LA Times

• Barabak: The 'greatest threat' to rule of law in decades. That's how lawyers, judges see Trump

  A new survey finds deep concern about presidential overreach, persecution of enemies and other unchecked abuses of power. The poll shows the stakes in November.

• Drones turn Sudan's 'forgotten' war into a relentless civilian killing field

  As drones rain down nightly over Sudan, a civil war entering its fourth year is exacting a staggering civilian toll and reshaping modern warfare across Africa.

• As influencers rise in politics, some call for tighter regulations on payments

  Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don't know are sponsored.

• News Analysis: Trump says U.S., Iran are 'getting a lot closer,' but questions remain about concessions

  Iran reportedly says the draft pact will be a "framework agreement" that defers talks toward limiting Iran's nuclear program until later.

• Iran moves camp from Arizona to Mexico, clearing path to play in World Cup

  FIFA approved Iran moving its World Cup team camp from Tucson, Ariz., to Tijuana, allowing the team to be housed and work out between games in Mexico.

• Lopez: Spencer Pratt, please call me. You don't know what you're getting yourself into

  The candidate and the columnist have something in common, but comparison ends there.

• Los Angeles hotels are still waiting for a surge in demand from the World Cup

  Around 80% of hotels surveyed by the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. reported that room bookings are lagging behind expectations for the 2026 World Cup.

• 'A bridge too far?': As GOP senators revolt, Trump defends fund and attacks defectors

  The president called Republican senators who broke with him quitters who are 'screwing the Republican Party.'

• Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem

  The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.

• Indy 500 and NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 info, including the first female driver to attempt both in the same day

  Katherine Legge not only will be the only woman among the 33 drivers in the Indy 500 on Sunday. She will then fly to Charlotte, N.C., to race in the NASCAR Cup's Coca-Cola 600.