On Politics: Trump Sees Future in Tariffs
Concluding that his tariff threat worked with Mexico, the president vowed to hit Beijing with more levies if it did not accede to America’s trade demands.
Maine’s New Abortion Law Will Allow Non-Doctors to Perform Procedure
The law, which will go into effect in September, will allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other medical professionals to administer abortions.
Inspectors Say Iran Is Increasing Production of Nuclear Fuel
The move, which involves low-enriched uranium, comes after President Trump abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal and as tensions between Tehran and Washington have increased.
Missouri’s Last Abortion Clinic Wins Temporary Reprieve in the Courts
A St. Louis judge issued a preliminary injunction that will keep the state’s only abortion clinic open. The state has until June 21 to make a decision on the facility’s license.
How Much Will Age Matter in the 2020 Race?
In the On Politics newsletter: The generational gap could be a big deal in the 2020 election — and that goes for both candidates and voters.
Trump Says Mexico Tariffs Worked, Emboldening Trade Fight With China
President Trump backed off his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico last week — but the encounter suggests more tariffs could be on the way
Trump Needs a Target to Stay Interested in His Campaign. For Now, It’s Biden.
On Tuesday, President Trump will engage with the former vice president, if indirectly, for the first time during the 2020 campaign when they both make appearances in Iowa.
Infowars Agrees to Part Ways With Pepe the Frog
Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe, sued to stop its use by the far-right website. Infowars agreed on Monday, paying a $15,000 settlement.
Images of Travelers Stolen in Cyberattack on Border Agency
The government said tens of thousands of images of travelers and license plates had been hacked after they were transferred without authorization by a subcontractor.
The Story Behind the Police Commissioner’s Handwritten Stonewall Apology
The police had long refused to apologize for the violent 1969 raid that galvanized the modern gay rights movement. Commissioner James O’Neill described his change of heart.
Justice Breyer Raises Specter of Perpetual Detention Without Trial at Guantánamo
The Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of a man who has been held in wartime detention for 17 years with no end in sight.
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