Serge Schmemann

Member, New York Times editorial board

Member of the New York Times editorial board

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Josh Barro, Elizabeth Bruenig and Ross Douthat talk about the Rittenhouse verdict.

Two separate questions about the Rittenhouse acquittal

Josh Barro, Elizabeth Bruenig and Ross Douthat talk about the Rittenhouse verdict.

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With thousands of votes yet to be counted, political observer Raphael Sonenshein zooms in on the Senate race and key congressional races in Southern California.

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Incumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.

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Will the U.S. response to an attack on troops in Jordan prevent wider conflict? Can state and federal officials resolve a dispute over border access in Texas?

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New Hampshire holds its "first in the nation" primary election this coming Tuesday, January 23.

The ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.

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How serious were Donald Trump’s NATO claims? Are skeptics of Biden and Trump’s ages missing the bigger picture? Plus, a legal DEI battle unearths difficult questions.

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The four leading Asian American groups in OC are uniting up to boost AAPI turnout at the polls. This demographic is growing the fastest, says the Pew Research Center.

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With 18 semi-finalists, Southern California had a good showing.

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Monday, January 15, the Iowa Democratic and Republican parties hold the first presidential nominating contest of 2024.