Opinion
Granderson: When given a choice, the GOP in Congress will protect bigots
It’s always the same script: Scare the majority by dehumanizing the minority — in this case, transgender Americans.
Litman: The high court makes it clear that it’s up to Democrats in Congress to secure our voting rights
The Supreme Court appears ready to uphold Arizona’s voter restrictions. If Congress doesn’t act, more Republican states will push disenfranchisement, especially of minorities, to the legal limit.
World & Nation
El Salvador’s president appears to win control of congress
President Nayib Bukele appears to have won control of El Salvador’s congress, ending a two-year standoff with legislators.
Entertainment & Arts
Rodney King trials were captured in courtroom art. Library of Congress is preserving it
Library of Congress acquires 269 sketches by late L.A. courtroom artist Mary Chaney. She chronicled trials related to Rodney King, who was beaten by police 30 years ago.
California
Her journey from Guatemala to the U.S. ended with a crash near the border
Yesenia Magali Melendrez Cardona told her father she wanted to follow in his footsteps in the U.S. On Tuesday, she was among those killed in a gruesome crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Two SUVs breached the U.S.-Mexico border. One erupted in fire. The other crashed, killing 13
The SUV that was struck by a big rig Tuesday, killing 13 people, crossed through a hole in the U.S.-Mexico border wall, officials say.
U.S. Forest Service inspector charged with steering contracts in exchange for bribes
Prosecutors said the Forest Service employee steered nearly $900,000 in maintenance contracts to an auto body shop in exchange for bribes and kickbacks.
What we know about the SUV crash near the U.S.-Mexico border that killed at least 13
Authorities said they are still unsure what brought the SUV into the path of the truck and why so many people were inside of it.
At least 13 killed in crash of SUV carrying more than 2 dozen near U.S.-Mexico border
California Highway Patrol officials say there were only two seats inside the SUV, which was carrying 25 people.
President Nayib Bukele seeks control of Salvadoran congress, which could further erode democracy
President Nayib Bukele’s party leads polls in El Salvador’s elections Sunday. A win could place more power in his hands amid a shaky democracy.
