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A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo

President Trump and the White House regularly circulate imagery that has been manipulated by A.I. But the photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong was different.

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In Under 500 Words, a Judge Weaponized Wit to Free a Child Detained by ICE

Our critic annotates the barbed wordplay of a decision challenging the Trump administration’s theory of executive power.

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Renee Good’s Relatives Speak to Lawmakers in Washington

Two brothers of Ms. Good, who was shot by a federal agent, lamented the lack of change, while Minnesota’s governor denounced immigration operations in schools.

New York Attorney General to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids

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Hamed Aleaziz, Sutton Raphael, Rebecca Suner, June Kim and Whitney Shefte

Republicans Still Back Trump on Immigration, With Slight Dip, Polls Say

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China’s Leadership Shake-Up May Be Driven by Paranoia

U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.

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Xi Jinping during a military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing last year. — Greg Baker/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are Murky

Officials and business leaders welcomed lower tariffs, but India has not yet confirmed that it will stop buying Russian oil.

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President Meets With Colombia’s Leader at White House

Donald Trump, in a blue suit, and Narendra Modi, in a gray jacket, extend their hands. A red and white flag and an audience are visible. — Eric Lee/The New York Times

Colombians Rally During Their President’s Meeting with Trump

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Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms

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‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of Trump, Waits for Its Home

A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of President Trump’s golf courses in Florida.

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Bill to End Shutdown Passes House and Heads to Trump’s Desk

In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face the Harshest Scrutiny

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Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability

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Clintons Ask to Testify Publicly in House Epstein Inquiry

Bill and Hillary Clinton, who finally agreed to be deposed, made the request to try to prevent Republicans from selectively leaking their testimony.

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U.K. Police Investigating Former Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Ties

Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Former President Bill Clinton and former Senator Hillary Clinton at President Trump’s inauguration in 2025. — Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial, Charged With Rape

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Epstein’s Trust Reveals Who Would Inherit His Fortune

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Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie

It’s not really a movie at all. It’s a marketing deck, our critic writes.

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Melania Trump stands smiling, wearing a black suit and stilettos. The white wall behind her features large “MELANIA” lettering and Amazon MGM Studios text. — Doug Mills/The New York Times

Analysis

China’s Leadership Shake-Up May Be Driven by Paranoia

U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.

6 min read

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions

A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

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F/A-18 fighter jets parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln in 2024. — Pool photo by Fazry Ismail

The Great Read

The Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown on Minneapolis

Nick Shirley had struggled to expand his reach. With a new approach after a missionary trip, he caused a sensation with a video about possible fraud.

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A man pointing a small videocamera at himself. His image can be seen on the screen. A woman is sitting nearby. — Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Colleges See Major Racial Shifts in Student Enrollment

An analysis shows that flagship state universities had major increases in Black and Hispanic students after a ban on race-conscious admissions.

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A red building near trees features a stately white facade with ionic columns and a clock near the top. — Alamy

A Role Model for How to Die

After learning he had metastatic prostate cancer, Brian Cahill took full control of his remaining time.

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A man wearing pajamas makes snow angels. — James Adolf

More Parents Are Rejecting a Lifesaving Vitamin Shot for Newborns

For decades, hospitals have given babies a vitamin K injection to protect against bleeding. Now, the shot appears to be facing resistance.

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With hands raised, a baby is seen from behind as a woman places it on a white, blue and pink blanket. — Getty Images

Lindsey Vonn Suffered Torn A.C.L. in Crash, but Hopes to Compete at Olympics

Vonn fell around a sharp turn early in a race in Crans-Montana last Friday, the last World Cup downhill event before the Olympics.

From The Athletic

Club for U.S. Team in Milan Will No Longer Be Named ‘Ice House’

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Fabrice Coffrini/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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Arsenal Faces Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Semifinals

Mikel Arteta’s team leads 3-2 on aggregate going into the game at Emirates Stadium.

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Opinion

Thomas B. Edsall

Project 2028

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An illustration of two bundled-up protesters standing close together. One holds a sign that reads “ICE Out,” and an upside-down American flag flies behind their heads. — Iris Legendre

Roxane Gay

The Risk We Face in Opposing Trump

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Julia Azari and John Guida

Trump Is a Backlash President

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A bucket of popcorn on its side, with an image of Melania Trump printed on it and some of the popcorn spilling out.

Carlos Lozada

Melania’s Memoir Was Bad, but the Movie Is Worse

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