# Latest line: A good week for Nithya Raman, a bad week for Bill Essayli > Source: > Published: 2026-06-28 12:30:44+00:00 **Getting your** [Trinity Audio](//trinityaudio.ai)player ready...#### Nithya Raman LA city councilwoman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, suddenly looks more viable to defeat LA Mayor Karen Bass after DSA members win congressional primaries Tuesday in New York. #### Bill Essayli Trump administration’s chief federal prosecutor in Southern California suffers a shocking loss in court as a jury deadlocks and mistrial is declared in the case of man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire. #### Jon Coupal Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association president negotiates a deal with state lawmakers to place a measure on the ballot requiring two-thirds vote for local signature-driven tax measures. But will voters approve it?