Less than 1: PM Edition, May 5

Tonight on Less than 1: Brockman tells jurors Musk demanded control of OpenAI and walked when denied, the DA and police union endorse McKinney for LA city attorney, and California insurers face pressure on three fronts after the 2025 fires. Plus: a federal probe of LAUSD over teacher reassignments, New Mexico's $3.7 billion ask from Meta, and Apple's stay request to the Supreme Court.

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Stories mentioned in this episode

OpenAI co-founder testifies Musk demanded control, walked away when denied
www.dailyjournal.com/articles/391229

DA, police union support John McKinney for LA city attorney
www.dailyjournal.com/articles/391228

Litigation, regulation, federal scrutiny converge after 2025 fires
www.dailyjournal.com/articles/391230

(LA Times) LAUSD investigated for allegedly reassigning, not removing, teachers accused of sex misconduct
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-05/trump-administration-investigates-lausd-for-how-it-handles-accusations-of-sex-abuse-by-teachers

(Reuters) New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/new-mexico-seeks-changes-meta-platforms-youth-harm-trial-2026-05-04/

(The Hill) Apple asks Supreme Court for stay in Epic Games proceedings
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5862947-apple-asks-supreme-court-to-pause-contempt-finding-in-epic-games-case/