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The Tory leadership candidate also said he would not call a general election or revoke Article 50. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wwHaHr

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QEmEOA

Justice Dept. Keeps Wiretaps Secret in Flynn Case, Rejecting Judge’s Order

The release of transcripts of calls between President Trump’s former adviser and Russia’s ambassador would have provided a highly unusual confirmation of a government secret. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EM0WmV

A New Threat From Trump and Old Questions About Its Effectiveness

Time and again, the president has engaged in a game of geopolitical chicken with Mexico. But there was no more guarantee that the tactic will be any more effective this time than in the past. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JRufse

Floods and Trump’s Trade War Create an Uncertain Year for Farmers

Prices are rising and planting is far behind schedule as farmers face a complex new calculus about what to plant—or whether to plant at all. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MnlXKP

Everett Raymond Kinstler, Prolific Portraitist, Dies at 92

He painted celebrities and politicians, including several presidents, and has dozens of works in the National Portrait Gallery collection. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KdHl2s

Barr Escalates Criticism of Mueller Team and Defends Trump

The attorney general blamed the special counsel’s office for unforeseen delays in the release of the Mueller report that prompted him to summarize its findings in a widely criticized letter. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Kg4ykv

The New Tariffs Against Mexico Signal the U.S. Isn’t a Reliable Negotiating Partner

Trump’s threat could have big consequences for future trade negotiations, especially with allies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MkY7PY

David Cameron hired by Artificial Intelligence firm

David Cameron "delighted" to lead US-based Afiniti's advisory board. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HNdYTd

The Mueller Report Will Be Read Live This Weekend

Taylor Mac, Oskar Eustis and Eisa Davis will be among those participating at the event in Queens. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MjYme7

How Trump’s Trade War Is Being Fought Around the World

Mexico, China, Japan, Europe, Canada: The White House’s various conflicts add up to a broad assault on a postwar effort to build economic ties around the world. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W6SyUW

Planting the Seeds of a Story With Farmers in the Midwest

We talked about weather cycles, commodity prices, tariffs and Trump. Then we drove off to the next field. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JP0qbN

Trump Administration Lifts Ethanol-Fuel Ban That Was Meant to Cut Smog

The change, sought by corn-belt farmers hurt by the China trade war, drew criticism from environmentalists as well as energy companies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JNX09l

Jeremy Hunt warns over 'hard-line' Brexit approach

Foreign Secretary and Tory leadership contender says UK has "made mistakes" in its EU negotiations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QAHUEM

M4 relief road: FM to announce decision on Tuesday

First Minister Mark Drakeford is expected to make his intentions known on the proposed new motorway. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wtbmmZ

Acting Defense Chief Says He Wouldn’t Have Hidden McCain Ship

The acting secretary, Patrick Shanahan, who is facing a tough Senate confirmation battle, told reporters that “our business is to run military operations and not become politicized.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Xo7UG8

Elizabeth Warren Wants Congress to Ensure Presidents Can Be Indicted

Seeking to ensure that “no president is above the law,” Ms. Warren called for reversing a Justice Department policy that prevents their indictment. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WCoDIp

Trump’s Trade War and Its Many Fronts

Mexico, China, Europe, Canada: The White House’s various conflicts add up to a broad assault on a postwar effort to build economic ties around the world. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ELU351

Peter Willsman: Labour suspends NEC member over anti-Semitism remarks

A member of Labour's ruling body is suspended over remarks he reportedly made on the anti-Semitism row. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QAdemT

Karen Bradley criticised by NUJ for snubbing media

The Northern Ireland secretary has routinely refused to answer questions from journalists. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EK0dCS

Long at the Fringe, Gun Issues Loom Large for Democratic Candidates

After years of failed efforts to enact federal universal background checks for new gun purchases, several candidates are on the leading edge of a push for more aggressive anti-gun measures from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wwz162

Biden Campaign Names Cedric Richmond as National Co-Chairman

The Times spoke to Mr. Richmond, a Louisiana congressman and former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, about his new role with the campaign. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Z36Bgb

Mueller Played by the Rules. Trump Made New Ones.

The special counsel led an investigation that was disciplined, quiet, and by the book — and the president seized the opportunity. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wsPNTh

On Politics: Trump to Hit Mexico With Tariffs

The president plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on all imported goods from Mexico, a tax that would “gradually increase” until the flow of immigrants across the border stopped. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wqNlNl

Authorities Subpoena Information on Andrew Gillum’s 2018 Campaign

Mr. Gillum, who lost his race for Florida governor, had previously been shadowed by an F.B.I. inquiry into city government in Tallahassee, where he was mayor. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I6nbEW

Supreme Court Won’t Stay Alabama Execution After Bitter Clash

Christopher Lee Price’s case prompted an anguished middle-of-the-night dissent in April that opened a window on angry divisions at the court. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YYLPyc

Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Mexico With Tariffs on All Goods

The president said he would use tariffs to punish Mexico until it stops the flow of migrants into the United States. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KfMTta

House Will Not Act on Disaster Relief Until Next Week

Representative John Rose, Republican of Tennessee, used the power of a single lawmaker to object to final passage of a disaster relief by unanimous consent. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wvlviQ

Unhappy With Findings, Agriculture Department Plans to Move Its Economists Out of Town

The relocation is viewed by critics as the latest case of the Trump administration stifling the work of nonpartisan experts. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Z20d8X

New Democratic Debate Rules Will Distort Priorities, Some Campaigns Say

A threshold of 130,000 donors will force campaigns to spend more on digital ads they hope will go viral, an expensive redirection of resources, some campaigns said. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KdB1rF

Plaid urges Remain party to work together

Adam Price says there is a "grave risk" the Brexit Party's success will justify a no-deal EU exit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XbUsVG

Trump’s Metals Tariffs Did Not Revive American Manufacturing

There are few signs of the industrial renaissance the president promised from taxes on steel and aluminum imports. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JJ1XQE

Black Voters and Their House Members Are Driving Impeachment Talk

While House Democratic leaders agonize, black voters want President Trump impeached, and their ardor on the subject is driving their representatives. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XgNYEM

Why Robert Mueller Should Testify on TV

The special counsel really doesn’t want to talk to Congress about his report. That makes him the best person to do it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MhBfRm

Thad Cochran Dies at 81; Lawmaker Brought Largess to Mississippi

In 45 years as a representative and senator, he combined homespun politics and a canny skill at producing billions of dollars for his home state. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Kep9Wz

Trade War Starts Changing Manufacturers in Hard-to-Reverse Ways

With no end in sight to the tariff duel with China, American companies are shifting supply chains and making other moves for the long haul. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W4ziqU

Michael Wolff Talks ‘Siege,’ Trump, Journalism and His Definition of Truth

“I’m a New York guy,” the author says. “Trump is a New York guy. In the end, we know a lot of the same people.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wtnhkL

Thad Cochran Dies at 81; Lawmaker Brought Largess to Mississippi

In 45 years as a representative and senator, he combined homespun politics and a canny skill at producing billions of dollars for his home state. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I9kWAL

Trump Says He Didn’t Know About Efforts to Hide the U.S.S. McCain

The request was an effort to keep Mr. McCain’s name out of photographs while Mr. Trump was at a naval base in Japan. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HKgg5f

Man Who Set Himself on Fire Near the White House Dies From Injuries

The man was identified as Arnav Gupta of Bethesda, Md., and he had been reported missing by police on Wednesday. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EHMkoA

Answers to Readers’ Questions on Our Coverage of the Russia Investigation

Our deputy managing editor who oversees The Times’s investigative and enterprise journalism answers readers’ questions on our coverage of the Mueller report. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I5I7vM

Conservative Party donations fall by £3.8m

The party says it has been a "challenging fundraising year" across the political spectrum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HJO9TU

Donald Trump 'may' meet Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage

US president praises the two politicians as "friends" and "good guys" ahead of his UK state visit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EIS9SP

Man Who Set Himself on Fire Near the White House Dies From Injuries

The man was identified as Arnav Gupta of Bethesda, Md., and he had been reported missing by police on Wednesday. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30YfMAn

The 2020 Race Is Testing Progressives’ Power. They’re Pushing Back.

Joe Biden’s campaign is challenging the political muscle of the Democratic Party’s left wing, which is desperate for a nominee who embraces its policy goals. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W0ozht

Tributes paid to Labour's Lord Adam Patel of Blackburn

The life peer, who came to the UK in the 1960s and settled in Blackburn, has died aged 78. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EM5vOa

Disney C.E.O. Warns Georgia Abortion Law Would Make it ‘Very Difficult’ to Film in the State

The company’s chief executive, Bob Iger, said it would be “very difficult” to continue filming in the state if the law is carried out. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WyOAbQ

Disney May Halt Productions in Georgia if Abortion Law Is Enforced

The company’s chief executive, Bob Iger, said it would be “very difficult” to continue filming in the state if the law is carried out. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WBLCDk

Rape victims' therapy guidance needs urgent review - Labour

Labour says CPS guidance is discouraging victims from seeking counselling while a trial is ongoing. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EDmLoH

Trump Says He Didn’t Know About Efforts to Hide the U.S.S. McCain

The request was an effort to keep Mr. McCain’s name out of photographs while Mr. Trump was at a naval base in Japan. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EK1oCh

Stormont deadlock: UK, Irish and NI leaders hold round-table talks

It will be the fourth round-table discussion aimed at restoring power-sharing at Stormont. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2I94L6r

Trump Admits to Russia ‘Helping Me to Get Elected’

Amid criticism of the special counsel’s investigation, President Trump offers an extraordinary admission, that the rival country helped him win the presidency in 2016. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MhsgQb

EU sees progress in Albania and N Macedonia membership bids

Albania and North Macedonia get EU Commission praise, but some EU leaders are wary of enlargement. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MirQJ9

Mueller Delivered a Message. Washington Couldn’t Agree on What It Was.

As he stepped down from his role as special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III refused to exonerate President Trump but also avoided being declarative enough to change many minds. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XaKzaC

Mueller Delivered a Message. Washington Couldn’t Agree on What It Was.

Tory leadership contest: Iain Duncan Smith warns of 'chaos'

Former party leader calls for shake-up of rules, as 11 MPs vie to replace Theresa May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Mira6z

Conrad Black plans return to the Lords after Trump pardon

The former media mogul wants to return to his Lords seat after a presidential pardon from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XhYXOy

Brexit : Second referendum could break deadlock - Hammond

The chancellor said it would be a "stain" on Parliament's reputation if MPs could not deliver Brexit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QzXh0a

Sir Ed Davey launches Liberal Democrat leadership bid

The former energy secretary promises to "lead the fight to stop Brexit" if he's elected. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wr5MkS

Chakrabarti: Alastair Campbell exclusion should be reviewed

Labour threw out ex-Blair adviser after he announced he had voted for the Lib Dems. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YWRsN8

Four Years After Beau Biden’s Death, His Father Bonds With Voters in Pain

As Joe Biden runs for president, there is evidence that his family tragedies have helped him form connections with voters grappling with their own grief. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wx5DuP

On Politics: Mueller Breaks His Silence

Speaking publicly about his investigation for the first time, the special counsel declined to clear the president of obstruction of justice. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EGmJwk

Michael Wolff Talks ‘Siege,’ Trump, Journalism and His Definition of Truth

“I’m a New York guy,” the author says. “Trump is a New York guy. In the end, we know a lot of the same people.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EHNRem

Disney May Halt Productions in Georgia if Abortion Law Is Enforced

The company’s chief executive, Bob Iger, said it would be “very difficult” to continue filming in the state if the law is carried out. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EIRalt

White House Asked Navy to Hide McCain Warship

While Navy officials insisted they did not hide the ship, they did give all of sailors aboard the day off on Tuesday as President Trump visited Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QuqHN4

Mueller Delivered a Message. Washington Couldn’t Agree on What It Was.

In Graduation Speech, Hillary Clinton Calls for Renewed Attention on Russian Interference

Speaking at Hunter College commencement in New York City, Mrs. Clinton urged Americans to confront Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VYVi6D

In and Out of Character, Robert Mueller Makes His Lone Appearance as Special Counsel

Mr. Mueller’s decision to speak publicly for the first time as special counsel surprised observers and former colleagues, even as he stuck to plain remarks. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30VBiFB

UK government 'risks another Windrush' over EU citizens, MPs say

MPs say the government needs to address concerns about the EU settlement scheme to stop another scandal. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MgdEAz

Tuition fees 'should be cut to £7,500'

A review calls for lower university fees, more for further education but 10 more years of repayments. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QAHPAT

Punching Iran Over Its Foreign Policy Could Lead to a Faster Path to War

Wrestling with Iran’s diplomacy and military activity could prompt a confrontation between Washington and Tehran well before any showdown over a nuclear program. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EIjIeL

Women Sue F.B.I., Claiming Discrimination at Training Academy

The women say they were exposed to a hostile work environment, sexual harassment and inappropriate jokes while training to become agents or intelligence analysts. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W2d5cZ

Pelosi Slow-Walks Trump’s New Nafta Deal

Resisting President Trump’s entreaties, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dragging out consideration of an updated North American trade deal, putting off a vote at least until the fall. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30Od68h

Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

Ms. Pelosi said the company’s decision to leave up manipulated videos of her demonstrated how the social network contributed to Russian manipulation of the 2016 election. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30PyCJT

House Democrats Want Mueller to Testify, Despite His Reluctance

Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, stated clearly that he hoped his public statement Wednesday would be his last, but Democrats want him on a witness stand. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YRutmA

House Democrats Want Mueller to Testify, Despite His Reluctance

Standing Where Barr Cleared Trump on Obstruction, Mueller Makes a Different Case

The special counsel hopes an appearance will be his first and last public statement about the Russia and obstruction investigation. But he left many things unsaid. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HJxTlC

Michael Spicer: Former Tory MP and ERG founder dies aged 76

The founder of ERG dies in hospital aged 76 after suffering from Parkinson's and leukaemia. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JO0kkD

U.S. Believes Russia Has Restarted Low-Yield Nuclear Tests

If true, the finding could eventually prompt the Trump administration to begin its own testing. But some experts said the accusations were nothing new. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wa9j6t

Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Facebook for Handling of Altered Videos

The Shifting Standards of Mitch McConnell

Despite his blockade of an Obama Supreme Court nominee in a presidential election year, the Senate majority leader is now definitive that he would push a Trump nominee in 2020. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QwD1MQ

Man in Critical Condition After Setting Himself on Fire Near the White House

Law enforcement officials said they still had not determined a motivation for the man’s actions. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WcYNLJ

After Mueller Statement, More 2020 Democrats Call for Impeachment

Cory Booker and Julián Castro endorsed impeachment proceedings on Wednesday, joining six other presidential candidates who had already called for it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I5e3k3

More Democrats Call for Impeachment After Mueller Statement

Cory Booker and Julián Castro endorsed impeachment proceedings on Wednesday, joining six other presidential candidates who had already called for it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WqyEsc

More Democrats Call for Impeachment After Mueller Statement

Cory Booker and Julián Castro endorsed impeachment proceedings on Wednesday, joining six other presidential candidates who had already called for it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30Ul3J6

Beto O’Rourke Proposes Immigration Overhaul That Would Undo Trump Policies

Mr. O’Rourke’s broad plan also seeks a path to citizenship for undocumented people and strengthened ties between the United States and Latin America. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VZh3Dc

Trump Warns Roy Moore Against Alabama Senate Run

Mr. Moore, a Republican former judge who lost a Senate race to Doug Jones after being accused of pursuing teenage girls, has said he is “strongly considering” running again. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WtP3fr

Trump Warns Roy Moore Against Alabama Senate Run

Mr. Moore, the controversial former judge who lost an Alabama Senate race in 2017 against the Democrat Doug Jones, has said he is “strongly considering” a second race against Mr. Jones. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HKu7sy

Brexit Party chief threatens to sue SNP MEP over funding claim

Richard Tice demands the SNP's Alyn Smith retracts claims about the Brexit Party's funding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EGHojP

Mueller’s Statement on the Russia Investigation: Full Transcript

The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, made public remarks on Wednesday about the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wq6xuF

Mueller’s Statement on the Russia Investigation: Full Transcript

The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, made public remarks on Wednesday about the Russia investigation. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wq6xuF

Robert Mueller to Make Statement on Russia Investigation

The special counsel will make a statement Wednesday morning, the Justice Department announced. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JO0Mj0

English 'short-changed on care funding'

Funding per person in Scotland is 43% higher than in England, while in Wales it is 33% higher. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JMB52n

Lord Paddy Ashdown: Memorial for 'man of duty'

A memorial service celebrating the life of Paddy Ashdown takes place in Yeovil. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WdNgvB

Can Jaime Harrison End the Democrats’ Drought in South Carolina?

The Times talked to Mr. Harrison, the first black chairman of the state’s Democratic Party, about his bid to unseat Senator Lindsey Graham. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EAlazZ

Brexit: Boris Johnson to appear in court over £350m claim

He is accused of misconduct in public office for his claim during the EU referendum in 2016. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JMXbBB

Democratic Party Will Impose Tougher Rules for Qualifying for Third Debate

For debate No. 3, in mid-September, candidates must have donations from 130,000 people and register at least 2 percent in four polls. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JLWicw

Labour: Alastair Campbell expulsion 'spiteful', says Tom Watson

Labour's deputy leader attacks his own party for "resorting to expulsions" when it "should be listening". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30QdUcF

Bolton Says Iran Is Likely Responsible for Oil Tanker Attacks

John R. Bolton, President Trump’s national security adviser, accused Iran on Wednesday of being behind reported attacks on ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VWULCm

McConnell Called Hypocrite After Saying G.O.P. Would Confirm Justice in 2020

The Senate majority leader acknowledged that Republicans would treat a judge nominated by a Republican president differently from one nominated by a Democratic president. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KaVsFH

Apart from Brexit: What else happened in Parliament?

The B-word has dominated the Westminster world - but what else has been going on? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XiFgGo

Indyref2 'framework' bill to be published at Holyrood

The Scottish government wants to hold a new independence referendum in the second half of 2020. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2KcBMS2

English councils warned about 'running out' of reserve cash

"Systemic underfunding" means they are drawing on reserves, the Local Government Association says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2woWx4D

On Politics: Supreme Court Sidesteps Abortion Question

The justices upheld a law on the disposal of fetal remains in an Indiana law, but declined to hear a case that could have tested Roe v. Wade. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30RSKe3

Joe Biden Debuts Education Plan, Then Touts It to Teachers’ Union

Mr. Biden promoted the plan, the first policy of his campaign, at a town-hall event with the American Federation of Teachers in Houston on Tuesday. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KcKbF4

John Bercow plans to stay on as Commons Speaker

The MP, who faces accusations of anti-Brexit bias, says it 'doesn't to me seem sensible' to quit. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2MbSwva

Trump and Biden Campaign Trade Jabs Over North Korea’s Remarks

After the president sided with Kim Jong-un in mocking Mr. Biden’s intelligence, Mr. Biden let an aide rebut it instead of taking on Mr. Trump himself. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ECZ67S

Justin Amash, Under Attack for Impeachment Talk, Finds Mixed Support at Home

Representative Justin Amash, always a marginal Republican figure, finds himself on center stage for his view on the president’s conduct: hero to many, goat to many more. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JJb43Q

Trump and Biden Campaign Trade Jabs Over North Korea’s Remarks

After the president sided with Kim Jong-un in mocking Mr. Biden’s intelligence, Mr. Biden let an aide rebut it instead of taking on Mr. Trump himself. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ECZ67S

White House Insider Account Has Feel of an Outside View, and Prompts a Mueller Denial

Michael Wolff’s second book on the chaotic Trump White House also delves into the work of the special counsel, whose spokesman denied one of its most explosive claims. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I1iNHg

More Than Patriotism on Their Sleeves: Military Patches Sport Trump Likeness

A flap over politically themed patches worn by some American troops during President Trump’s visit of a warship in Japan has forced the Navy to review its policies. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wpQ3mj

Tory leadership contest: James Cleverly joins contenders

Former deputy party chairman is the latest to throw their hat into the ring to become prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2XbTyIL

Former Navy Judge Named to Oversee Guantánamo Military Court

Progress in trying terrorist suspects has been scant. The last full-time person in the role was dismissed after considering plea deals in the Sept. 11 and the destroyer Cole cases. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W8hTmd

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Summer Predictions

Lisa and colleagues make bold predictions for what’s going to happen with the 2020 candidates this summer. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XbsKbn

Treasury Declines to Label China Currency Manipulator

The Treasury Department once again opted not to label China a currency manipulator, despite President Trump’s pledge to do so while running for office. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MdrXpx

Transportation Secretary Failed to Sever Financial Ties to Construction Company

Elaine Chao’s ownership of stock in a company that sells materials used in highway building differs from the terms of her ethics agreement. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WbaMJz

Kamala Harris Wants to Require States to Clear Abortion Laws With Justice Dept.

Taking a cue from the Voting Rights Act, Ms. Harris’s plan would require some states to obtain federal approval before restrictions could take effect. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2XkiYni

For Second Time, One Republican’s Objection Delays Disaster Aid

Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky objected to a request on Tuesday to pass a $19.1 billion emergency relief package by unanimous consent, becoming the second House Republican to block final passage. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2KaNe0m

Justices to Hear Case of U.S. Agent’s Shooting of Teenager Across the Mexican Border

The Supreme Court also issued a decision limiting suits against the police by people claiming retaliatory arrests for exercising their First Amendment rights. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JIpNMw

Trump Undercuts John Bolton on North Korea and Iran

During a trip to Japan, President Trump contradicted John R. Bolton, his national security adviser, on North Korean missile launches and overthrowing the government in Iran. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Kf2LfP

BBC to host Tory leader TV debates

The winner of the Conservative party leadership race is set to become the UK's next prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EELE3h

Brexit: John Bercow says MPs will get a say over no deal

The Commons Speaker says there is still "a long way to go" before 31 October deadline. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Mfym3p

Savior of G.M. Lordstown Plant, Hailed by Trump, Is a Corporate Cipher

The electric-truck venture hailed by President Trump exists almost entirely on paper and would need $300 million to get the factory running again. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2I6T2FB

Supreme Court Sidesteps Abortion Question in Ruling on Indiana Law

The justices upheld a law on the disposal of fetal remains, but declined to hear a case on whether states can prohibit abortions sought solely based on a fetal characteristic like sex or disability. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K8RxZX

Labour MSP Neil Findlay to quit Holyrood

Neil Findlay quits as Scottish Labour's Brexit spokesman and says he will leave Holyrood in 2021. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YPgSwj

Alastair Campbell 'expelled' from Labour Party

Tony Blair's former spin doctor and People's Vote campaigner says he was kicked out after voting Lib Dem. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HGhEpt

Muslim Council demands Tory Islamophobia inquiry

The Muslim Council of Britain says a problem "runs deep into the party" and is demanding an inquiry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VUbMwM

Equality watchdog launches Labour anti-Semitism probe

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has received a number of complaints about discrimination. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Wcznhd

Europe's leaders launch fight for EU top jobs in Brussels

EU leaders will begin intense haggling over candidates for the EU's top jobs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Wa40UK

Brexit: Labour still split over further referendum

As Jeremy Corbyn faces calls from senior figures to back a public vote, MPs from Leave areas warn against it. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WuvEuO

4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable

When we asked people around the world what sort of financial burden they bore for their higher education, we heard how much it varies from country to country. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K9aUCn

Elizabeth Warren Gains Ground in 2020 Field, One Plan at a Time

Declining to hold big-dollar fund-raisers and rolling out one policy proposal after another, Ms. Warren has strengthened her candidacy, though financial questions remain. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wu999i

De Blasio Got Their Donations. Their Votes for President? Not So Much.

The Times asked donors to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s federal political action committee if he should be president. Their answers showed why he is viewed as such an outsider. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JJusxU

Japan Rolled Out the Red Carpet. Trump Veered Off Into Personal Fixations.

In Japan, President Trump acted like a man who could never be fully present, defining his trip more by a focus on politics at home than diplomacy abroad, expressed daily on Twitter. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EDv9Ev

On Politics: Trump Hardens Attack on Climate Science

The administration is seeking to undermine or discard research showing the most dire risks of inaction on climate change. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JKBtOD

Tory leadership contest: Jeremy Hunt warns against no-deal Brexit 'suicide'

The foreign secretary says a no-deal policy could see the Tories "annihilated" in a general election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WvPO7C

Nigel Farage: How election success brings Brexit crusader's career full circle

The Brexit Party's EU elections success has made Nigel Farage the UK's most talked-about politician again. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QrZRFu

European elections: Dodds, Anderson and Long elected

Pro-Remain Alliance secures a record result as the EU elections see all three of NI's seats won by women. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X86teN

Trump Wants to Wall Off Huawei, but the Digital World Bridles at Barriers

Washington argues that global leaders must choose between an internet of Western values and one based on an authoritarian regime. If they do, how will data be divided? And would a self-reliant China be an even greater threat? from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YPIWPZ

Tory leadership contest: Michael Gove pledge on EU citizenship applications

Tory contender promises "open and generous" offer to EU nationals if he becomes prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YRMrWo

Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science

In a significant escalation, policymakers are seeking to undermine or discard research showing the most dire risks of inaction on climate change. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W837vD

Sajid Javid to run for Tory party leader

The home secretary makes the announcement on Twitter and says "first and foremost, we must deliver Brexit". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JH2m67

Fearing Supreme Court Loss, New York Tries to Make Gun Case Vanish

The case, a challenge to a New York City gun regulation, is the first Second Amendment case at the Supreme Court in almost a decade. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Xclr3i

With the 2020 Democratic Field Set, Candidates Begin the Races Within the Race

The competitive lanes are set as candidates vie for black voters, women, younger voters — but they are fluid. One thing seems sure: Joseph R. Biden’s lead will be tested. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EAhLRv

Female Veterans, and a Memorial to Them, Struggle to Honor Women Who Served

Contributions to the memorial have flagged, and federal money has become stretched across an expanding landscape of tributes. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2MbeluI

European elections 2019: Call for 'urgent' Labour Brexit change

Deputy leader Tom Watson says the party must change course after "disastrous" EU election results. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2W5VQwB

Tory leadership: Johnson says party on 'final warning'

Leadership hopeful Boris Johnson says the EU election results are a "crushing rebuke" for the Tory party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VUldw5

‘Wow, What Is That?’ Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects

No one at the Pentagon is saying that the objects are extraterrestrial, but the Navy has issued new classified guidance for reporting unexplained aerial phenomena. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WtlOcB

Polls close as UK awaits EU vote results

The first results for the election of the UK's 73 MEPs are expected shortly after 22:00 BST. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30KcDUm

Cory Booker Says Beating Trump Should Be ‘the Floor, Not the Ceiling’

Stuck in the polls and contending with a loaded Democratic field, Mr. Booker emphasized a deeper primary conversation during a four-day swing through Iowa. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K4lf2p

Sarah Sanders Says Trump and Kim ‘Agree in Their Assessment’ of Biden

The White House press secretary also defended the president’s approach to North Korea and the review of the Russia investigation’s roots. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QxInHX

Trump’s Ringside Evening in the Sumo Arena

The sumo ring is a sacred space where rules have applied for centuries. Foreign leaders do not often step inside, but President Trump came bearing a trophy. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HVuoYv

Brexit: Change UK could form partnership with Lib Dems, Heidi Allen says

Heidi Allen says she wants the two Remain parties to be "in the same vehicle". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Evsz3h

Trump’s Ringside Evening in the Sumo Stadium

The sumo ring is a sacred space where rules have applied for centuries. Foreign leaders are not usually welcomed inside, but President Trump came bearing a trophy. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HEn5We

Philip Hammond: PM cannot ignore Parliament on no-deal Brexit

Philip Hammond says Parliament voted "very clearly" to oppose a no-deal Brexit and a future PM must listen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Qm9FAT

Final voting under way in European elections

First results are due on Sunday evening in a vote where nationalists seek to change the balance of power. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HCVX9N

How Democrats Are, and Aren’t, Challenging the Trump Economic Record

Acknowledging the boom, and then a quick pivot to other issues or a nuanced argument on what personal economic well-being means. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wsvcx9

Tory leadership: Gove will be eighth candidate to enter race

Environment Secretary Michael Gove will be the eighth MP to enter the race to be Conservative leader. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HSq2Bg

Trump Opens Tokyo Visit With a Tweet Sure to Unnerve the Japanese

President Trump played down North Korea’s recent tests of short-range ballistic missiles, undercutting declarations by both Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the president’s own national security adviser. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HC13TV

Bernie Sanders, No Longer the Front-Runner, Brings Campaign Home to Vermont

His themes are familiar, but his status — he is now second in the polls — has changed. He is starting to host in-person fund-raisers, with ticket prices starting at $27. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30M7HhK

Bernie Sanders, No Longer the Front-Runner, Brings Campaign Home to Vermont

Tory leadership: Dominic Raab enters race

The former Brexit secretary is the latest MP to say he wants to succeed Theresa May. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2W3KLfm

Trump’s Targeting of Intelligence Agencies Gains a Harder Edge

The president’s war with the deep state has long been waged by tweet, but his new attorney general is poised to professionalize the fight. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HOyAZK

A Lesson of Sandy Hook: ‘Err on the Side of the Victims’

A tidal wave of aid bore witness to the power of human kindness, but the money that engulfed Newtown, Conn., also sowed division. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YOIAJC

Fact-Checking Bernie Sanders on the Campaign Trail

Mr. Sanders has campaigned on his record of popularizing progressive positions and taking aim at President Trump. Here’s a fact-check of his remarks. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M97tOG

A Senator Wants to Have a Greater Impact. So He’s Leaving the Senate.

Tom Udall, a veteran New Mexico Democrat, said he could do more to advance his progressive ideas by skipping another two years of relentless re-election fund-raising. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YMmOGb

John Bolton Says North Korean Missile Tests Violated U.N. Resolutions

Mr. Bolton said there was “no doubt” that missile tests this month violated Security Council resolutions. President Trump had earlier downplayed their importance. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HQi4Zq

Iran Slams U.S. After Middle East Troop Buildup Is Announced

Tehran responded with a threat of “two new secret weapons” after the Trump administration pushed ahead with arms sales and promised to deploy extra forces. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Ma2mOj

Huawei Ban Threatens Wireless Service in Rural Areas

Many small carriers depend on inexpensive equipment from the Chinese company. Now they must rethink expansion plans, and perhaps replace existing gear. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wiCvbZ

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QqfA7V

John Bolton Says North Korean Missile Tests Violated U.N. Resolutions

In Shift, Trump Will Pick Kenneth Cuccinelli to Oversee Legal Immigration

Mr. Cuccinelli, who was expected to coordinate immigration policy, will instead be chosen to take over for the embattled head of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X7kx8i

E.P.A. Experts Objected to ‘Misleading’ Agency Smog Decision, Emails Show

One agency scientist expressed “disbelief” over a 2018 decision to exempt most of southeastern Wisconsin from federal limits on smog. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HTTp6k

Race to be new UK prime minister begins

Four Conservative MPs have already said they want the job - with more expected to follow. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EvVqVb

Barr Got More Power to Review the Russia Inquiry. Here’s What We Know About Its Origins.

The attorney general has the power to declassify intelligence agencies’ secrets as he examines the investigation into Russia’s election interference and ties to Trump associates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X2nKWp

Supreme Court Blocks Two Rulings Striking Down Voting Maps

Federal courts in Ohio and Michigan had said maps there violated the Constitution by favoring the party in power. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X0mgME

For Trump’s Japan Trip, Abe Piles on the Flattery. But to What End?

Observers have their doubts about whether a trip filled with flattery will entice Mr. Trump to cooperate on trade and other matters of Japanese interest. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HW4QdJ

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims on Agriculture, Trade and Poll Numbers

President Trump, at a news conference with farmers and ranchers on Thursday, made misleading or false statements about agricultural data, union support of a renegotiated trade deal and his approval ratings. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JBX9ww

Manipulated Pelosi Videos Spread on Social Media, With Help From Trump

Edited videos of the House speaker were widely shared online, pointing to the political chaos that digital manipulation is likely to cause in the future. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JCcwVO

Liberal Democrats start leadership contest

Sir Vince Cable confirms he will hand over to his successor on 23 July. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30GEEw9

Trump Approves Modest Increase of About 1,500 Troops in the Middle East

President Trump decided to deploy about 1,500 additional American troops to the Middle East to provide protection for American service members already there, officials said Friday. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VMyBm7

Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Transgender Protections

The Department of Health and Human Services proposed to roll back Obama-era protections of transgender people, narrowing the definition of sex for health care coverage. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M5lAED

Barr’s Newfound Power Could Prompt Clash Between Justice Dept. and C.I.A.

The attorney general’s ability to declassify intelligence could put at risk a C.I.A. informant close to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JD21BE

For Trump’s Japan Trip, Abe Piles on the Flattery. But to What End?

Observers have their doubts about whether a trip filled with flattery will entice Mr. Trump to cooperate on trade and other matters of Japanese interest. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K0svwd

One Republican’s Objection Delays Disaster Relief Bill Once Again

Representative Chip Roy, a freshman representative, objected to a procedural vote that would have allowed the House to give its unanimous approval to a disaster aid bill. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QmFtpc

PM's exit has consequences for Brexit

With Theresa May announcing her departure, both No Deal and No Brexit are both more likely. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JE7U1a

Latest Arena for China’s Growing Global Ambitions: The Arctic

In a warming Arctic, China is drilling for gas, testing new shipping lanes and partnering with the region's military powerhouse, Russia. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K0CscT

Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Transgender Protections

Conservative Party: New PM to be in post by end of July

The Conservative Party says it plans to have a new leader before Parliament breaks up for the summer. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JZu8KA

EU 'failed' over UK's Brexit vote, says Juncker

The EU Commission chief says Brussels should have got more involved in Britain's EU membership vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HQdYAE

Theresa May: What does PM's departure mean for NI?

How will Theresa May's Downing Street departure impact Brexit, the border and power-sharing talks? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2K72JpU

Theresa May: Did she solve her seven burning injustices?

When Theresa May became prime minister in July 2016 she identified seven burning injustices. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wi40Ta

Prime minister Theresa May's statement in full

Theresa May become emotional as she announced she would step down as Conservative leader on 7 June. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WmV25G

Theresa May: Premiership in six charts

The highs and lows of Theresa May's time in office, explained in six charts. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QtDPlT

The Theresa May story: The Tory leader brought down by Brexit

How Brexit led to the downfall of the UK's second female prime minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30GleYs

Jay Inslee Is Running on Climate Change. The Issue Is Catching On, So Why Isn’t He?

The Washington governor has long been a leading voice on climate change. He says he will gain prominence as more voters learn of his record and policy proposals. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VP0MRs

Can Black Voters Propel a White Mayor to the Presidency?

Bill de Blasio used his multiracial family as a campaign asset in becoming mayor of New York in 2013. Can he repeat that strategy on the 2020 trail? from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M7GG5m

‘How Long Is Short-Term?’ Pain of Tariffs Tests Farmers’ Faith in Trump

The trade dispute with China has cost growers their No. 1 buyer, but they say the president is on the right course. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K0Ckuc

Trump Jumps Into Impeachment Fray With Both Feet

Some advisers worry that the president is giving oxygen to a fire that otherwise might burn out or at least be left to crackle in the background. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JByoQS

Theresa May to resign as prime minister

Theresa May to quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving way for contest to decide new UK prime minister from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2K3ehe6

Hookem quits as deputy UKIP leader to run for leadership

MEP Mike Hookem said leader Gerard Batten had "squandered our natural advantage". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30HTUZK

On Politics: The Trade War Is Here to Stay

The Trump administration announced an aid package for farmers to mollify an important political constituency hurt by the escalating trade clash with China. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HzlfWD

Trump Gives Attorney General Sweeping Power in Review of 2016 Campaign Inquiry

In a directive, the president ordered the intelligence agencies to cooperate with the review and gave the attorney general the authority to unilaterally declassify their documents. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QirS2e

Trump Administration to Expand Penalties for Currency Manipulators

The administration proposed expanding a trade penalty that is typically used to put tariffs on countries for unfair subsidies to address manipulated currency. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wq4q8w

Hope Hicks Left the White House. Now She Must Decide Whether to Talk to Congress.

Like few others, Ms. Hicks was witness to some of the president’s angriest moments and most pointed directives about the investigations into his campaign. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JADoFB

‘Frightening’: Charges Against Julian Assange Alarm Press Advocates

A new indictment against the WikiLeaks leader was denounced as a dangerous precedent that could lead to future prosecutions of journalists. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wf3ULV

Trump Officials Prepare to Bypass Congress to Sell Weapons to Gulf Nations

The move would infuriate Democrats and Republicans in Congress, who are seeking to limit American military support for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Hzxwdv

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Post-Traumatic Election Disorder

If it seems as if Democrats are choosing a candidate in 2020 based on the lessons of 2016, a new study suggests you may be right. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WkEawf

European elections: The view from your region

Our correspondents analyse each region of the UK before Sunday's results. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X2gV7j

Brexit: Theresa May set to reveal No 10 departure date on Friday

Senior cabinet ministers expect the PM to outline a timetable on Friday for her successor to be chosen. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HyHnQH

Sir Philip Green 'grabbed women's breasts' Lords told

Lord Hain uses parliamentary privilege to make allegations about staff complaints from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VV3BoO

Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces 17 new counts in a superseding indictment over his role in publishing classified documents in 2010. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EnYeDZ

Assange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment Issues

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces 17 new counts in a superseding indictment over his role in publishing classified documents in 2010. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HUh0Ub

2020 Democrats Join McDonald’s Workers Striking Over Wages and Harassment

As McDonald’s held its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, several presidential candidates joined striking workers demanding a $15 minimum wage. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Eueovq

Nancy Pelosi Says Democrats Are ‘Not on a Path to Impeachment’

The House speaker said President Trump was trying to precipitate a crisis through his stonewalling and suggested that he was too unstable to govern the country. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EuA1f9

Congress Reaches Deal on Long-Deferred Disaster Relief Package

Lawmakers reached agreement on a long-delayed disaster relief package, overcoming President Trump’s opposition to Puerto Rico aid and setting aside his border demands. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YG3quo

Trump Considering Sending More Troops to Middle East to Protect U.S. Forces There

The acting defense secretary, who briefed White House officials on the military options, gave no indication of how many troops are under consideration. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Hy4DhR

Pelosi Says Democrats Are ‘Not on a Path to Impeachment’

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the president was trying to precipitate a crisis through his stonewalling and suggested that he was too unstable to govern the country. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M3LSXR

Trump Gives Farmers $16 Billion in Aid Amid Prolonged China Trade War

The Trump administration announced an aid package for farmers on Thursday to mollify an important political constituency hurt by a trade clash with China. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HOZNvD

European elections 2019: EU citizens turned away from UK polls

Thousands of EU citizens have been unable to vote in the European elections, a campaign group says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HRs5W2

Sanders’s Education Plan Renews Debate Over Charter Schools and Segregation

With a bold critique of charter schools, Mr. Sanders entered a highly charged debate within the Democratic Party. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30xol4G

Contaminated blood inquiry: Extra money 'a matter for the assembly'

The Northern Ireland secretary says a decision over more financial help is not hers to take. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VVKWt7

Banker Accused of Arranging $16 Million in Loans to Manafort to Gain High-Level Trump Post

Stephen M. Calk, the chairman of a small Chicago bank, sought positions including secretary of the Treasury, prosecutors said. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QiMSps

Trump Administration to Announce Farm Aid to Ease Pain of Trade War

The Trump administration is preparing to announce a substantial aid package for farmers as early as Thursday to mollify an important political constituency hurt by a trade clash with China from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JzICkR

What Reparations for Slavery Might Look Like in 2019

The idea of economic amends for past injustices and persistent disparities is getting renewed attention. Here are some formulas for achieving the aim. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JZbeDw

How the BBC reports polling day

The BBC is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JACs3U

On Politics: Trump Blows Up Meeting With Democrats

The president stormed out of an infrastructure meeting, declaring that he could not work with Democrats until they stopped investigating him. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M4pIEW

Pentagon to Build Temporary Shelter for 7,500 Migrant Adults Facing Deportation

The move is the administration’s latest step to respond to a surge of undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers trying to enter the United States. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VGbARD

U.S. Yet to Find Evidence of New Chemical Weapons Attack in Syria

Officials appeared to edge away from the urgency of an earlier State Department announcement that warned of new chemical attacks by the Syrian government. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VUzKwS

White House Memo: How ‘Infrastructure Week’ Became a Long-Running Joke

For two years now, the phrase has become a catchall term invoking the chaos of the Trump White House. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JZ7jH4

Documents Are ‘No Substitute’ for Witness Testimony, Schiff Says

Representative Adam B. Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said he was pleased that the Justice Department had agreed to share some documents related to the Mueller report, but that his panel would continue to seek more material. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Enf99t

‘I Don’t Do Cover-Ups’: Trump Responds to Pelosi’s Accusation

President Trump spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden after walking out of a scheduled meeting with Democratic congressional leaders to discuss infrastructure. Before the meeting, Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of engaging in a cover-up. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X2GLrQ

European elections 2019: Polls to take place across the UK

UK voters will send 73 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to Brussels and Strasbourg. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Wk6yyI

Theresa May faces pressure after Andrea Leadsom resigns

The Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom, stepped down over the PM's Brexit policy. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2M45ECo

Donald Trump Jr. Gets a Book Deal

The president’s eldest son will write about his father’s administration and the present political moment. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Hx7O9i

House Panel’s Assent Gives Life to Effort to End 9/11 Military Authorization

For the first time in years, there’s a glimmer of hope for lawmakers intent on repealing a 9/11 era measure that has been stretched to enable open-ended warfare. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YN2UuX

2020 Democrats on Impeachment: What the Candidates Have Said

Here’s a look at what each of the candidates for the Democratic nomination has said about impeaching President Trump. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YFEx21

Canceled Fund-Raiser Prompts Question: Can a Democrat Oppose Abortion?

The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will no longer host an event for the anti-abortion Representative Daniel Lipinski after pressure. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JyAz7M

Can Trump Put NASA Astronauts on the Moon by 2024? It’s Unlikely

While the Artemis program faces obstacles, the administration’s plan could speed the status quo for America’s space program. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EsEq26

Michael Avenatti Is Charged With Stealing Nearly $300,000 From Stormy Daniels

The lawyer is accused of more than three dozen crimes, including forging a letter to Ms. Daniels’s literary agent to secure funds that he put toward a luxury car lease. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M33VgG

Leadsom resigns as Commons leader

Andrea Leadsom resigns cabinet role saying she no longer believes government's approach will deliver Brexit from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30FO7Eb

New York Passes Bill Giving Congress a Way to Get Trump’s State Tax Returns

Tax officials would be authorized to hand over his state returns to any one of three congressional committees, opening a new front in a heated battle. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M56aAl

Trump’s Battles: Today’s State of Play

Here are the latest developments on the fights over President Trump’s taxes, access to the full Mueller report and more. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JZBoGf

Trump Walks Out on Democrats After 3 Minutes

After Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of a “cover-up,” the president said he would not work with Democrats until they stopped their “phony investigations.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X3ih1K

Pelosi Accuses Trump of a ‘Cover-Up’

Trump Blows Up After Meeting With Pelosi and Schumer

Justice Dept. Says It Will Share Some Mueller-Related Intelligence With House Committee

The decision to share information with the House Intelligence Committee could de-escalate tensions between congressional Democrats and the Trump administration. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VW5dyS

Mnuchin Dismisses I.R.S. Memo Saying Treasury Must Release Trump Tax Returns

The Treasury secretary said it would be “unlawful” for him to release the president’s tax returns to Congress. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30DAsx1

Mnuchin Dismisses I.R.S. Memo Saying Treasury Must Release Trump Tax Returns

The Treasury secretary said it would be “unlawful” for him to release the president’s tax returns to Congress. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WjlWv8

Feature: How ‘The View’ Became the Most Important Political TV Show in America

Not long ago, politicians didn’t take the daytime talk show seriously. Now it’s an essential campaign stop for Democrats and Republicans alike. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YGWVaM

Justice Dept. Says It Will Share Some Mueller-Related Intelligence With House Committee

PM accused of 'throwing veterans to the wolves'

Mark Francois is one of five Tory MPs to use PMQs to raise the issue of soldiers who served in NI. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JxJPci

Brexit: Theresa May urges MPs to back her plan after backlash

After a backlash over her new plan, the PM insists there needs to be "compromise on all sides". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HPOTWb

Gillibrand Proposes Huge Investments in Maternal Health, Child Care and Education

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s campaign introduced a plan that would help new families with everything from diapers and nursery beds to paid leave and prekindergarten. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Esplhg

Trump Is to Visit Ireland in June

The president will meet with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar during an overnight stay wedged between a state visit to Britain and a D-Day commemoration in France. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M2Um1u

Ministers 'must act' on modern slavery

A review of the Modern Slavery Act says laws must be strengthened and it makes 80 recommendations. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2wbgA6y

At a Historic Moment for Asian American Candidates, Andrew Yang Leans In

One of three presidential candidates with roots in the Asian American and Pacific-Islander community, Mr. Yang has unabashedly embraced his heritage. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WmelMk

Who Is Andrew Yang, the Internet’s Favorite Candidate?

Andrew Yang, a businessman from New York, is seeking the Democratic nomination for president. His focus on preventing mass unemployment caused by the automation of jobs has made him popular online, but will it be enough to propel him to the White House? from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M1VuCg

European elections 2019: Expats in France fear postal votes will not count

Some UK citizens in France have received their European election postal votes late - or not at all. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VUtqoZ

UK government to bring in new controls on plastic items

In a bid to limit ocean pollution, the government will introduce new controls on plastic next year. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2M2F24P

On Politics: Trump May Impose Limits on Chinese Maker of Surveillance Tech

The Trump administration could put restrictions on Hikvision to address trade and human rights issues linked to China’s technology exports and repression of Muslims. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HNb7rW

Poverty in the UK is 'systematic' and 'tragic', says UN special rapporteur

The UK's social safety net has been "deliberately removed", says a UN-commissioned report on the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JUcp7f

Anita Hill Worries Female 2020 Candidates Are ‘Not Being Taken Seriously’

In an interview with The Times, Ms. Hill said she was bothered by what she saw as the presumption that a woman would become vice president. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Jx5AJg

Nationwide Injunctions Speak to Judiciary’s Growing Power, Barr Says

The broad use of such injunctions illustrate how the federal district courts have undermined executive authority, the attorney general said in a speech on Tuesday evening. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WgWnLq

Trump Shifts Gears on Infrastructure, Demanding Trade Come First

On the eve of a meeting with Democratic leaders, President Trump insisted they put aside a plan to rebuild roads and airports until after passing a new trade pact with Mexico and Canada. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M0opqE

I.R.S. Memo Undercuts Mnuchin on Withholding Trump’s Tax Returns

A draft legal memo written by agency staff members said the president must use executive privilege to block congressional requests. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WdiNx7

Brexit: PM under fire over new Brexit plan

The prime minister will make her case in Parliament later, as opposition against it seems to harden. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30CLTp4

U.S. Says Syria’s President May Be Using Chemical Weapons Again

The State Department cited an attack on Sunday in which the Syrian military might have used chemical weapons as part of a broader offensive in the Idlib area, the final rebel stronghold. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VUaqXN

Trump Administration Could Blacklist Chinese Surveillance Technology Firm

The move against Hikvision would mark another step to counter China’s economic ambitions, and the first time the administration punished a company for China’s detention of Uighurs. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Qf6pHr

Two Senior Aides to Leave the White House

Johnny DeStefano, a counselor to the president, and Shahira Knight, the White House legislative affairs director, announced their departures. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QhsuF4

John Walker Lindh, Known as the ‘American Taliban,’ Is Set to Leave Federal Prison This Week

Captured during the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, his release on probation is highlighting questions about his reintegration into society. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YAgtxw

Trump Aides Were Involved in Effort to Remove G.O.P. Leader in New York

Edward F. Cox, a son-in-law of Richard Nixon, had fallen out of favor with President Trump, and will be replaced by Nick Langworthy, an early Trump supporter. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WYblmo

European elections 2019: Parties hold final rallies ahead of vote

On the penultimate day of the EU election campaign, parties seek to shore up their support. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HG33t4

Albany Closes a Loophole for Trump Pardons. Next Up: His Taxes.

The vote by the State Assembly, which is dominated by Democrats, comes even as the White House continues to defy congressional attempts to investigate the behavior of President Trump and his subordinates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YEbL1N

Watchdog Group Files Complaint Over Donation to Trump Super PAC by Canadian Billionaire’s Company

The Campaign Legal Center said that Barry Zekelman violated the ban on foreign donations when one of his United States companies gave $1.75 million to a Trump super PAC. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HwWDOg

Kentucky Has a Primary Election Today. Here’s What to Watch.

Gov. Matt Bevin, the Republican incumbent, is the most unpopular governor in the country. Democrats hope that will give them an opening in a red state. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wabesh

U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China

China is heavily reliant on imported computer chips, despite efforts to develop its own semiconductor industry. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WoFyyg

U.S. Officials Say Military Moves to Deter Iran Are Working

Lawmakers are divided ahead of intelligence briefings on Capitol Hill focused on rising tensions with Iran and America’s deployments to the Middle East. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WWQIXV

European elections 2019: Change UK increases Facebook ad spend

Change UK has spent more than £60,000 in the past week on the platform, while UKIP spent under £100. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VCHIpf

‘Our Subpoenas Are Not Optional,’ Nadler Warns McGahn

Representative Jerrold Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, threatened to cite Donald F. McGahn II for contempt after the former White House counsel defied a subpoena. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JUcV5m

English councils 'face £50bn funding black hole'

A lobby group says councils could resort to providing the "bare minimum" because of rising costs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QgRs7J

U.S. Restrictions on Huawei Expose a High-Tech Achilles’ Heel for China

China is heavily reliant on imported computer chips, despite efforts to develop its own semiconductor industry. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2waap2v

'One last chance' to get Brexit done, says May

Theresa May says MPs will get vote on whether to hold another referendum if they back EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2X5oUjW

Trump Expected to Pick Ken Cuccinelli for Immigration Policy Role

The job’s duties and title are still being decided, but Ken Cuccinelli, an immigration hard-liner, is expected to work through the Department of Homeland Security. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2K0dnyG

MP calls for stronger job protection for mothers and pregnant women

Conservative MP Maria Miller says government plans to extend safeguards do not go far enough. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YEnaP5

2019 European Elections: Watchdog defends Brexit Party scrutiny

The Electoral Commission says it acted after "significant public concern" over the party's funding. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JUkFUP

As McGahn Prepares to Defy Subpoena, Democrats’ Anger Swells

The House Judiciary Committee chairman said his panel would soon hold a contempt vote, while other members were expected to go public with calls for an impeachment inquiry. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JS8ms9

Historical abuse: 'Two-year wait' for compensation payments

It will take time to set up a board to approve victims' claims, warn senior civil servants. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HKrHc7

Scottish government 'too close' to salmon farmers

The Scottish government and regulators are accused of being too close to the salmon farming industry. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WWgJGR

As Biden Rakes in Big Money, Will There Be a Political Cost?

Joseph R. Biden Jr. is betting that the litmus test on the left around wealthy donors will not prove as potent as the funds he can collect from them. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LZGKnH

The Economy Is Strong and Inflation Is Low. That’s What Worries the Fed.

The Fed’s struggle to coax inflation to its 2 percent target signals the faltering of a foundational economic relationship. That could create a problem in the next recession. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30ypdWY

Nigel Farage milkshake attack: Man charged with assault

The Brexit Party leader had just given a short speech in Newcastle when he was covered in milkshake. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HuwuPX

'Broken' care system for most vulnerable

Patients with mental health problems, autism and learning disabilities are being let down, a report says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VCCry5

British Steel on verge of administration

The UK's second-biggest steel maker has been seeking £75m in government backing to help it stay afloat. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JTCN19

Lawmakers Break Ramadan Fast on Capitol Hill

Representatives André Carson, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, all Muslims, hosted an iftar meal on Monday night at the Capitol Visitor Center. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HFVzWV

On Politics: Secrecy Fight Between Trump and Congress Escalates

A judge ruled that President Trump’s accounting firm must turn over his financial records, and the president moved to block testimony by his former counsel. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Htlbrm

Brexit: Hammond to warn Tories over no-deal 'hijack'

The chancellor claims a no-deal Brexit would cause harm and "hijack the result of the referendum". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2LWzby3

Impeachment Appeal Pushes Justin Amash From G.O.P. Gadfly to Insurgent

Washington is a town of partisan herds, and Mr. Amash, a congressman from Michigan, has strayed far outside his. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WnLOX3

Fox News Welcomes Pete Buttigieg. Trump and ‘Fox & Friends’ Aren’t Pleased.

Another Democratic town hall event on the channel liberals love to hate drew sizable ratings — and underscored the split between its news and opinion sides. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JT9GLe

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: Did Anti-Abortion Activists Overreach in Alabama?

In the On Politics newsletter: The president and some allies are distancing themselves from the Alabama abortion ban, worried that the law goes beyond what voters support. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WfCRPc

Accountants Must Turn Over Trump’s Financial Records, Lower-Court Judge Rules

President Trump lost an early test of his strategy of stonewalling all oversight demands for information by Congress, but the ruling is just the first step in what could be a lengthy process. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VRsCkJ

House Releases New Transcripts of Michael Cohen Interviews

Lawmakers appeared to be interested in his testimony that lawyers for President Trump and his family helped shape his false testimony about a Trump Tower proposal in Moscow. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30Agp2w

House Releases New Transcripts of Michael Cohen Interviews

Trump Will Travel to Pennsylvania to Help a Congressional Candidate, and Himself

The president plans to hold a rally on Monday in an area replete with culturally conservative, white, working-class voters whose energy in 2016 delivered the state’s 20 electoral votes to Mr. Trump. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Jstkyx

A Would-Be Trump Aide’s Demands: A Jet on Call, a Future Cabinet Post and More

Those are among 10 conditions that Kris Kobach, the former Kansas secretary of state, has given the White House if he is to become the administration’s “immigration czar.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WTIqA9

Trump Will Travel to Pennsylvania to Help a Congressional Candidate, and Himself

Accountants Must Turn Over Trump’s Financial Records, Lower-Court Judge Rules

Brexit: Remainers are angry too, says Vince Cable

The Lib Dem leader says young people feel their future was "taken away from them" by the Brexit vote. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HwUxhn

Student Debt Facts: The Average College Senior Owes $29,000

Tens of millions of Americans are in student debt. Here's what you need to know. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YEuOsK

Why Tuesday’s City Primary Could Mean the End of Philadelphia’s Soda Tax

The tax isn’t on the ballot, but the beverage industry has spent more than $600,000 to back City Council and mayoral candidates who want to strike it down. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Waq3K9

Guatemalan Teenager Dies at Border Station While Awaiting Move to Shelter

The unidentified 16-year-old boy is the third migrant child to die in Custom and Border Protection’s custody since December. All three of the children were from Guatemala. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Qd3Sxi

Lord Heseltine loses Tory whip after endorsing the Lib Dems

The Tory peer has been disciplined after saying he would back the Lib Dems in European elections. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JTbuEf

Trump Expected to Instruct McGahn to Defy Subpoena and Skip House Testimony

Mr. McGahn risks being held in contempt of Congress. But if he defies the president, he could damage his career or put his law firm’s business at risk. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WUY4v3

Trump Calls for Inquiry Into Ties Between Biden Family and China

It was the latest in his calls to investigate political rivals. The Bidens have denied the claim. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2ElrUBJ

He’s One of the Biggest Backers of Trump’s Push to Protect American Steel. And He’s Canadian.

Barry Zekelman’s campaign to fight imports is a case study in how to gain access in Washington. His company is the largest steel industry donor to the president’s political operation. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YFqNVc

Extend legal protections to Northern Ireland veterans, say MPs

The Commons hears soldiers are "living in fear" as it debates a petition urging immunity from prosecution. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QbuvTm

NI secretary Karen Bradley accused of 'delaying' abuse compensation

Frustration as Karen Bradley asks politicians 11 more questions about compensating abuse victims. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30pkbvE

European elections 2019: Views from centre of England

What do people living in the village of Meriden think about the EU elections? from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Q8Tab4

Google Restricts Huawei’s Access to Android After Trump Order

The move could hamstring the Chinese tech giant if it prevents the firm’s customers from getting the latest versions of services such as Maps and Gmail. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HIV7Yd

European elections 2019: Greens targeting 'squeamish' Labour voters

Caroline Lucas says her party's anti-Brexit message will appeal to "progressive" voters on the left. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Vyp3Lq

Staff shortages 'abusing good will of nurses'

Nursing chiefs want to see safe staffing rules enshrined in law as 40,000 posts remain vacant. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JvCdr1

Lord Heseltine defends decision to vote for Lib Dems

The Tory peer, who is facing calls to be expelled, insists he is acting in the "national interest". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HsKeuA

Sajid Javid: New espionage bill will tackle threats

Foreign spies could have to register their presence under a new bill, the home secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Elvlbk

Google Restricts Huawei’s Access to Android After Trump Order

The move could hamstring the Chinese tech giant if it prevents the firm’s customers from getting the latest versions of services such as Maps and Gmail. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JTYsq2

Farage hit by milkshake during walkabout

The Brexit Party leader had just given a short speech in Newcastle as part of a tour of the country. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WcG5TQ

Google Restricts Huawei’s Access to Android After Trump Order

The move could hamstring the Chinese tech giant if it prevents the firm’s customers from getting the latest versions of services such as Maps and Gmail. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WPL2is

Eurovision: Is Brexit to blame for the UK's latest Eurovision flop?

Some put the UK's last-place finish down to a Brexit backlash, but there are other factors at work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EmuYNI

Nigel Farage: Party funding claims 'a disgusting smear'

Ex-Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for an investigation into The Brexit Party's finances. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2QeRH3i

Tory MPs launch rival campaign groups

Members of the two groups will set out their future strategies for the Conservative Party. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WUDFGq

Kamala Harris Announces Plan to Close the Gender Pay Gap

Ms. Harris would force companies with 100 or more employees to show they were paying men and women equally for analogous work, penalizing those that didn’t. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LV6qSs

Week ahead at Holyrood: Parking tax proposals

MSPs will discuss the workplace levy which could see motorists pay for parking at work. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HCDHfI

E.P.A. Could Make Thousands of Pollution Deaths Vanish by Changing Its Math

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to adopt a new method for projecting the future health risks of air pollution that experts have said is not scientifically sound. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Qc6SKl

There’s No Boom in Youngstown, but Blue-Collar Workers Are Sticking With Trump

The recovery, which has brought low unemployment and rising wages elsewhere, hasn’t really lifted industrial northeast Ohio. But President Trump has lost little of his support there. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2wao21Y

Brexit: Matt Hancock urges MPs to vote for bill

The health secretary says they should support it in June's vote and worry about the detail afterwards. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EkBTqV

Tackling skills gap ‘harmed by short-term politics’

Vocational education plans are "disjointed and inconsistent", says skills organisation. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WUcXxE

On Politics: Trump and Kushner Raised Flags at Deutsche Bank

Anti-money-laundering specialists proposed filing “suspicious activity reports” about transactions connected to the president and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VPLVuT

Brexit: New UK PM will not alter withdrawal deal - Coveney

Ireland's deputy prime minister says "the personality might change" but the Brexit deal will not. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YwnuiS

MPs to debate immunity for Northern Ireland veterans

Tory MPs to call for action amid reports No 10 has blocked move to limit scope for prosecutions. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JN6XTL

White House Memo: Trump and the Four-Letter Presidency

At rallies and in interviews, on Twitter and in formal speeches, he relishes the bad-boy language of a shock jock, just one more way of provoking the political establishment. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WcrDew

Mediator: Social Media Pollution, a Huge Problem in the Last Election, Could Be Worse in 2020

As a candidate, Donald Trump promoted a mystery Twitter account that falsely portrayed a protester as an ISIS terrorist. Nothing stops him from doing it again. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HpPgrv

R.N.C. Accepts Money From Steve Wynn, Mogul Accused of Sexual Misconduct

The billionaire former casino mogul recently gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Republican National Committee, and was spotted at a Trump re-election fund-raiser. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WbSlUh

Trump to Open Middle East Peace Drive With Economic Conference

The White House announced on Sunday that it would hold an “economic workshop” in Bahrain on June 25 and 26, the first stage of President Trump’s peace plan. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LQNMe9

Trump Calls Representative Justin Amash a ‘Loser’ Over Impeachment Talk

Mr. Amash, a Michigan Republican, found no other members of Congress from his party joining him after he said the president’s behavior met the “threshold for impeachment.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Eg8Q7K

Deutsche Bank Staff Saw Suspicious Activity in Trump and Kushner Accounts

Anti-money laundering specialists proposed filing “suspicious activity reports” about transactions connected to President Trump and his son-in-law. Bank managers said no. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2w7Hqwl

16-Year-Olds Want a Vote. Fifty Years Ago, So Did 18-Year-Olds.

In 1969, three college students in New Jersey built a network of 10,000 volunteers to lower the voting age. Now, campaigns are sprouting up again. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2X1hXjS

Harry Reid Remembers One Impeachment and Ponders a Second

In an interview, the longtime Democratic leader of the Senate discussed President Trump, his party’s primary and its lack of congressional candidates. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Eh2rJG

Robert Mnuchin Would Rather Not Discuss His Client (or His Son)

The treasury secretary’s father, a New York art dealer, paid a record price last week for a work by a living artist. But for whom? from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EhN2Zi

Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon says SNP 'most consistent'

The SNP leader believes her party has articulated a consistent and clear anti-Brexit message. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Vxv9eR

Revenge porn laws 'not working', says victims group

Victims should receive anonymity and laws need to include threats to share images, a victims group says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2EjPgHE

Abortion Fight or Strong Economy? For G.O.P., Cultural Issues Undercut 2020 Message

The longstanding verity that Americans vote with their pocketbook may be tested in the presidential election like never before, as Trump injects cultural and identity issues into the race. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wgm12A

President Trump’s Rose Garden Strategy

Mr. Trump has embraced the Rose Garden as a setting for public events — a literal interpretation of a time-tested strategy for incumbents seeking re-election. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LQavqO

Trump’s New Favorite Venue: the Rose Garden

The White House Rose Garden has become one of President Trump’s favorite spots for public events, whether it’s making policy announcements or welcoming world leaders. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WkCVgV

Voting Is Ending in India. Here’s What’s to Expect.

The world’s biggest election will determine whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi stays in power. Here’s how it happened, and what comes next. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WPLQUd

As Thousands of Taxi Drivers Were Trapped in Loans, Top Officials Counted the Money

The government profited and looked away as thousands of immigrant taxi drivers in New York were ravaged by exploitative loans. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2EgKGtM

Brexit: Theresa May plans 'bold offer' to get support for deal

Extra protections for workers are expected to be among the proposals to be offered by Theresa May from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2w6gv3U

Geoffrey Robinson: Labour MP denies claims he was 'Czech spy'

The Labour MP rejects the Cold War claims and says he did not have access to such sensitive material. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2LTMEGZ

Breaking With Party, G.O.P. Lawmaker Says Trump’s Conduct Reaches ‘Threshold of Impeachment’

Representative Justin Amash, known as a contrarian, accused the president of engaging in “impeachable conduct.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YCllSY

Trump Warns That Rising Border Crossings May Require an Extra $1.4 Billion

In a letter to Congress, the administration said the flow of unaccompanied children at the border has exceeded projections of just weeks ago and may require more money for housing and care. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Vv99Bv

Conservative Group Wants to Bring ‘Brass Knuckles’ Approach to Judicial Fray

The group will be led by a former Senate and White House aide who was a central figure in the confirmations of Justices Neil M. Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Qad2dX

Biden Delivers Call for National Unity at Philadelphia Rally

Mr. Biden trained his eye squarely on the general election as he cast the contest against Mr. Trump as a struggle to maintain American democracy. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Ei01dL

Tommy Robinson: Trouble flares at event in Oldham

Footage posted on social media shows clashes between supporters and counter-demonstrators in Oldham. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Hp55Pj

Ice cream ban near Farage Edinburgh campaign rally

McDonald's staff in Edinburgh were told not to sell milkshakes or ice cream following a spate of throwing incidents. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YGrFsJ

What Does It Really Mean to Be 6 Weeks Pregnant?

So-called ‘heartbeat’ legislation restricting abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy has started a conversation about when most women actually learn that they’re pregnant. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Egbhag

Chris Bryant MP: 'Traitor' painted on constituency offices

Labour MP Chris Bryant's constituency office in Tonypandy was targeted by vandals on Friday evening. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JMTniZ

Fact-Checking Joe Biden on the Campaign Trail

Since announcing his candidacy, he has defended his decades-long record on criminal justice and climate change, rejected assertions he is a moderate and gone after President Trump. Here’s how his claims stack up. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Vy7VFo

Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement Bill 'should include public vote'

Labour's Brexit spokesman Sir Keir Starmer says Theresa May should agree to another referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2YxUqrf

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WTnCc2

General election risks 'killing Brexit', minister warns

The next Tory leader should not call a general election before Brexit is complete, the health secretary says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JNxm3S

Trump Administration Flying Migrants Out of Texas to Ease Overcrowding at Border

The Department of Homeland Security has begun flying recent border-crossers and asylum seekers to California in a program that may expand to coastal areas and the Canadian border. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JulV1w

Margaret Thatcher: How she confounded Tories who ridiculed idea of her as PM

How the grocer's daughter confounded her Conservative colleagues and worked her way to the top. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Hpq2cW

Barr Again Casts Doubt on Russia Inquiry’s Origins, Aligning With Trump’s Attacks

Mr. Barr said his review of the investigation has turned up “inadequate” answers. But some former officials expressed concern he was deliberately undercutting it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HA3k0I

U.S. Officials Say Iran Has Removed Missile Threat From Boats

Missiles have been unloaded from at least two small boats in Iranian waters, a move that American officials said could help defuse a brewing confrontation. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Vyupq3

Unita Blackwell, Winner of Voting Rights and Then the Vote, Dies at 86

A sharecropper’s daughter, she joined the voter-registration fight before becoming the first black woman elected a mayor in Mississippi. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30rHyVw

Votes at 16: Polling expert says there is no demand

The voting age could be lowered - but a polling expert is sceptical about its advantages. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2VBRf04

Former C.I.A. Officer Sentenced to 20 Years After Spying for China

The sentencing brings to close one of several high-profile cases involving Chinese attempts to recruit former American intelligence officers. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30oUQSx

Jim Jordan Claims Vindication, but Inquiry Says Talk of Abuse at Ohio State Was Rampant

An investigation into a team doctor’s sexual abuse found no hard evidence that coaches like Mr. Jordan knew, but it said dozens of other coaches acknowledged rumors of the doctor’s predatory behavior. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VAiyYh

After Alabama Abortion Law, 3 Democrats Propose a New Strategy

Senators Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren are taking an aggressive approach in a debate whose terms have long been set by conservatives. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2w7gnBo

De Blasio Once Ignored Trump. But in Iowa, It Was All Trump.

The mayor made his first trip to Iowa as a presidential candidate, showing off his new focus on criticizing Mr. Trump. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YFBU0p

Trump’s Financial Disclosure Form: Five Takeaways

The president’s family business had a down year in 2018. A close look at the numbers shows how politics, among other factors, is affecting his hotels, golf courses and other properties. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YyXbbU

What Trump Got Wrong on the Investigations Into Michael Flynn

The president said he could not have known Mr. Flynn was under investigation. But Mr. Flynn himself revealed it to a top Trump aide, and others warned Mr. Trump about him. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Jt54Mn

Steven Mnuchin Refuses to Comply With Subpoena for Trump’s Tax Returns

The rejection by the Treasury secretary is most likely the last move before the fight heads to court. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Vsi46B

News Analysis: To Contain Iran, Trump’s Newest Line in the Sand Looks a Lot Like Obama’s

Embracing A one-year “breakout” period — a time limit on Iran’s ability to build a nuclear bomb — was at the heart of the 2015 accord that the U.S. left in May 2018. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/30uZLBk

European elections 2019: Why adults are giving kids their vote

Climate-conscious adults are allowing children to cast their ballots at the 2019 European election. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JLVpzX

Leave.EU founder confirms he funded Nigel Farage in year after referendum

The now-leader of the Brexit Party received £450,000 from Arron Banks in the year after the referendum. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Ee37iY

House Equality Act Extends Civil Rights Protections to Gay and Transgender People

The House passed legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, but the White House and Republican Senate oppose it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JMLvy6

House Extends Civil Rights Protections to Gay and Transgender People

Kirsten Gillibrand Is Struggling. Will Abortion Rights Be Her Rallying Cry?

The New York senator is mired near the bottom of most polls but hopes to jump-start her campaign and fund-raising as she aggressively criticizes anti-abortion laws in Alabama and other states. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2QeuZbu

Trump Delays Auto Tariffs in Press for Deal With Japan, Europe

President Trump stepped back from opening another front in a global trade war by delaying tariffs on automobiles until later this year. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2w1gkHk

Guaidó Officials Rally at Venezuelan Embassy in Washington as a Stalemate Ends

The police arrested activists who had occupied the embassy since April, allowing diplomats representing the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó into the building. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Q5VsHY

Pelosi Suggests Using ‘Impeachment as a Purpose’ to Investigate

During a news conference, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that House Democrats could use an impeachment inquiry as a way to obtain documents and testimony from Trump administration officials. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Er3zun

European elections 2019: Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland can stay in EU

The SNP leader says voting for her party in the European elections is a chance to "make Scotland's voice heard". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Qa0AuA

Historical abuse: Bradley wants answers from political parties

Karen Bradley writes to NI party leaders over "fundamental questions" on historical abuse redress. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JKyIfr

Trump Delays Auto Tariffs Amid Other Trade Fights

President Trump stepped back from opening yet another front in a global trade war by delaying tariffs on global automobiles until later this year. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Jo5MdX

Can Paul Huntsman Save The Salt Lake Tribune?

Life got complicated for this scion of a powerful Utah family when he became the publisher of a struggling newspaper. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HxJSle

College Scholarships Hit With Big Tax Increases in New Tax Law

Higher education officials are calling on Congress to fix a provision in the sweeping tax overhaul of 2017 that has resulted in unintended tax bill increases. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VKn77k

U.S. Birthrate Drops 4th Year in a Row, Possibly Echoing the Great Recession

The birthrate hit a 32-year low and the fertility rate reached a record low in 2018, bringing the United States more in line with other wealthy countries. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Wfwdc0

Campus anti-Semitism must be stamped out, says universities minister

Chris Skidmore says it is "unjust" to expect Jewish groups to fund security for university events. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JnGIDR

On Politics: Trump Does Not Want Military Clash With Iran

President Trump told the acting defense secretary that he does not want a war with Iran, officials said, even as some aides are stoking tensions. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Jq2maJ

Guaidó Officials Rally at Venezuelan Embassy in Washington as a Stalemate Ends

Brexit: Talks between Tories and Labour set to close with no deal

Talks between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are about to close without an agreement, the BBC learns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2W3lrW4

House Passes Legislation Aiming to Shore Up Health Law and Lower Drug Costs

Democrats tied several bills together, trying to hold Republicans to promises to protect coverage of pre-existing conditions and rein in drug costs, but the minority party did not bite. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YxHL7O

Trump’s Immigration Plan Gets a Rose Garden Rollout and a Cool Reception

The plan was intended to strike a conciliatory tone, but Democrats and immigration advocates have long opposed many of the proposals outlined in it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HpNRl6

Democrats Seek Review of Russian Investment in Kentucky

A Russian aluminum company recently came out from under United States sanctions. Now it’s planning to invest $200 million in Kentucky, and maybe more in other states. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HpKudW

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: To Fox or Not to Fox?

The newest debate among the Democratic presidential candidates is whether accepting an invitation from Fox News is a Faustian bargain. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VHZz3f

‘Nothing Has Been Done’: Khashoggi’s Fiancée Urges Action Against Saudi Arabia

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, implored lawmakers in wrenching testimony to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the columnist’s murder. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LR2hPg

Investigators Urge E.P.A. to Pursue Scott Pruitt for $124,000 in ‘Excessive’ Travel Costs

The E.P.A.’s inspector general found that Mr. Pruitt, the former head of the agency, had spent funds “without sufficient justification.” from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2M2wDP5

How Xi’s Last-Minute Switch on the Trade Deal Upended It

Xi Jinping miscalculated President Trump’s willingness to accept a changed deal. Now angry rhetoric could complicate efforts to return to negotiations. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JQ9BrA

Historical abuse compensation: Party leaders urge Bradley to act

Six political leaders ask the Northern Ireland secretary to compensate victims of historical abuse. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/30pLqpS

Republicans’ Messaging on Abortion Puts Democrats on the Defensive

The unusually forceful campaign has created challenges that Democrats did not expect as they struggle to combat misinformation and thwart further efforts to undercut access to abortion. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VtFvfO

Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran

The president’s statement came during a briefing on the rising tensions with Tehran, and officials said he was firm in saying he did not want a military clash. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LQI7F4

Pelosi Raises Impeachment as a Way to Break Trump’s Information Stonewall

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, facing President Trump’s blanket denial of documents and witnesses, said Thursday that an impeachment inquiry would aid House investigations. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Huq6XD

Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran

Trump’s Financial Disclosure Shows Mixed Results for His Businesses in 2018

A summary showed that revenues were up slightly at the president’s hotel in Washington and down nearly 10 percent at Mar-a-Lago. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WLEGAF

Holyrood's equalities committee backs a bill aiming to give children "equal protection from assault". from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Vu32NF

Trump Fulfills His Promises on Abortion, and to Evangelicals

President Trump, through his appointment of judges who oppose abortion rights and his graphic language, is again speaking a language the evangelicals embrace. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VHnPlV

UK to scrap passenger landing cards

Passengers landing at UK airports will no longer have to complete landing cards, the Home Office says. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2Yz2U1c

Heckles, Support, Shrugs: New Yorkers on de Blasio’s Presidential Bid

Mayor Bill de Blasio, in announcing his campaign, described his city as “legendarily tough and big and complicated.” In their response, New Yorkers proved just how apt that was. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YyPoei

On Washington: ‘Bigger Than a Party of Old White Men’: G.O.P. Women Seek to Replenish House Ranks

After the disastrous 2018 midterm elections, Republican women trying to right their political ship are focused on a special election in North Carolina. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2LLn7j1

On Washington: ‘Bigger Than a Party of Old White Men’: G.O.P. Women Seek to Replenish House Ranks

After the disastrous 2018 midterm elections, Republican women trying to right their political ship are focused on a special election in North Carolina. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WLKOJd

New Brexit Party AM calls Tommy Robinson 'courageous'

One of the party's new assembly recruits, David Rowlands, praises far-right activist Tommy Robinson. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2JLvlF1

Bill de Blasio on the Issues: What Kind of Democrat Is He?

Mr. de Blasio has focused on issues like education and criminal justice. But while he is a self-styled progressive, his record is more complex. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HuridL

President Trump Grants Pardon to Conrad Black

The pardon was the latest example of the president using a unilateral power of his office to absolve a prominent figure whose case personally resonates with him. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HmDYV9

Boris Johnson confirms bid for Tory leadership

Boris Johnson says he will run when Theresa May quits, saying: "Of course I'm going to go for it." from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2w3cld8

Bill de Blasio on the Issues: What Kind of Democrat Is He?

Mr. de Blasio has focused on issues like education and criminal justice. But while he is a self-styled progressive, his record is more complex. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Efyjy9

Mayor Bill de Blasio Enters 2020 Race for President

Mr. de Blasio, the mayor of New York City, said his accomplishments in the country’s largest city could serve as a national model. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2WInU5q

Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City, Announces Run for President

Mr. de Blasio, in the middle of his second and final term, said his accomplishments in the country’s largest city could serve as a national model. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HmhymN

Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City, Announces Run for President

Mr. de Blasio, in the middle of his second and final term, said his accomplishments in the country’s largest city could serve as a national model. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W70J7J

Left and Right Agree on Criminal Justice: They Were Both Wrong Before

In the 1990s, lawmakers united on a “tough on crime” approach. But in a new report, members of both parties denounced that approach as unsparingly as they once promoted it. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Jmbtcp

On Washington: ‘Bigger Than a Party of Old White Men’: G.O.P. Women Seek to Replenish House Ranks

After the disastrous 2018 midterm elections, Republican women trying to right their political ship are focused on a special election in North Carolina. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JJMKhx

HS2 will 'short change' the North, say peers

HS2 does not offer value for money and could "short change" the North, warns Lords committee. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2WKQToZ

On Politics: Images of Missiles Prompted Debate Over Iran Threat

New intelligence on Iran that has alarmed the White House, but divided government officials and foreign allies, was compiled from photos of missiles on small boats. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2JlaXvb

Theresa May due to meet Tory MPs over leadership

The PM is meeting senior backbench Conservatives who want her to set out a "roadmap" for leaving office. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HkqzwE

President Trump Grants Pardon to Conrad Black

Trump’s Love for Tariffs Began in Japan’s ’80s Boom

Thirty years later, few issues have defined Donald J. Trump’s presidency more than his love for tariffs — and on few issues has he been more unswerving. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Q4TxDG

Images of Missiles at Sea Set Off Debate Over Iran Threat

The photographs fueled fears that Iran would fire missiles at U.S. naval ships in the Persian Gulf. But some said the moves could be defensive acts against Washington provocations. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HyuQMa

Images of Missiles at Sea Set Off Debate Over Iran Threat

Probation service: Offender supervision to be renationalised

Former Justice Secretary Chris Grayling's part-privatisation of the probation system is being reversed. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2W3Tw8f

Senate’s Churn of Confirmations Brings Complaints of a ‘Legislative Graveyard’

Critics say the emphasis on judicial and administration nominations has derailed the Senate’s legislative agenda — and diminished the legacy of the chamber. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HrmPbN

30 Years Ago, Trump’s Answer for Competing With Japan Was the Same as It Is Today for China: Tariffs

The president’s fondness for taxing imports was forged in the 1980s, in economic — and real estate — battles with Japan. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Hr2tiN

Air Marshals Are the Latest Officials Diverted to the Border to Handle the Surge of Migrants

The T.S.A. specifically asked for help from two armed law enforcement teams usually tasked with providing security on flights and at airports. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VL4pNe

Richard Lugar Is Remembered as a ‘True American Statesman’

The service for the six-term Republican senator from Indiana, who died last month, had many of the trappings of a state funeral. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2W5pkJY

After Pelosi Says She Has a ‘Little Jail,’ Barr Asks, ‘Did You Bring Your Handcuffs?’

The attorney general has been the target of Democrats’ ire for weeks over his handling of the Mueller report. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2YBi7PD

Trump Immigration Plan Emphasizes Immigrants’ Skills Over Family Ties

The plan, to be unveiled Thursday, will significantly scale back family-based immigration and increase the educational and skills requirements to move to the United States. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2HpcA7I

White House Again Rejects Democrats’ Requests for Documents in Corruption Inquiry

The letter from the White House counsel, Pat Cipollone, argues that Congress was not a law enforcement body and doesn’t have the standing to investigate the president. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2VBIWGa

Joe Biden, Campaigning in New Hampshire, Straddles Past and Present

Mr. Biden’s warm, unhurried, feel-your-pain approach to campaigning frequently delighted potential voters. But his style and remarks also ran the risk of appearing dated. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Hm8DSx

MPs ask Instagram chiefs about suicide poll

App executives are questioned by MPs two days after the apparent suicide of a Malaysian teenager. from BBC News - UK Politics https://bbc.in/2HllAf9

U.S., Mexico and Canada Near Deal on Metal Tariffs, Mnuchin Says

A potential thaw in trade relations comes as tension between the United States and China grows. from NYT > Politics https://nyti.ms/2Yxtl7D

White House Says It Won’t Sign Global Pact for Tougher Measures on Online Violence