Kim voted to “HIDE the list?” politico.com/news/2025/07/2…

Democrats hit the gas on Epstein saga politico.com/news/2025/07/2…

‘It’s insulting’: LA Times owner stuns staff with plans to go public “He doesn’t have newsroom meetings. We only get a sense of what he’s feeling via Twitter rant or when he randomly decides to save some pocket change and fire 12 people.” politico.com/news/2025/07/2…

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is widely — and wildly — popular 73% approval rating is quite good at this time in our politics

Former Sen. Laphonza Butler becomes OpenAI adviser ⁦@MuiChristine⁩ scoop politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

From green icon to housing villain: The fall of California’s landmark environmental law Must-read deep dive this morning from ⁦@JeremyBWhite⁩ politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration says it is ending deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

Federal judge blocks 'roving' immigration arrests amid Los Angeles crackdown politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

RIP David Gergen. A great man, generous co-panelist and terrific teacher about all things political. May his memory be a blessing.

NEW: Mike Lee’s online persona — spreading conspiracy theories, mocking assassination victims — is causing worry in Salt Lake City. On Lee, his church, and the difficulties of “peacemaking” in our current political era:

Republicans in Washington are nervous about Medicaid. Not in David Valadao’s California district politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

This is an all-time memorable walk-off for me. The camera work, the carom, the crowd, the call, the context. Just insane.

Jim Clyburn praises Gavin Newsom as he hits the trail in South Carolina: “I feel good about his chances.” politico.com/news/2025/07/0…