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Kisskina Lepley
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Kisskina Lepley is a senior national politics reporter for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. Lepley covers national politics, including government, policy and the political developments shaping public affairs across the country. Lepley holds a master's degree in communication management and analysis and grew up in Stuttgart, Germany.
Stories by Kisskina Lepley
19 stories
September 2026
1 story: 1 explainer
Wed
Explainer · Business and Finance · Los Angeles
Paramount’s California future hangs in balance as merger fight intensifies
Paramount is considering leaving California as it defends its $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger against a multistate antitrust lawsuit.
July 2026
4 stories: 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 1 news story
Wed
Explainer · Business and Finance · San Francisco, California
Apple adds a lease option for iPhones and other devices through Klarna
Tue
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
Why Comer says Biden’s pardon won’t protect Fauci if he lies to Congress
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Mamdani says New York City will add Little Italy to immigrant map after backlash
Tue
Analysis · Business and Finance · United States
Walmart’s summer price cuts show how aggressively it is leaning on price to win shoppers
Walmart is cutting prices on thousands of summer items across U.S. stores and Sam's Club to attract budget-conscious shoppers.
June 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Tue
News: Politics · United States
Escondido HOA orders residents to remove American flags, threatens fines in dispute over display rules
Sat
News: Politics · United States
Carville calls for Democratic ‘schism’ after New York primary wins by Mamdani-backed candidates
March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Health · World
Finnish Study Links Severe Infections to Increased Dementia Risk
Sat
News: Energy · World
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions: Iran’s Shadow Fleet Under Pressure
February 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · World
Turin Protest Violence: 108 Police Injured; Meloni Announces Measures
January 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · Los Angeles, California
U-Haul Drives Into Anti-Iran Protest in LA Westwood; Driver Detained
A U-Haul truck drove into an anti-Iranian government protest in Los Angeles' Westwood, striking one person who sustained minor injuries. The driver was detained after a…
Sat
News: Politics · World
Trump Claims Maduro Capture in Venezuela, FAA Bans Flights
November 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Tue
News: Environment · World
Greta Thunberg, Extinction Rebellion Dye Venice Canal Green
Sat
News: Crime and Justice · World
Zelenskyy Ally Embroiled in Ukraine Corruption Scandal
Sun
News: Environment · World
Iran Water Crisis: Decades-Long Drought Threatens Tehran & Stability
Mon
News: Military · World
Hamas Returns Soldiers’ Remains to Israel: No Hostages Included
Mon
News: Military · World
Rubio Slams Hamas Over Gaza Aid Truck Looting Video
Senator Marco Rubio condemns Hamas after CENTCOM drone video shows alleged operatives looting a humanitarian aid truck in Gaza. Read the full story and learn more.
October 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Trump Proposes China Tariff Cut to 80% Ahead of Trade Talks
Wed
News: Military · World
Gaza Conflict: Deadliest Day Since Ceasefire as Violence Escalates