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How to Watch the U.F.C. 250 Freedom Fights at the White House
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/how-to-watch-ufc-freedom-250.html
Published: June 14, 2026 20:36
Seven bouts will take place in an arena created on the South Lawn for the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, which coincides with President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/europe/us-iran-russia-ukraine.html
Published: June 14, 2026 20:03
Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.
In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/middleeast/israel-us-iran-deal.html
Published: June 14, 2026 20:02
Israelis across the political spectrum say the deal appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.
Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized, His Spokesman Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized.html
Published: June 14, 2026 18:56
No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years.
Trump Owns Shares in Company Hosting U.F.C. Bout as Part of His Vast Holdings
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/trump-ufc-tko-group.html
Published: June 14, 2026 17:33
The Trump Organization says the president has no control over his stock positions, including that of TKO Group, which runs the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Host White House U.F.C. Fight
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/14/us/trump-news-ufc-fight
Published: June 14, 2026 13:54
Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/middleeast/israel-strikes-beirut-hezbollah.html
Published: June 14, 2026 12:58
The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.
For His 80th Birthday, Trump Brings the Fight to the White House Lawn
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/ufc-trump-white-house.html
Published: June 14, 2026 12:06
Presidential historians say the U.F.C. event, which was estimated to cost more than $60 million, is unprecedented.
Trump at 80: A President ‘Really Uncomfortable’ With Aging
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/trump-age-birthday-80.html
Published: June 14, 2026 09:01
Even for a president known for imposing his own reality on every situation, Mr. Trump has not outrun scrutiny over his age.
How Trump and the U.F.C. Transformed the White House Lawn for a Fight
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/14/us/politics/trump-white-house-claw-ufc-fight.html
Published: June 14, 2026 09:01
See the towering, 600-ton claw-like superstructure and venue for the U.F.C. fight.
The G7 Summit Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/europe/g7-summit-evian-trump.html
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/europe/us-iran-rusisa-ukraine.html
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.
How Utahns Took on Mr. Wonderful and a Data Center on the Great Salt Lake
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/elections/kevin-oleary-utah-data-center.html
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” fame hopes to build a sprawling data center on the parched shores of the Great Salt Lake. It has become a burning issue in Utah’s looming primaries.
Legal and Lobbying Costs Surge as Universities Face Trump Pressure
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/legal-lobbying-cost-university-college-trump.html
Published: June 14, 2026 09:00
Some universities’ tax returns showed that their legal bills had more than doubled. Others reported that their spending on lobbying had risen at least fivefold.
‘A Lifetime Dream’: Knicks Fans Celebrate From New York City to Texas
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/knicks-championship-celebrations.html
Published: June 14, 2026 06:56
Dancing in the East Village. Flooding San Antonio with Knicks’ orange and blue. Crying at Madison Square Garden. The first N.B.A. championship in decades had fans in a frenzy.
President Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/trump-mike-collins-georgia-senate-runoff.html
Published: June 14, 2026 06:38
Mr. Trump backed Mr. Collins over Derek Dooley, a former football coach who is supported by Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican whose relationship with the president is strained.
Trump Administration Reignites Its Feud With Anthropic Over Latest A.I. Models
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/politics/trump-anthropic-ai-models.html
Published: June 14, 2026 00:41
The administration’s surprise restrictions Friday cut off foreign access to Anthropic’s latest models and sparked another round of finger pointing.
Trump Again Picks Personal Lawyer for a Top Job, as U.S. Attorney in Manhattan
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/politics/trump-lawyer-us-attorney-manhattan.html
Published: June 13, 2026 23:29
James M. McDonald, a veteran former federal prosecutor and regulator, has more recently been part of President Trump’s legal team, appealing his criminal conviction.
At the Kennedy Center, a Name Change Shrouded in Uncertainty
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/politics/trump-kennedy-center-name.html
Published: June 13, 2026 20:57
President Trump’s name was removed from the arts institution’s facade overnight on Saturday. Many questions remain, including whether or not it stays off.
Trump’s Name Is Removed From Kennedy Center Facade
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010965495/trumps-name-is-removed-from-kennedy-center-facade.html
Published: June 13, 2026 20:12
Workers removed President Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday following a judge’s order.
A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/world/americas/tren-de-aragua-leader-killed-us-venezuela.html
Published: June 13, 2026 10:07
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said.
An Honored Canadian Journalist on the Importance of Investigative Reporting
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/world/canada/investigative-journalism-susanne-craig-cjf-canada.html
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown.
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/world/middleeast/iran-united-states-israel-lebanon.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:02
The war has produced regime change, but Iran’s new leaders are more willing to take risks and believe they have already absorbed the worst that America and Israel can deliver.
Independent Cascadia? Greater Idaho? Disunited States Look Toward Divorce
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/politics/independence-movements-united-states.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:01
At a moment when even the prospects of dialogue seem far-fetched, movements to redraw state lines to link like-minded regions, or even to secede from the union, are gaining strength.
What to Know About the U.F.C. Fights at the White House
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/arts/television/ufc-white-house-fights.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:01
About 4,300 spectators will surround an octagonal cage on the South Lawn on Sunday night. President Trump and Dana White, the U.F.C.’s chief executive, are longtime friends.
Can the Artemis III Mission Go on as Planned?
https://www.nytimes.com/video/science/space/100000010943451/can-the-artemis-iii-mission-go-on-as-planned.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
NASA has chosen four astronauts for the Artemis III mission, but there has been a major setback: the destruction of a Blue Origin rocket and its only launchpad. Our science reporter Katrina Miller describes what this event might mean for the U.S. goal of…
Despite US Help, Little Oil Has Gone Through Strait of Hormuz
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/business/oil-strait-of-hormuz.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
President Trump said more than 200 commercial vessels had safely traveled through the strait. That’s still far fewer than before the start of the war.
Trump Is Losing Ground With White Working-Class Voters on the Economy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/politics/trump-white-working-class-voters-economy.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
A review of polling data shows an extraordinary swing among white working-class voters on the president’s handling of the economy.
How Sergio Gor Is Transforming the Role of U.S. Ambassador in the Trump Era
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/politics/sergio-gor-ambassador-transformation-trump-era.html
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
From his post in New Delhi, Mr. Gor has become a force in U.S. foreign policy, chasing business deals and stunning diplomats by reversing a long-planned embassy building project.
How Trump and U.F.C. Are Exporting Cage-Fight Diplomacy
https://www.nytimes.com/video/the-athletic/100000010964839/how-trump-and-ufc-are-exporting-cage-fight-diplomacy.html
Published: June 13, 2026 00:29
As the Ultimate Fighting Championship arrives on the White House lawn for President Trump’s birthday on Sunday, the mixed-martial arts analyst Luke Thomas explains to Pablo Torre, host of The Athletic’s “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” that this special sports…
Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/judge-national-parks-trump.html
Published: June 13, 2026 00:13
The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.
Trump’s Haphazard Midterm Leadership Puts Republicans in a Bind
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/trump-midterms-republicans.html
Published: June 12, 2026 21:06
The president and his party have had a rough start to June, after a spring full of MAGA primary victories and redistricting gains.
As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/middleeast/iran-peace-deal-what-to-know.html
Published: June 12, 2026 18:54
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
Judge Declines to Halt U.F.C. Fight at the White House on Trump’s Birthday
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/trump-ufc-cage-lawsuit.html
Published: June 12, 2026 17:29
In a ruling on Friday, Judge Amit P. Mehta wrote that the lawsuit arrived last minute and failed to show how the event irreversibly harmed the individuals who sued.
Blocking Trump’s Fund, Judge Presses for Guarantee It Won’t Move Forward
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/trump-fund-judge-ruling.html
Published: June 12, 2026 16:33
The ruling was the strongest effort to date to hold the administration to its word that its plans to create the fund have actually been set aside.
Despite Talk of an Iran Peace Deal, Lebanon’s War Grinds On
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/middleeast/lebanon-israel-war-trump-iran.html
Published: June 12, 2026 16:17
Israeli strikes on Friday left Lebanon out of sync with a cautious optimism taking hold elsewhere in the Middle East.
A Kennedy Center Drama: Whether Trump’s Name Stays
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-name.html
Published: June 12, 2026 16:06
A judge said the president’s name must be removed by Friday. As a last-ditch legal battle unfolds, many eyes are on the marble facade.
Opera Company Sues to Collect $17 Million From the Kennedy Center
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/kennedy-center-washington-national-opera-lawsuit-endowment.html
Published: June 12, 2026 14:31
The Washington National Opera, which left the center amid the Trump administration’s takeover, says its efforts to retrieve its endowment and other assets have been blocked.
Fact-Check: Trump’s Claims About His Arch, Reflecting Pool Repairs and Other Renovation Projects
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/politics/trump-fact-check-triumphal-arch-reflecting-pool.html
Published: June 12, 2026 14:05
President Trump has made false or exaggerated claims of a Civil War-era push for a triumphal arch, hundreds of millions spent on repairs on the Reflecting Pool, and an absence of working fountains.
Renewable Groups Ask Courts to End Pentagon’s ‘Total Halt’ of Wind Power
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/climate/wind-power-lawsuit-pentagon-trump.html
Published: June 12, 2026 13:42
More than 100 planned wind farms in 21 states are now stalled indefinitely as the Pentagon delays military reviews once seen as routine.
Japan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/asia/trump-anime-manga-japan-memes.html
Published: June 12, 2026 13:11
The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans.
U.F.C. at the White House
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/podcasts/ufc-at-the-white-house.html
Published: June 12, 2026 09:32
How Dana White and President Trump cashed in.
The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-reserves.html
Published: June 12, 2026 09:05
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/world/europe/us-nato-cuts-drawdown-jets.html
Published: June 12, 2026 04:01
The plan, outlined by officials and in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.
China Has Arrested U.S. Scholar Who Studies Myanmar Politics
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/china-arrests-us-scholar.html
Published: June 12, 2026 02:58
The arrest of U Min Zin, a graduate student at U.C. Berkeley and founder of a research group in Myanmar, took place soon after President Trump met with Xi Jinping in China.
Trump Suspends Funding for Los Angeles Homeless Agency
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/trump-los-angeles-homeless.html
Published: June 12, 2026 02:05
The Trump administration cited misspending among the reasons for blocking funds to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Mayor Karen Bass warned that “people will lose their lives.”
What to Know About Jay Clayton, Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Director
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/what-to-know-jay-clayton.html
Published: June 12, 2026 00:52
Mr. Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been overseeing an office known for prominent cases.
The Tug-of-War for Control of the House in 2026’s Midterm Elections
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/11/us/politics/midterms-elections-congress-democrats-republicans-redistricting.html
Published: June 12, 2026 00:33
While public sentiment has drifted in Democrats’ favor in many of the midterm House races, Republicans have strong-armed a structural advantage: redrawing congressional maps.
Kennedy Center Votes to Appeal Order That Trump’s Name Be Removed
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/arts/music/kennedy-center-appeal-trump-name.html
Published: June 12, 2026 00:10
A federal judge had ruled that the Washington arts institution must take the president’s name off its facade by Friday.
National Mall Grass Vandalized with ’86 47’ Stains
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/national-mall-grass-vandalized-86-47-trump.html
Published: June 12, 2026 00:00
The vandalism was the latest in a spate of apparent demonstrations involving the slang term, which the Trump administration says is a reference to assassinating the president.
Melania Trump Unveils New Investment Accounts for Foster Children
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/melania-trump-foster-youth-accounts.html
Published: June 11, 2026 23:04
The program allows states to invest benefits they receive on behalf of foster children in their care.
Some States Pull Out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/great-american-state-fair.html
Published: June 11, 2026 22:57
At least five have declined to participate, the latest sign that the national 250th birthday celebration has become a fragmented and partisan affair as the president seeks his imprint.
Trump Claims Deal With Iran is Close and Retracts Threat to Attack
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010962144/trump-iran-peace-deal-attacks.html
Published: June 11, 2026 22:02
President Trump said he had canceled the next wave of attacks on Iran after two days of U.S. airstrikes, claiming peace negotiations have progressed.
Gabbard Revokes Biden-Era Assessments on Mysterious Ailments
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/gabbard-havana-syndrome.html
Published: June 11, 2026 22:00
Earlier reviews had cast doubt on the idea that a foreign adversary was behind Havana syndrome, a range of symptoms that American spies and diplomats reported.
Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/middleeast/trump-retracts-threat-iran.html
Published: June 11, 2026 21:47
Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement.
U.S. Blocks Deal by Florida-based Vanguard Energy to Supply Fuel to Cuba
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/americas/us-cuba-trump-energy-fuel.html
Published: June 11, 2026 19:49
The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed.
How Should Democrats Talk About Climate Change?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/democrats-climate-change.html
Published: June 11, 2026 19:28
A big new milestone for solar power, a shift in Democratic messaging and more climate news.
Democrats Challenge Postal Service Plan to Restrict Mail Voting as Harmful Federal Intrusion
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/usps-mail-voting-democratic-resistance.html
Published: June 11, 2026 18:38
Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail.
Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-jay-clayton-intelligence-chief.html
Published: June 11, 2026 18:28
Lawmakers had pressed the president to find someone besides Bill Pulte, the Trump ally who was the president’s interim choice but lacked experience.
‘Vegas’ on the South Lawn: Trump Unveils the U.F.C. ‘Claw’
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-ufc-claw-white-house.html
Published: June 11, 2026 18:28
The towering claw will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Laverne Cox Broke Up With Her Boyfriend Over Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000010960977/laverne-cox-broke-up-with-her-boyfriend-over-trump.html
Published: June 11, 2026 18:21
The Netflix star tells Anna Martin, host of the “Modern Love” podcast, about her complicated relationship.
After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/john-cornyn-interview-trump.html
Published: June 11, 2026 16:47
In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.
Trump Makes New Threats After U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes
https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010960555/trump-makes-new-threats-after-us-and-iran-exchange-fresh-strikes.html
Published: June 11, 2026 16:18
President Trump has vowed to keep up military pressure on Iran after the latest exchange of overnight attacks.
More Trump Losses in Court and a Federal Judge in Hot Water
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/the-docket-legal-roundup.html
Published: June 11, 2026 16:05
A roundup of legal news from the last week.
Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-california-vote-elections-investigations.html
Published: June 11, 2026 15:23
The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.
Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/middleeast/iran-us-war-strikes-ceasefire.html
Published: June 11, 2026 15:15
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.
Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/politics/trump-hegseth-military-operations.html
Published: June 11, 2026 14:14
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success.
U.S. Strikes on Ships Off Oman Continue After Deaths of Indian Sailors
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/asia/india-sailors-iran-tanker-ships-us-strikes.html
Published: June 11, 2026 14:12
Oman’s military has rescued dozens more Indian seafarers from the stricken ships, which the U.S. military said violated its blockade.
Can’t Pay Medical Bills? Trump Administration Suggests Getting a Loan
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/business/aca-health-care-costs-medical-debt.html
Published: June 11, 2026 13:53
One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.
Trump Shrugs Off Surging Inflation, and Why a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban Is Floundering
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/podcasts/the-headlines/trump-inflation-australia-social-media-ban.html
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
Plus, the man behind “GOOOOAL!”
The Knicks’ Game 4 Comeback Was Epic. So Was Their Fans’ Response.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/knicks-game-4-fans-nba-finals-nyc.html
Published: June 11, 2026 09:52
The crowd at Madison Square Garden was forlorn as the New York Knicks fell far behind in Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals. After they won, it was electric.
In a Trump-Endorsed Presidential Candidate, Colombia’s Women See a Familiar Far-Right Playbook
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/us/abelardo-de-la-espriella-right-wing-colombia-women.html
Published: June 11, 2026 09:05
Colombia’s presidential front-runner has sparked a debate about masculinity and machismo. Women’s rights groups see a familiar right-wing playbook.
Why Mexico’s President Will Not Attend the World Cup Opening Match
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/americas/mexico-president-sheinbaum-world-cup.html
Published: June 11, 2026 09:04
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico plans to intentionally skip the entire tournament, breaking a decades-long tradition of sports diplomacy.
Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/climate/democrats-climate-change-oil-gas.html
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.
Trump’s D.C. Renovations, HGTV Style
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/style/when-dc-goes-hgtv.html
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
President Trump brings a particular brand of reality TV-style renovations to the nation’s capital.
A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/americas/world-cup-fractured-north-america.html
Published: June 11, 2026 07:20
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.
U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/americas/mamdani-petro-new-york-colombia-trump.html
Published: June 11, 2026 02:23
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.
Trump’s Plaques on the Presidential ‘Walk of Fame,’ Fact-Checked and Annotated by Historians
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/06/10/us/politics/trump-president-plaques-white-house.html
Published: June 11, 2026 00:30
President Trump’s ‘Walk of Fame’ has an unreliable narrator. We asked eight historians what they thought.
Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later Found With Gold Bars
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/politics/pentagon-cia-officer-gold-bars.html
Published: June 10, 2026 23:57
David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, worked on a highly classified China spying program with Stephen A. Feinberg, the Pentagon’s second-ranking official.
Trump Muses About Government Taking a Piece of A.I. Companies
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/technology/president-trump-americans-sharing-ai-wealth.html
Published: June 10, 2026 22:07
President Trump touched on what is an increasingly hot topic in Washington: how average Americans can get a piece of the tech industry’s A.I. windfall.
Trump Says He ‘Loves the Inflation’ Amid War With Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010958803/trump-inflation-iran-war.html
Published: June 10, 2026 21:47
President Trump dismissed the newest inflation report on Wednesday, marking the third-straight month of high prices for consumers. The war in Iran has snarled the world’s energy supply, resulting in high oil and gas prices.
Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Trump Attacks Platner
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/politics/maine-senate-graham-platner-susan-collins.html
Published: June 10, 2026 21:37
With Graham Platner now the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins, signs of how hostile the race will be have quickly emerged.
Trump’s ‘Secret Mission’ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/middleeast/trump-oil-iran-strait-hormuz.html
Published: June 10, 2026 20:52
A U.S. military official said the president’s seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Says He May Not Renew Canada-Mexico Trade Deal
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/canada/trump-canada-mexico-trade-deal-usmca.html
Published: June 10, 2026 17:53
The president’s comments come at a crucial moment in talks between the three countries over the renewal of their free-trade agreement.
White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/economy/trump-inflation-iran-war.html
Published: June 10, 2026 17:08
As inflation outpaces workers’ wages, the Trump administration insists that its agenda is working.
Will Trump’s Repairs to Washington D.C.’s Reflecting Pool Work?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/politics/trump-dc-reflecting-pool-repairs.html
Published: June 10, 2026 15:44
President Trump has said that construction is complete. Now comes the real test. Will the longstanding problems finally be solved?
Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Sign Immigration Bill
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/10/us/trump-news
Published: June 10, 2026 12:13
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/africa/somalia-referee-world-cup-artan.html
Published: June 10, 2026 11:30
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.
Markets Brace for an Inflation Surprise
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/business/dealbook/cpi-inflation-surprise.html
Published: June 10, 2026 11:27
New data is putting investors on edge, especially over the prospect that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates to blunt rising prices.
On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/americas/world-cup-immigration-problems.html
Published: June 10, 2026 09:04
Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.
The White House Panic Over the Epstein Files: Six Takeaways From the New York Times Investigation
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/magazine/epstein-files-trump-white-house-takeaways.html
Published: June 10, 2026 09:04
Senior officials clashed in a series of meetings as they struggled to manage a crisis over the president’s refusal to release the documents.
How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/middleeast/oman-iran-trump-threat.html
Published: June 10, 2026 09:02
As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.
Inside Trump’s White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/magazine/trump-epstein-files-white-house-vance-doj.html
Published: June 10, 2026 09:01
The president’s top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself.
How Trump’s Team Navigated the Epstein Files Without Him
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010947363/how-trump-administration-handled-epstein-files.html
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
President Trump’s advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan learned while researching their book, “Regime Change.” Here’s the inside…
Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/trump-china-taiwan.html
Published: June 10, 2026 02:00
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/trump-pulte-intelligence-chief.html
Published: June 10, 2026 01:44
The president also plans to keep Mr. Pulte as the head of a federal housing agency, heightening tension with Congress and complicating the renewal of a powerful spying authority.
5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/paul-lepage-republican-house-maine.html
Published: June 9, 2026 23:41
Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts.
Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion Fund
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/justice-dept-fund-trump-irs-watchdog.html
Published: June 9, 2026 22:11
Two sets of lawyers noted that while senior department officials said the fund would not move forward, they declined to offer assurances that this would hold in the future.
A.I. Politics
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/world/ai-politics-iran-world-cup.html
Published: June 9, 2026 20:48
Much of the discussion about artificial intelligence focuses on economic disruption. But it could reshape political life, too.
Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/us/politics/blanche-trump-justice-department-retribution.html
Published: June 9, 2026 20:44
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.
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