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The Cost of Trump’s New Tariffs, and the $100 Million Popcorn Bucket Market
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
New Tariffs as Old Ones Expire: The Latest on Trump’s Trade War, by Tony Romm, Edison Wu and Lazaro Gamio
Global Oil Price Hits $100 a Barrel for First Time Since May, by Rebecca F. Elliott
Live Updates: Iran Rejected a U.S. Cease-Fire Offer Delivered by Iraq, Officials Say, by The New York Times
House Rebukes Trump on Iran as Senate Blocks D

U.S. Employers Forced to Fire Thousands of Immigrants, and a Showdown over Peptides
Plus, America says no thanks to salad.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Senior Living Facility in Distress as Immigrant Caregivers Are Forced Out, by Miriam Jordan
A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With Kennedy’s Agenda, by Christina Jewett and Dana G. Smith
Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security, by Ryley Ober
As Cyclosporiasis Spreads, America Says No

Trump Reaches Contentious New Nuclear Deal, and A.I. Models Go Rogue
Plus, what is a Jimothy?
Here’s what we’re covering:
Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel, by David E. Sanger, Edward Wong and William J. Broad
Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion, by Greg Jaffe
Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him, by Liam Stack
OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital Library,

A New Threat to Global Shipping, and a Huge Drop-Off in Food Stamps
Plus, when A.I. writes your biography.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia, by Ismaeel Naar
G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress, by Robert Jimison
Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods, by Ana Swanson and Ian Austen
White House Says New Air Force One Will Be Out of Service for a Month for ‘Upgrades,’ by Tyler Pager

U.S. Service Members Killed as War Expands, and Federal Cases Against Protesters Crumble
Plus, what to know about the next British prime minister.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Signal Hope for Diplomacy Despite New Attacks, by The New York Times
They Were Charged With Assaulting ICE Agents. The Cases Are Crumbling., by Mike McIntire, Danny Hakim, Alexandra Berzon, Jazmine Ulloa and Lauren McCarthy
Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Britain’s New Prime Mini

What a Times Reporter Saw in Iran, and Takeaways from Trump’s Speech on Election Security
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
What a Times Reporter Just Saw Inside Wartime Iran, by Mike Abrams
Takeaways From Trump’s Address Claiming Election Vulnerabilities, by Julian E. Barnes and Maggie Haberman
White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says, by Lauren McCarthy
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View., by And

Wildfire Smoke Turns Skies Orange Across the U.S., and Democrats Make a Big Shift on Israel
Plus, why Gen Z is turning to trade schools.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Smoke Floating Far From Canada’s Wildfires Will Darken Skies Again on Thursday, by Judson Jones
Clayton Dodges Question on 2020 Election, and Democrats Call Him on It, by Julian E. Barnes
Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel, by Annie Karni
Mom, Dad, I Want to Be a Welder, by Callie Holtermann
Why Are Ber

Trump Flip-Flops on Strait of Hormuz Plan, and U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads
Plus, Chipotle is coming to Mexico.
Here’s what we’re covering:
In Iran, Trump Has Found an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate, by Peter Baker
Inflation Slowed During Pause in War With Iran, by Ben Casselman and Colby Smith
ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week, by Madeleine Ngo, Hamed Aleaziz and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Blanche Faces Crucial Hurdle Ahead of Confirmation as

Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Take Over’ Strait of Hormuz, and How Russia Made Japan a Den of Spies
Plus, scientists find sugar in outer space.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls, by Peter Baker
ICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Maine, Homeland Security Says, by Jacey Fortin, Heather Beasley Doyle and Miriam Jordan
Witnesses Say ICE Fired Fatal Shot Into Open Passenger Window in Houston, by Orlando Mayorquín, Robin Stein and D

Lindsey Graham’s Unexpected Death, and How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela
Plus, Sam Neill of “Jurassic Park” fame dies at 78.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Staunch Trump Ally, Dies at 71, by Robert Jimison, Zachary Woolfe and Amelia Nierenberg
How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal, by Edward Wong, Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt
What’s in the Housing Bill That Just Became Law, by Conor Dougherty
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How Trump Is Trying to Tip the Scales for the Midterms, and Why Grocery Stores Are Scrambling
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
As Consumers Pare Spending, Grocery Stores Race to Cut Prices, by Julie Creswell and Kim Bhasin
The Many Ways Trump Is Trying to Tip the Scales for the Midterms, by Karen Yourish, Nick Corasaniti and Charlie Smart
Israel Investigating After Photo of Stripped and Bound Detainee Is Shared, by David M. Halbfinger
Wally Funk, Who Set an Age Recor

How the Platner Campaign Imploded, and New Questions About Trump’s Qatari-Donated Jet
Plus, what Meta’s new A.I. push means for your Instagram pictures.
Here’s what we’re covering:
‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign, by Lisa Lerer, Katie Glueck and Michael Kruse
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey, by Tyler Pager, Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Eric Lipton
Family of Man Fatally Shot by ICE Agent Calls for

Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Resume Strikes, and Big Tobacco Makes a Big New Bet
Plus, using drones to watch for sharks.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran Live Updates: Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Latest Strikes, by The New York Times
Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban, by Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028, by Ephrat Livni
Tobacco Companies Are Cashing In on Zy

What to Watch at the NATO Summit, and Platner’s Allies Rescind Endorsements
Plus, the museum that wants you to touch the art.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Facing Threats, NATO Finds New Value in Turkey, by Ben Hubbard
Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation, by Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck
McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why, by Catie Edmondson
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations, by Ais

Huge Crowds Gather for Ayatollah’s Funeral, and China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile
Plus, an unusual World Cup reversal.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Live Updates: Crowds Gather in Tehran for Ayatollah’s Funeral Procession, by The New York Times
China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific, Angering Neighbors, by Victoria Kim and Chris Buckley
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism,’ by Graham Bowley, Robin Pogrebin and Jennifer Schues

A Quiet Surge in ICE Arrests, and Trump’s First Flight on Plane Given by Qatar
Plus, the fight over “Y.M.C.A.”
Here’s what we’re covering:
Live Updates: Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks, by The New York Times
Mass Mournings, 6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader, by Yeganeh Torbati
Immigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down, by Hamed Aleaziz
Trump Takes First Flight on New Air Force One, by Karoun Demirjian
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The Supreme Court’s Momentous Term, and How Trump Has Made at Least $2.2 Billion in Office
Plus, zombies at the mall.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Takeaways From a Transformative Supreme Court Term, by Ann E. Marimow and Adam Liptak
Trump Pulled in at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House, by Ben Protess, Andrea Fuller, Eric Lipton and David Yaffe-Bellany
Killed by the Venezuelan Quakes Just Hours After Being Deported From U.S., by Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Patricia Sulbarán

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power, and a Dangerous U.S. Heat Wave Spreads
Plus, a daring rescue mission in space.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Justices Expand Trump’s Power to Fire Officials, by Ann E. Marimow
Funding for Trump’s Construction Spree Is Murky. Here’s What We Found Out., by Luke Broadwater, Marco Hernandez, Junho Lee and Elena Shao
Kean Set to Speak at the Capitol After Mysterious Absence, by Annie Karni
As U.S. Heat Wave Widens, Here’s Where Tuesday’s Tem

A Frantic Search for Survivors in Venezuela, and Fires Scorch Western U.S.
Plus, microdramas are trying to go mainstream.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran Risks Peace Talks With U.S. to Maintain Leverage Over Strait, by Erika Solomon
With Final Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Is Sharply Divided, by Ann E. Marimow
Johnson Says He Will Send Housing Bill to Trump, by Michael Gold
The Trail of Devastation Along the Venezuelan Coast, by Leanne Abraham, Agnes Chang, Simon

Big Wins for Trump at the Supreme Court, and a $2.5 Billion Cyberattack Whodunit
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power Over Immigration, by Ann E. Marimow
Iran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore Traffic, by Peter Eavis, Farnaz Fassihi, Jenny Gross and Euan Ward
Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes, by María Victoria Fermín, Anatoly Kurmanaev, Julie Turkewitz, Isayen He

2 Deadly Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, and Why Chemo Drugs Could Soon Be Rationed
Plus, will A.I. find the next soccer superstar?
Here’s what we’re covering:
Venezuela Live Updates: Chaos and Fear After Deadly Earthquakes, by The New York Times
After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran, by Robert Jimison and Michael Gold
Trump’s Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Complicates Fate of Bipartisan Effort, by Michael Gold, Tony Romm, Tyler Pager and Ronda Kaysen
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Deadly Heat Wave Grips Europe, and Congress Passes a Landmark Housing Bill
Plus, why some tech companies are telling workers to cut back on A.I.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Europe Is Sweltering in an Extreme Heat Wave. Here’s the Latest., by Nazaneen Ghaffar
Insurgency Over Incumbency: 7 Takeaways From New York’s Primaries, by Maya King, Sally Goldenberg and Emma Goldberg
Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat, by Ronda Kaysen
U.N. Report Says Is

5 Major Supreme Court Decisions to Watch, and the Rise of Sewage Surveillance
Plus, where did all the cottage cheese go?
Here’s what we’re covering:
Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain, by Ann E. Marimow
Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings, by Julian E. Barnes
Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs, by Jan Hoffman
Where Has All the Cottage Cheese Gone?, by Niko Gallogly
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The Key Players in the U.S.-Iran Talks, and the Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s
Plus, the “Steven Spielberg of sitcoms.”
Here’s what we’re covering:
Live Updates on the U.S.-Iran Talks, by The New York Times
Three Men Are Key to Iran’s Approach to U.S. Talks, by Yeganeh Torbati
Trump Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained, by Minho Kim
Live Updates: Starmer Announces Resignation as Prime Minister, by The New York Times
The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s

JD Vance’s Blunt Warning to Israel, and Why Waymo Is Struggling to Go National
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Rebecca F. Elliott and Erica L. Green
Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’, by David M. Halbfinger
ICE Spent $700 Million on 7 Warehouses. Now It Wants to Get Rid of Them., by Hamed Aleaziz
Scores Fall Ill at Air

How Iran Could Benefit From Its Deal With the U.S., and an A.I. Arms Race in Schools
Plus, the “Obamalisk” opens.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge, by Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Farnaz Fassihi and Michael Levenson
Trump Feuds With Thune and G.O.P., Stoking Election-Year Rift, by Carl Hulse
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects, by Brad Plumer
How A.I. Apps Teach Students How to Chea

How Local Police Are Working for ICE, and an Unusual Data Center Dispute
Plus, the gym is the new first date.
Here’s what we’re covering:
ICE Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law. These Officers Signed Up., by Allison McCann
Warsh Takes Charge of a Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat, by Colby Smith
D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI Data Center, by Karen Zraick and Hiroko Tabuchi
Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Ch

A Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay High
Plus, a counterclockwise mystery.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord, by Richard Pérez-Peña
High Gas Costs May Linger After U.S.-Iran Deal, by Emmett Lindner
Six Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, by Charles Homans, Steve Eder, Jan Ransom and Michael Rothfeld
Newsom Says Trump’s Justice Department Is Investigat

Inside the U.S.-Iran Deal, and Trump Hosts U.F.C. Fights
Plus, crafting the perfect grass for the World Cup.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran, by David E. Sanger
U.F.C. Viewing Party Draws Thousands to White House Ellipse, by Clarence Williams
Kennedy Center Removes Trump’s Name From Facade, by Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Jacobs
Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the A

What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for You, and a Giant Act of Vandalism in D.C.
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
SpaceX Is About to Be in Your 401(k) Whether You Like It or Not, by Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell
U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe, by Christopher F. Schuetze and Eric Schmitt
Postal Service Seeks to Block Mail Ballots in States Resisting Trump Demands, by Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti
Grass on t

Trump Shrugs Off Surging Inflation, and Why a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban Is Floundering
Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!”
Here’s what we’re covering:
White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran, by Tony Romm
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks, by New York Times reporters
Police Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence, by Megan Specia
Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?, by Victoria Kim
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Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee
Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire, by New York Times reporters
Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle, by Andrew Higgins
Hilton Beats Steyer to Win Second Spot in California Governor Race, by Laurel Rosenhall
Platner Wins Maine Senate Primar

The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud
Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.”
Here’s what we’re covering:
Israel Halts Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say, by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Ronen Bergman
A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory, by Erika Solomon, Farnaz Fassihi and Tyler Pager
Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation

Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm
Plus, the fight over the fight on the White House lawn.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Live Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes for the First Time Since April, by The New York Times
Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel, by Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt
Lawsuit Aims to Stop U.F.C. Fights at White House on Trump’s Birthday, by Zach Montague
Screwworm Flies and Drought Spell Tougher

Inside Trump’s Strategy to Push Out Immigrants, and How Tech Giants Targeted Teens at School
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund, by Annie Karni and Robert Jimison
Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing, by Nicholas Nehamas, Miriam Jordan, Coral Davenport, Hamed Aleaziz, Lydia DePillis and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at

G.O.P. Defectors Break With Trump Over War, and SpaceX Set for Largest I.P.O. Ever
Plus, could streetlights be making your allergies worse?
Here’s what we’re covering:
House Votes to Rein In Trump on Iran War, in a Bipartisan Rebuke, by Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro
Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy,’ by Leo Sands
Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup, by Tariq Panja
SpaceX Sets Price for the World’s Largest I.P.O., by Ryan Mac
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Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases
Plus, how Marcia Lucas was "the heart" behind "Star Wars."
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran War Live Updates, by The New York Times
Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says, by Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, by Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Matthew Goldstein
Trump Signs Executive Order Seeki

Extreme Water Shortages in the West, and Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge
Plus, the rocky, unpredictable race for California governor.
Here’s what we’re covering:
A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought, by Jack Healy, Reis Thebault and Scott Dance
Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash, by Tyler Pager, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer, Devlin Barrett and Annie Karni
Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From

Inside an Ebola Ward, and a Roadblock for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
Plus, the 20-year-old director with the No. 1 movie.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It, by Declan Walsh
Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund, by Zach Montague
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz, by Peter Eavis and Eric Schmitt
The Earth Shook. Tanks Burst. Now Kona Faces

U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Flow of Cocaine to U.S., Experts Say, by Simon Romero
Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit., by Eric Lipton
A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know., by Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Leban

Why Texas Students Are Being Tackled and Tasered, and Trump’s Latest Target for Retribution
Plus, inside the hunt for cheap gas.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students, by Clare Amari, Kristian Hernández and Asher Lehrer-Small
U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days, by Eric Schmitt
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Trump Lawsuits, by Glenn Thrush and Benjamin Weiser
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A MAGA Victory in Texas, and the Trump Administration’s New Ebola Plan
Plus, Iran begins lifting an internet blackout.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Paxton’s Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate, by Lisa Lerer and Reid J. Epstein
Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya, by Apoorva Mandavilli and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies, by Simar Bajaj
Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong

White House Shakes Up Green Card Policy, and the Pope Takes On A.I.
Plus, will anyone want an electric Ferrari?
Here’s what we’re covering:
The Latest on the War in Iran, by The New York Times
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, by Ephrat Livni
Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says, by Madeleine Ngo and Albert Sun
What to Know About the White House Shooting on Memorial Day Weekend, by Campbell

Trump Faces Rare G.O.P. Revolt, and Democrats Mock Their Own Party’s Report
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump, by Luke Broadwater
Republicans Delay Budget Votes as They Balk at Trump’s Fund, by Michael Gold and Carl Hulse
G.O.P. Pulls Measure to End Iran War, Lacking Votes to Defeat It, by Megan Mineiro, Robert Jimison and Michael Gold
D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss, by Shane Gol

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Cuba, and Why Food Banks Are Getting Squeezed
Plus, Stephen Colbert’s last show.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The Indictment of Raúl Castro Is an Extraordinary Escalation of the Administration’s Pressure on Cuba, by Alan Feuer, Frances Robles and David C. Adams
Rubio Moves Closer to Decades-Long Goal of Transforming Cuba, by Edward Wong
Cuba Says It’s Ready to Negotiate, by Jack Nicas
News of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a

New Immunity for President Trump, and an Audacious Plan for Regime Change in Iran
Plus, Tesla’s big bet on big rigs.
Here’s what we’re covering:
I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family, by Alan Feuer, Andrew Duehren and Glenn Thrush
Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts, by Devlin Barrett
Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries, by Reid J. Epstein
Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader, by Mar

Trump’s New $1.8 Billion Pot of Money, and a Deadly Mosque Attack in California
Plus, a North Korean soccer team hits the road.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies, by Glenn Thrush, Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer
Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day, by Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations, by River Akira Davis
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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects, by Lisa Lerer, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker
Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance, by Tim Balk
Over 100,000 Family Separations in Deportation Push, Report Estimates, by Miriam Jordan and Jeff Adelson
In Closed-Door

A Surge of U.S. Spy Planes Over Cuba, and Retailers’ $20 Billion Bet on Physical Stores
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil, by Frances Robles
More U.S. Spy Planes and Drones Are Surveilling Cuba, by Frances Robles, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes
Live Updates: Trump and Xi Play Up Stability Without Resolving Major Tensions, by The New York Times
A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran, by Greg Jaffe
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China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.
Here’s what we’re covering:
For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit, by Anton Troianovski
Blockbuster Oil Company Profits Revive Calls for Windfall Tax, by Patricia Cohen
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, by Colby Smith
Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court, by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
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U.S. Intelligence Undercuts Trump’s War Claims, and the Cost of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Plus, the controversy engulfing Eurovision.
Here’s what we’re covering:
U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities, by Adam Entous, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Inflation Accelerates After Weeks of War in Iran, by Lydia DePillis
Florida Plans to Close ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Vendors Are Reportedly Told, by Patricia Mazzei and Hamed Aleaziz
Wildfires Strike Florida, G

How Iran’s Internet Blackout Is Crippling Its Economy, and the Fight Over Fruit-Flavored Vapes
Plus, how everything became a subscription.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures, by Leily Nikounazar
Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall, by Shawn McCreesh
With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes, by Christina Jewett
Reflecting Pool Repairs to Cost $13.1 Million. Trump Had Promised $1.8

Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer, and 17 Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Return to U.S.
Plus, how pharma swag became “one of the white whales of thrifting.”
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump Rejects Latest Iran Offer for Talks, Extending Limbo in Mideast War, by Erica L. Green, Aaron Boxerman and Adam Sella
As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight, by Alexandra Stevenson and Murphy Zhao
10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence, by Shane G

Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The Latest on the War in Iran, by The New York Times
House Republican Proposes Bill to Wind Down the Iran War, by Robert Jimison
Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce, by Euan Ward
Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness, by Apoorva Mandavilli
As U.S. Debt Hits a Worrying M

Surging Gas Prices Shake Americans, and How Ted Turner Unleashed 24-Hour News
Plus, the conflicting messages on the state of the war.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest, by Talmon Joseph Smith
Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War, by Leo Sands, Qasim Nauman, Mark Landler and Michael Levenson
With World Distracted by War, Extremist Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank, by Natan Odenheimer, Davi

President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal
Plus, a visit to the “Gates to Hell.”
Here’s what we’re covering:
The latest on the war in Iran, by The New York Times
Vance Campaigns in Iowa as G.O.P. Fears Rise Ahead of Midterms, by Shane Goldmacher
Trump Gets Payback on Indiana Republicans: 5 Takeaways, by Mitch Smith and Reid J. Epstein
G.O.P. Proposes $1 Billion in Immigration Bill for Trump’s Ballroom Project, by Carl Hulse
Congress Is Do

Ships Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants
Plus, the gowns — and the backlash — at the Met Gala.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Shipping Firms Left Guessing by Confusion in Strait of Hormuz, by Peter Eavis, Gregory Schmidt and Eric Schmitt
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War, by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
7 Elections on Tuesday Will Test Trump’s Power, by Mitch Smith
Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Qui

Court Ruling Upends Abortion Access in the U.S., and Trump’s New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
Plus, the complicated legacy of Spirit Airlines.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, by Ann E. Marimow and Pam Belluck
Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, David E. Sanger and Neil MacFarquhar
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines, by Niraj Chokshi
What Happens When A.I. Runs a S

The 60-Day Deadline for the War in Iran, and an End to the D.H.S. Shutdown
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval, by Megan Mineiro
Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait, by Leo Sands
House Passes Stalled Homeland Security Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown, by Carl Hulse and Michael Gold
After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas, by Tyler Pag

What the Voting Rights Act Decision Means, and Hegseth’s Heated Testimony
Plus, chatbots told scientists how to make bioweapons.
Here’s what we’re covering:
In Narrowing Voting Rights Act, Conservative Justices See Progress on Racism, by Adam Liptak
Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure, by John Ismay and Megan Mineiro
Oil Price Surges as Effects of War Reverberate, by Emmett Lindner
A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons, by G

Musk vs. Altman, and a Pivotal Immigration Case at the Supreme Court
Plus, why nursing homes are hiring M.M.A. fighters.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Plan to Revoke Deportation Protections, by Ann E. Marimow
F.C.C. Orders a Review of ABC’s Broadcast Licenses, by Jim Rutenberg and John Koblin
Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against Comey, by Devlin Barrett and Tyler Pager
OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales o

King Charles Visits Trump as U.S.-U.K. Tensions Flare, and Airlines Ask White House for Help
Plus, how millions of people could become Canadian.
Here’s what we’re covering:
King Charles Will Speak of ‘Reconciliation and Renewal’ During Address to Congress, by Michael D. Shear
Charges Against Assassination Suspect Based on Shotgun Shell and a Screed, by Devlin Barrett, Zach Montague and Michael Levenson
Investigators Seeking Attacker’s Motive Comb Through an Archive of Posts, by Amy Qin a

Inside the Chaos at the Correspondents’ Dinner, and How the U.S. Mint Is Buying Drug Cartel Gold
Plus, marathon runners shatter a world record.
Here’s what we’re covering:
‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton, by Luke Broadwater, Shawn McCreesh, Tyler Pager and Maggie Haberman
Grievance Propelled Gala Attack Suspect Across Country, Authorities Say, by Amy Qin, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Shawn Hubler
Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace,’ by Erik

Trump’s Approval Drops to New Low, and Condom Prices Rise Because of the War
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Meta to Cut 10% of Work Force in A.I. Push, by Mike Isaac and Eli Tan
Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks, by Chris Cameron
Disapproval of Trump Hits Highest Level of His Second Term, by Ruth Igielnik
World’s Top Producer of Condoms Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains, by Zunaira Saieed
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Who Is Running Iran, and How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law
Plus, the Labubus linked to forced labor.
Here’s what we’re covering:
A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran, by Farnaz Fassihi
A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War, by Robert Jimison
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law, by Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz
Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of Nati

Special Episode: Your Questions About the Iran War, Answered
How much does the conflict cost? And where is Secretary of State Marco Rubio?
As the war in Iran nears the two-month mark, we ask our listeners to send us their questions about the conflict.
Hear the answers, including insights from Michael Crowley, a New York Times reporter who covers U.S. foreign policy.
Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com.
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Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
Plus, how rainforests can bounce back.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The Latest on the War in Iran, by The New York Times
Democrats Win a Big Battle in the Fight Over Midterm Maps: 4 Takeaways, by Reid J. Epstein
Dark Money Dominates Fund-Raising in the Virginia Referendum Vote, by Theodore Schleifer and Matt Zdun
D.H.S. Will Run Out of Money for Paychecks in May, Secretary Says, by Madeleine Ngo a

Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims
Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Facing Hard-Liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks, by Erika Solomon
Labor Secretary Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation, by Rebecca Davis O’Brien
F.B.I. Director Sues The Atlantic Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking, by Katie Robertson
Fight Over Maps Escalates in Race for Con

U.S. Attacks and Seizes Cargo Ship Near Iran, and a First Step Toward Tariff Refunds
Plus, Lego crime.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows Retaliation for Cargo Ship Attack, by The New York Times
Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs, by Tony Romm and Ana Swanson
The 27-Year-Old Diplomat Waging Trump’s Cultural War With Europe, by Michael D. Shear, Catherine Porter, Jane Bradley and Christopher F. Schuetze
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What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire, and R.F.K. Jr.’s Shifting Tone on Vaccines
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
10-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon Goes Into Effect, by Euan Ward, Isabel Kershner, Eric Schmitt and Thomas Fuller
Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure, by John Ismay
White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost, by Tony Romm
In Las Vegas, Trump Brushes Off Rising Fuel Prices, by C

Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record
Plus, forget sneakers — Allbirds is going A.I.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure, by Katie Rogers
Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate, by Peter Baker
As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost, by Raja Abdulrahim
Stocks Hit Record High as Wall St. Looks Beyond War, by Joe Re

The Republicans Who Disapprove of the War, and a Wave of College Closures
Plus, will the World Cup bring tourists back to the U.S.?
Here’s what we’re covering:
51 Percent of Americans Think the War in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile, by Ruth Igielnik
A Divided America Processes a War That Trump Has Scarcely Explained, by Jack Healy, Pooja Salhotra, Jazmine Ulloa, Anna Griffin, Emily Cataneo and Ruth Igielnik
Rare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah,

Two Resignations in Congress, and the Pope’s Back-and-Forth With Trump
Plus, the rise of big bagel.
Here’s what we’re covering:
U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again, by David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager
Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations, by Michael Gold, Jill Cowan and Emily Cochrane
Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign, by J. David Goodman
Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Cat

U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed, by Katie Rogers
How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities., by Ephrat Livni
4 Takeaways From Viktor Orban’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election, by Lara Jakes
For Many, Ban on Transgender M

The Mass Purge of Immigration Judges, and Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Remarks
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
How Trump Purged Immigration Judges to Speed Up Deportations, by Nicholas Nehamas, Allison McCann, Steven Rich, Jazmine Ulloa and Hamed Aleaziz
Vance Faces a High-Profile Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks, by Katie Rogers and Tyler Pager
Lebanon Mourns After Israeli Onslaught Kills More Than 300 People, by Euan Ward, Hwaida Saa

A ‘Messy’ Cease-Fire, and a 15-Year Sentence for the ‘Ketamine Queen’
Plus, the latest country planning to ban social media for teens.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Threaten Shaky U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire, by The New York Times
After Cease-Fire, Iranians Are Left to Pick Up the Pieces, by Sanam Mahoozi, Leily Nikounazar, Yeganeh Torbati and Shirin Hakim
White House Secures Foreign Steel for Ballroom Project, by Ana Swanso

Trump Backs Down on Iran, and an A.I. ‘Reckoning’
Plus, the great pistachio gamble.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran War Live Updates: 2-Week Cease-Fire Takes Hold, by The New York Times
How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran, by Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman
Think Airfares Are High? Brace Yourself for Bag Fees and Fuel Surcharges., by Christine Chung
Anthropic Claims Its New A.I. Model, Mythos, Is a Cybersecurity ‘Reckoning,’ by Kevin Roo

Trump Threatens ‘Complete Demolition’ by Midnight, and Dark Money Flows Into Midterms
Plus, a look behind the moon.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants, by Tyler Pager and Erika Solomon
6 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference on Iran, by Anton Troianovski and Luke Broadwater
Vance to Visit Hungary to Boost Orban Before Election, by Andrew Higgins
Wealthy Donors Are Hiding Political Money in Secretive Nonpro

Inside the Race to Save a U.S. Airman in Iran, and Artemis II Heads Behind the Moon
Plus, Ye’s attempted comeback prompts backlash.
Here’s what we’re covering:
A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran, by Greg Jaffe, Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes
Iran’s Downing of Plane and U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Dangerously Emboldened, by Erika Solomon
Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen., by Eileen Sullivan, Ha

How Pam Bondi Got Fired, and a Flood of Deadly New Drugs
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Pam Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit. But Trump Wanted Her Gone., by Glenn Thrush and Tyler Pager
Hegseth Fires Army Chief Amid Battle With Its Leaders, by Greg Jaffe, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt
House Punts on Homeland Security Funding, Prolonging Shutdown, by Carl Hulse and Michael Gold
Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget, by Ton
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