6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin
While no deal was announced, the Russian leader secured some wins and left on good terms with the U.S. president.
Putin Probably Bought Himself More Time for His War in Ukraine
Few East-West meetings have ended with less clarity than Friday’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. What was clear, though, was that Vladimir Putin was well satisfied.
Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End Standards of Care for Detained Migrant Children
Court-mandated oversight will remain in place for migrant children in custody. Lawyers have reported poor medical care and lack of sunlight and showers.
Newsom’s Gerrymander of California Has a Formidable Foe: Schwarzenegger
The actor-turned-governor helped overhaul how California draws political maps. In an interview with The New York Times, he said he would fight to preserve that legacy.
Trump Is Testing D.C.’s Home Rule. What Is It?
The city’s limited self-governance has set the stage for the president’s police takeover.
Priscilla Presley Locked in Feud With Former Business Partners
Elvis’s ex-wife has traded lawsuits in a financial dispute with former advisers that has grown ugly with an allegation that she prematurely “pulled the plug” on her late daughter, Lisa Marie.
Two Decades of Putin Playing the West
For more than 20 years, Western leaders have played right into Putin’s hands — and given one a shake.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans Is Indicted on Corruption Charges
LaToya Cantrell was charged with going to criminal lengths to carry out, and cover up, a romantic relationship with a city police officer assigned to protect her.
Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters
The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.
MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others
A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.
NY Weed Dispensaries Sue Regulators Over Misinterpretation of State Rules
Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials realized they had misinterpreted regulations.
As Air Canada Strike Looms, Here’s What to Know About Flight Cancellations and More
A strike by the carrier’s flight attendants could disrupt 130,000 travelers a day, including international fliers. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected.
Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Reject Call for Arbitration
Their union says one of its core demands, to receive pay for groundwork, is unlikely to be introduced in arbitration. The airline began canceling flights ahead of the potential strike.
Officers Clear More Homeless People from Sites Around Washington
Local police now under federal oversight dismantled encampments, discarding tents and other belongings.
Trump Depicted Youth Crime in D.C. as Rampant. Here’s What the Data Shows.
Concerns came to a head during the pandemic, when carjackings surged and many of those arrested were children. Carjackings and other crimes have declined considerably.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Most Likely Doesn’t Pay Taxes
Elon Musk’s rocket company relies on federal contracts, but years of losses have most likely let it avoid paying federal income taxes, according to internal company documents.
Bondi Tightens Trump Administration’s Grip on D.C. Police
The attorney general cleared the way for the police to aid in immigration enforcement and named an “emergency” commissioner, potentially setting the stage for a conflict with local authorities.
Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ Mother and an Early Amazon Investor, Dies at 78
Ms. Bezos and her husband invested about $245,000 in Amazon when the online bookstore was in its first year.
Man Fleeing an Immigration Raid Dies After Running Onto an L.A. Freeway
The man was hit by a vehicle. It happened about a month after an immigrant fell from a greenhouse and later died following a raid in Ventura County.
Adams Pushes to Force Drug Users Off NYC Streets
As he runs a long-shot third-party bid for re-election, Mayor Eric Adams is proposing an aggressive approach, favored by conservatives, of combating open drug use.
