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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions after signing an executive order to limit mail-in voting in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump has sought to restrict mail-in voting after claiming the 2020 election was stolen from him due to fraud. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Skelton: Trump’s cries of cheating on mail-in ballots defy logic

President Trump and MAGA Republicans are hallucinating or outright lying about widespread election fraud.

Los Angeles, CA - March 31, 2026 - Mayor Karen Bass walks through a new Veteran Housing Project at 1734 S Barrington Ave on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. This projects marks the first Executive Directive by Bass to cut City Hall red tape and accelerate homebuilding across the city. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

In L.A. mayor’s race, everyone is campaigning on change — even the incumbent

Los Angeles, CA - February 26: Billionaire Tom Steyer speaks during Jewish California Governor 2026 Candidate Forum at Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Huntington Beach, CA - April 22: Conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Hilton announces his campaign for California governor at the Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 7, 2026 - Jonathan Torres, 40, left, and his girlfriend Jen Stoltzfus, 35, prepare breakfast at their campsite on a sidewalk along N. Main Street in Los Angeles on March 7, 2026. Torres, who was a recipient of Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe program, was kicked out the Highland Park Motel for having guests in his room. He has since been living homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles)

Under L.A. mayor’s $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

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