Mark Barabak

LA Times political columnist

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Jim Jordan’s House speaker bid is quickly fading due to his hard-right politics and election denialism. That didn't stop all California Republicans from supporting him.

House speaker chaos: What’s the role of CA Republicans?

Jim Jordan’s House speaker bid is quickly fading due to his hard-right politics and election denialism. That didn't stop all California Republicans from supporting him.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s return to Washington D.C. was expected to bring relief to Democrats, but so far it’s intensified longstanding concerns about her health.

Concerns over Feinstein mount as new health details emerge

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s return to Washington D.C. was expected to bring relief to Democrats, but so far it’s intensified longstanding concerns about her health.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Best known as Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti is flirting with the 2020 presidential race.

What was Michael Avenatti doing in New Hampshire this weekend?

Best known as Stormy Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti is flirting with the 2020 presidential race.

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