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Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump
President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.
By Lily Kuo
us
The China Gambit: From Nixon to Trump
President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.
By Edward Wong
world
As Their Leaders Meet, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart
Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.
By Vivian Wang
us
Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy
The president’s top military adviser is walking a tightrope as he leads the military through a divisive and unpopular war.
By Greg Jaffe
us
Senate Again Rejects Bid to End Iran War, but G.O.P. Opposition Grows
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.
By Megan Mineiro
world
Israel Says Netanyahu Made a Secret Trip to U.A.E., Which Says He Didn’t
The claim and the denial signaled both how close Israel and the United Arab Emirates have become, and how delicate that relationship remains.
By Pranav Baskar and Johnatan Reiss
us
Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
By Sarah Kliff
us
Justice Dept. Sues to Block Ethics Punishments of Administration Lawyers
The move escalates the administration’s feud with legal disciplinary bodies over the ethical conduct of government lawyers.
By Devlin Barrett
us
Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ Prompts Ethical Concerns
A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.
By Karoun Demirjian
us
Murdaugh Murder Convictions Overturned by South Carolina’s Top Court
The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases.
By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
us
The ‘Murdaugh Murders’: What to Know About the Case in South Carolina
A court overturned the murder convictions against Alex Murdaugh, who had been found guilty in the killing of his wife and younger son. Here are the basics of the entire case.
By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Christina Morales
travel
Searching Paris for Ben Franklin, America’s ‘Least-Dead’ Founder
The aging statesman braved rough seas and arduous carriage rides to reach Paris, where he persuaded the French to back the American rebels. We followed in his footsteps.
By Eric Weiner and Camille McOuat
us
Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.
By Pooja Salhotra
us
Is Trump Tuned Out to Americans’ Financial Needs? A Remark Suggests Yes.
Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”
By Katie Glueck
business
Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From EVs
Honda posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.
By River Akira Davis
us
Utah Children’s Book Author Who Poisoned Husband Will Spend Life in Prison
Kouri Richins, 36, who wrote a children’s book about grief after murdering Eric Richins, will serve without the option of parole.
By Remy Tumin
us
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
By Colby Smith
us
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.
By Eduardo Medina
us
Political Organizer Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race
Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.
By Kellen Browning
us
Georgia Governor Calls Special Session to Redistrict for 2028 Elections
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, also asked lawmakers to delay changes to the state’s election system that could cause disarray in the midterms.
By Rick Rojas
world
French Hantavirus Patient Is Critically Ill as Outbreak Reaches 11 Cases
The woman, who was a passenger on the MV Hondius, was breathing with the help of an artificial lung, officials in Paris said.
By Leo Sands and Ségolène Le Stradic
us
U.S. Cruise Passenger Moved Out of Isolation
The passenger, who had tested positive once in the Canary Islands, was being monitored in a special biocontainment facility in Omaha, until a new test came back negative.
By Sonia A. Rao and Apoorva Mandavilli
arts
Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
By Emmanuel Morgan
opinion
Xi Is Planning for China’s Final Victory Over the U.S.
While Trump chases quick wins and flashy optics, Xi plays a generational game for global dominance.
By Julian Gewirtz
opinion
My Son Never Turned 7. Because of Choices in Washington, Others Won’t Either.
More children will die because the Trump administration is cutting pediatric cancer research.
By Zain Habboo
arts
Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump’s Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip’
Late night hosts responded to President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by 17 chief executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk.
By Trish Bendix
nyregion
Giuliani Returns to Broadcasting After Illness: ‘I Feel 100 Percent’
Rudolph W. Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor, was in critical condition with pneumonia in a Florida hospital earlier this month.
By Jonah E. Bromwich
arts
Middleman Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Is Sentenced to 2 Years
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, had admitted to selling 51 vials of ketamine to the actor, including the dose that killed him.
By Matt Stevens
world
Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation
Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône-et-Loire, a rural region in central-eastern France.
By Ephrat Livni