This evening: Republicans fret as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel chaos

Plus everything you need to know about the Grammy nominations.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT November 7, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Republicans fret as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel chaos While less than 3% of flights have currently been grounded, that number could rise to 20% by Thanksgiving week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Read More ADVERTISEMENT L.A. County stores must immediately stop selling kratom and 7-OH products, health department warns The L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered all retailers to pull kratom and 7-OH products from shelves immediately. Kratom and its synthetic version can mimic the effects of opioids and remain in federal regulatory limbo. Read More Will Rogers State Historic Park to reopen after being ravaged in Palisades fire The historic home of cowboy-humorist Will Rogers was destroyed in the Palisades fire. But the park around that incinerated ranch home is reopening. Read More ADVERTISEMENT MS-13 gangsters used mountains around L.A. as killing grounds, prosecutors say Members of the MS-13 gang used the Angeles National Forest and other isolated mountain areas as the locale for a series of grisly killings, prosecutors argued at a racketeering trial in downtown L.A. Read More After outburst, Katie Porter's support in the California governor's race slips, new poll shows A new poll shows former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter's support in the 2026 governor's race dropped after she tangled with a reporter in a TV interview. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Despite 'hot' tractor, firefighters left blaze that later burned 243 homes in Ventura County At a news conference Friday, Ventura County fire officials said they knew there were hot spots remaining, but did not think they would cause any problems. Read More Your flight was canceled amid FAA's cuts to air traffic. Here's what you can do about it Travel experts share tips on what you can do if your flight is canceled amid FAA cuts to air traffic due to the government shutdown. Read More Facing Trump budget shortfalls and state cuts, UC seeks $130-million state loan Facing budget shortfalls due to state cuts, uncertainty over federal support and increasing student needs, University of California said Friday that it would seek a nearly $130-million zero-interest loan from the state to support campuses. Read More Grammy nominations: Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and everything you need to know The nominations are out for the 68th Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga are among the top contenders. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 9‌0245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com