News Analysis: Report Gives Trump an Opening, but Undercuts His Narrative
A 500-page report, the most comprehensive look at the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, reflected a messier reality than the story line promoted by the White House.
White House Defends Trump’s Salute to a North Korean Military Officer
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, described the act as “a common courtesy,” but critics said it was an inappropriate gesture that was meant to symbolize respect.
House Immigration Bill, Pitched as Compromise, Tilts to a Harder Line
A proposed compromise up for a House vote next week would make hard-line changes to the legal immigration system in exchange for protections for young immigrants.
Ed Sadlowski, Fiery Steelworkers Insurgent, Dies at 79
The Chicagoan became leader of a local when he was 26 but failed to defeat the union brass to win the organization’s national presidency.
Waffle House Apologizes Over Handcuffing of Black Customers in Bill Dispute
After a police encounter at one of its restaurants in Florida was caught on video, the chain said it planned to retrain employees in customer service.
Arizona Man Who Was Beaten by Officers Gets Charges Against Him Dismissed
Robert Johnson, 35, had been charged with disorderly conduct and hindering prosecution. Four Mesa officers were put on leave after a video showed them beating him.
Trump Expected to List China Tariffs, Potentially Reigniting Trade War
The White House may phase in tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods as the United States tries to continue negotiations.
Ex-Girlfriend Sues Florida College Student, Alleging He Shared Intimate Videos
A woman says her boyfriend shared sexual videos with his Delta Sigma Phi fraternity brothers without her consent. The chapter has been suspended.
Democrats Find Vindication, and New Agony, in Report on Comey
Hillary Clinton supporters saw the report on James Comey as proof the F.B.I. wronged her in 2016. “It’s disappointing and infuriating,” one ally said.
Oakland Jogger Who Threw Out Homeless Man’s Belongings Faces a Related Robbery Charge
The jogger, who threw some items in a lake, returned to the scene the next day and took the phone of a man who recognized him and began recording, the authorities said.
Comey Often Thought He Knew Best. That May Have Hurt the F.B.I.
A Justice Department report that is highly critical of James B. Comey’s handling of the Clinton email investigation has cast a shadow over his legacy as a top law enforcement official.
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