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Trump's Frustration With Putin Preceded Resumption of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

View in browser July 9, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News Supreme Court Clears Way for Mass Firings at Federal Agencies The justices announced they were not ruling on the legality of the specific downsizing plans but they allowed the Trump administration to proceed for now with its restructuring efforts. Trump's Frustration With Putin Preceded Resumption of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine President Trump lashed out at the Russian leader on Tuesday, signaling a change in his posture toward the conflict. U.S. Botched a Deal to Swap Venezuelans Held in El Salvador for Americans Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. envoy to Venezuela were both working on different deals and ended up at cross purposes. Editors' Picks Against Illegal Immigration, but Married to Someone Here Illegally Chris Allred's views were shaped by economic changes. Now, facing an immigration crackdown, where do he and his wife go from here? Opinion | Lawrence Summers: This Law Made Me Ashamed of My Country A focus on economics misses the human brutality that is the most problematic aspect of this legislation. World Two Brothers Come Face to Face in a Ruinous Civil War Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet. The French Seaside Factory Trying to Break China's Chokehold on Rare Earths The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how. Wildfires Burn Across Europe After Blistering Heat Wave A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week. See more world news U.S. In Flooded Texas, Questions About FEMA's Role and Fate President Trump wants to shutter the agency and shift responsibility and costs of emergency management to the states. In Texas, that process appears to already be underway. How Do You Self-Identify? For Many Americans, Checking a Box Won't Do. The New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said that his background doesn't fit neatly into simple categories. Others say they've struggled with the same issue. California Rejects Trump Demand to Remove Trans Athletes From Women's Sports The Trump administration signaled that it would pursue enforcement actions against the state and previously threatened to cut federal education funds. See more U.S. news Politics Laura Loomer, Trump's Blunt Instrument The right-wing provocateur and Islamophobe has few friends in the West Wing but a big fan in the Oval Office. How Insularity Defined the Last Stages of Biden's Career The effort by Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s inner circle to limit access to him helps explain why it took him more than three weeks to drop his re-election bid after his disastrous debate performance. Liberal Fund-Raising Drive Seeks $250 Million to Aid Pushback Against Trump Donors hope to raise huge sums of money to help those fighting what they see as a drift toward authoritarianism, but without attracting unwanted White House attention. See more political news Business 7 Rounds of Talks and No Deal: Japan Girds for New Era of U.S. Relations Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump's trade frustrations. Agriculture Dept. to Crack Down on Chinese Ownership of American Farmland The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy. The Mamdani Debate Moves to Silicon Valley A partner at Sequoia, the venture capital giant drew criticism for calling the Democratic mayoral candidate for New York an "Islamist." See more business news Technology OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center. State Dept. Is Investigating Messages Impersonating Rubio, Official Says A person or people imitating the secretary of state used artificial intelligence to send text and voice messages to foreign diplomats and U.S. officials, the department said in a cable to employees. See more technology news Arts Sean Combs Will Be Sentenced in October The music mogul was convicted last week on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, each carrying a maximum of 10 years in prison. The Curious Animals of Amsterdam's Art Zoo A new museum in a 17th-century canal house brings together fantastical taxidermy and natural history objects in an eclectic and eccentric mix. Peter Sellars Is Still Living His Life Through Art The director, one of the most influential in opera, is staging new productions in New York, France and Austria this summer. See more arts news New York Mayor and Police Chiefs Let Corruption Fester at N.Y.P.D., Suits Charge The lawsuits, by four former police officers, claim that a culture of cronyism ruled the department. James Essig, who was chief of detectives, said that promotions were sold for $15,000. Should New York City Ditch Its Party Primaries in Favor of Open Races? A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an "open primary" system for elections in New York City. Here's how the plan would work. Barnard College Pledges 'Zero Tolerance' for Antisemitism in Settlement Jewish and Israeli students had sued the school, saying they faced severe and pervasive discrimination on campus. See more New York news Food The Caribbean, Filtered Through One Chef's Imagination Our critic reviews Kabawa in the East Village, where Paul Carmichael brings a singular skill (but no fussiness) to the food he grew up on. In Koreatown, Musaek's Menu Looks to the Sea Comal showcases the Mexican larder, Asano brings a cafe to Sandro's and more restaurant news. See more food news Science Trump Wants to Kill a Chemical Safety Board. Chemical Makers Object. The White House is planning to eliminate the board, a small agency that investigates chemical disasters to understand what went wrong. Lung Cancer Screening on Wheels On the road with a 68,000-pound tractor-trailer that crisscrosses West Virginia, saving lives. Trump's Budget Would Clip Bird Banding. Hunters Are Not Happy. The Bird Banding Laboratory has turned duck hunters into citizen scientists. What happens if it is defunded? See more science news Travel Sweden's Secret to Well-Being? Tiny Urban Gardens. Known as koloniträdgårdar, they provide city dwellers access to nature, fresh produce and community. On Colorado's Wild Prairies, the Rest of the World Disappears The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill of total solitude. See more travel news Real Estate Lorna Simpson's Brooklyn Art Studio Is on the Market The four-story modern house in Fort Greene, which the artist had built two decades ago, is asking $6.5 million. For Family Reunions, Just Walk Down the Hall Living in the same apartment building as a family member has provided the right balance of privacy and comfort to some New Yorkers. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Is Gary Shteyngart One of the Last Novelists to Make Real Money From the Craft? Mr. Shteyngart was once told he might be. With his sixth novel, "Vera, or Faith," out now, he's spent the last few years spending it well. Actors Dressing the Part of Tourists A duo's charisma drew attention to their outfits on the streets of Hong Kong. See more fashion news Obituaries Richard Greenberg, Playwright Whose 'Take Me Out' Won a Tony, Dies at 67 More than 30 of his plays were produced on Broadway and off. Many of them dealt with the manners and mores of New York's upper middle class. Ivar Giaever, Nobel Winner in Quantum Physics, Dies at 96 A former "D" student from Norway, he made his mark at G.E.'s Research Lab in the U.S., in part by confirming a pivotal theory about superconductivity. Norman Tebbit, Consertavive Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94 He was a potential prime minister until he left high office to care for his wife, who was seriously hurt in a bombing by the Irish Republican Army. See more Obituaries Opinion Michelle Goldberg How to Make Senate Republicans Pay for Their Awful Bill As Dan Osborn begins a new Senate campaign, he thinks some Republicans have buyer's remorse. Op-Docs The Last Words of a Dying Glacier A glacier is disappearing. An artist is trying to preserve its sound. Bret Stephens For Israel, It Pays to Be a Winner Diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East are the result of military victories. Guest Essay Democrats Have 'a Massive Blind Spot When It Comes to Male Issues' If men had supported Kamala Harris at the same level as women, Harris would have won the popular vote, and possibly the Electoral College. The Opinions The G.O.P. Fought for This Bill. When Trump's Cuts Came? Silence. The unlikely rise and tragic fall of a bipartisan solution on gun violence. 24 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay The Grip That Race and Identity Have on My Students We cannot return to the innocence of the Obama era even if that is what we want. 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