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Wes Platt

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Raised in Seattle, Washington, Wes Platt is the senior Washington, D.C., reporter for Times Media Service. Platt covers local news in Washington, D.C., including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life, along with political affairs in the nation's capital. Platt holds a master's degree in communication in digital media.

Stories by Wes Platt

33 stories

October 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Oct 13 Tue
News: Politics · Los Angeles, California
Federal agents search Omar’s Washington home in criminal investigation
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home under a court-authorized warrant; the Justice Department said its investigation is ongoing.
September 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Sep 16 Wed
Explainer · Business and Finance · Los Angeles
Paramount’s California future is uncertain as merger fight escalates
Sep 11 Fri
Explainer · Election · Washington DC
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using Trump-backed map after primary
August 2026
6 stories: 5 explainers, 1 news story
Aug 28 Fri
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles
What to know about the Los Angeles voter-registration case against Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores
Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores was arrested in Los Angeles on federal charges of fraudulent voter registration and false claims of U.S. citizenship.
Aug 28 Fri
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Oklahoma City
What to know about the Oklahoma City eviction encounter involving an alleged flamethrower
Aug 20 Thu
News: Election · Washington DC
Missouri judge keeps GOP congressional map in place for 2026 election
Aug 13 Thu
Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC
2027 Social Security COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data
Social Security beneficiaries face a preliminary 2027 COLA of 3.2% to 3.6% after July inflation data shows moderating price increases.
Aug 13 Thu
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles
Flock Safety announces privacy changes as LAPD pauses use of license-plate reader system
Aug 13 Thu
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
What is known about the search for Karoline Leavitt’s White House replacement
July 2026
15 stories: 5 explainers, 10 news stories
Jul 31 Fri
Explainer · Politics · United States
James Carville says progressive Democratic candidates are too “hard-headed” to recognize their unpopularity
Voters face a choice in upcoming primaries as strategist James Carville warns that progressive nominees could impact general election outcomes.
Jul 25 Sat
Explainer · Environment · California
$10 million campaign will let conservation groups buy Moon Camp near Jackie and Shadow’s nest in Big Bear Valley
Jul 24 Fri
Explainer · Real Estate · San Francisco, California
Why San Francisco home prices are soaring again — and what could cool the AI-fueled market
Jul 24 Fri
Explainer · Crime and Justice · World
South Korean prosecutors seek jail term in Michelin-starred restaurant ant-garnish case
South Korean prosecutors in Seoul are seeking a prison sentence for a Michelin-starred restaurant owner accused of illegally serving imported ants.
Jul 23 Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes ordered to undergo mental health evaluation after Marin County misdemeanor charges
Jul 21 Tue
News: Crime and Justice · World
Police detain suspect after knife attack injures tourists near Athens Acropolis
Jul 21 Tue
Explainer · Education · United States
Education Department final rule ties federal aid to college graduate earnings
Students could lose federal aid for college programs where graduates fail to meet basic earnings benchmarks under a new Education Department rule.
Jul 19 Sun
News: Election · United States
Talarico, Paxton take border-security fight to South Texas Senate campaign stops
Jul 6 Mon
News: Sports · United States
FIFA lets Balogun play Belgium after putting red-card ban on hold
Jul 6 Mon
News: Sports · United States
German World Cup fan says Boston kindness changed his view of the United States
Jul 4 Sat
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Napa County deputies refer Paul Pelosi hit-and-run case to prosecutors
Jul 4 Sat
News: Travel · United States
Las Vegas maps out eight Saturday nights of America250 fireworks for summer 2026
Jul 2 Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Washington Reflecting Pool case
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn has been indicted in Washington, D.C., on a felony property-destruction charge at the Reflecting Pool.
Jul 1 Wed
News: Politics · United States
California handgun law takes effect as Trump administration sues to block it
Jul 1 Wed
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Two people climb Empire State Building, are taken into custody by NYPD
June 2026
8 stories: 1 investigation, 1 explainer, 6 news stories
Jun 30 Tue
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Oregon’s Blue Pool turns deadly again as Kansas student drowns, sheriff says
Jun 29 Mon
News: Environment · United States
Big Bear eaglet Sandy falls from nest in apparent first-flight attempt
Jun 27 Sat
Explainer · Technology · United States
Empty envelopes in your mailbox? Why experts say not to scan the QR code
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service warns Americans not to scan QR codes in unexpected packages, citing a rise in brushing and quishing scams.
Jun 27 Sat
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson case after jury deadlock
Jun 27 Sat
News: Politics · United States
Newsom opposes California billionaire tax, urges federal alternative as November ballot fight takes shape
Jun 26 Fri
News: Environment · United States
Utah orders temporary statewide fireworks limits as wildfire risk rises ahead of July Fourth
June 2026 continues on page 2 with 2 more stories.