Today's Headlines: Trump’s Show of Force Begins to Take Shape as Guard Troops Deploy in D.C.

Cuomo's Attack on Mamdani's Apartment Struck a New York Nerve

View in browser August 13, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump's Show of Force Begins to Take Shape as Guard Troops Deploy in D.C. Troops appeared near the Washington Monument on Tuesday evening. But it remained unclear whether the eventual show of force would match the president's apocalyptic rhetoric. Cuomo's Attack on Mamdani's Apartment Struck a New York Nerve The attacks in the New York City mayor's race may have veered into the personal, but they also reflected a larger debate on who should benefit from government regulation of housing costs. Russia Is Suspected to Be Behind Breach of Federal Court Filing System Federal officials are scrambling to assess the damage and address flaws in a sprawling, heavily used computer system long known to have vulnerabilities. Editors' Picks What Does It Mean to Be a 'Very American' Artist Now? Robert Longo was a little nervous about opening a big show in Denmark this year. Opinion | A Half-Baked Alaska Summit The meeting is a bad idea, but there's an opportunity for Trump to punish Putin's thievery. World Russia Makes a Swift Battlefield Advance, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine's positions. Israeli Hostage Families Call for Nationwide Walkout Relatives of captives held by Hamas denounced the Israeli government for what they called "an endless war without purpose." It was unclear how many people would take part in the labor strike. Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video Footage shows a Chinese coast guard vessel chasing a Philippine boat and then ramming a Chinese warship. It was the latest confrontation in the contested waters. See more world news U.S. How College Financial Troubles Could Reshape the Student Experience Austerity is coming to colleges boxed in by President Trump's cuts and their own troubles. As they lay off workers, cut majors and take other steps, the changes may eventually be felt in classrooms. Trump Promised a Golden Age. Then a Montana Lumber Plant Closed Down. Anger over well-paid manufacturing jobs giving way to lower-wage work fueled President Trump's rise. With his movement now in power, who gets blamed as the trend continues? After Fatal Explosion, Focus Turns to Steel Mill's Future and Past The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local regulators. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Deploys National Guard for D.C. Crime but Called Jan. 6 Rioters 'Very Special' President Trump said he needed to send in the Guard to secure the nation's capital. But on Jan. 6, 2021 — the most lawless day in recent Washington history — he had a very different reaction. When Trump Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen The U.S. president is pushing to end the war in Ukraine, but analysts say the Russian leader could turn a hastily planned meeting to his advantage. These Are the Voters Who Should Scare Democrats Most Working-class Americans who until recently voted Democratic said the party should not count on a backlash to President Trump to win them back. Still, there were pockets of opportunity. See more political news Business Key Inflation Gauge Sped Up in July as Companies Grappled With Tariffs July's Consumer Price Index report showed an acceleration in "core" prices that strip out volatile food and energy items. Rollout of Trump's D.C. Crackdown Included Fox News Stars and Charts Jeanine Pirro had a starring role in promoting the president's federal takeover on TV, and Will Cain's charts made a cameo. Trump's Pick to Lead Labor Data Agency Adds to Fears of Political Interference Economists on the left and right criticized E.J. Antoni for misunderstanding the data he would now oversee. See more business news Technology Hidden Inside Our Electronics, Tiny Doodles From Another Era Decades ago, designers etched microscopic doodles onto silicon chips to leave their marks. Now, techno-archaeologists search for the tiny fossils. A.I. Start-Up Perplexity Offers to Buy Google's Chrome Browser for $34.5 Billion The tiny start-up hopes to take advantage of an upcoming antitrust ruling against the tech giant. Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over Claims It Favors OpenAI The billionaire said in posts on X that the consumer tech giant was violating antitrust laws by giving preferential treatment to OpenAI on the App Store. See more technology news Arts White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions The Trump administration is giving museums 120 days to replace "divisive or ideologically driven language with unifying, historically accurate and constructive descriptions." 'Road House' Still Reigns as the Best Bad Movie In 1989, Patrick Swayze played a bouncer at an outrageously out-of-control bar. It set a standard for a movie that's irresistible, almost in spite of itself. Taylor Swift Announces New Album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' The singer-songwriter revealed the name of her 12th original studio album in a surprise announcement, but no other details. See more arts news New York What Is Rent Stabilization, and Why Is It an Issue in the Mayor's Race? Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's push to keep "rich" people out of less-expensive apartments is aimed at his political rival in New York, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Mentally Ill Detainees Are Trapped in Legal Limbo, Lawsuit Says A suit accuses New York State's mental health system of delaying treatment to restore people to competency, leaving them to languish on Rikers Island. Central Park Leaders Ask N.Y.C. Officials to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages The Central Park Conservancy, which manages the park, had not taken a public stance on the issue as it became politically contentious — until now. See more New York news Food This Secret Ingredient Makes Homemade Ice Cream Easy The best ice cream this summer is the one you create: Make your own flavors with this easy vanilla base and five smart tips. Why Is Martha's Vineyard Going Vegan? It's All About Tick Bites. Islanders' diets are being upended by an onslaught of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-induced allergy to meat and dairy. 18 Easy, Protein-Packed Recipes for Back-to-School Lunches Make-ahead burritos, easy chickpea salad, baked chicken meatballs and more tasty lunch ideas for little bodies with long days. See more food news Magazine I'm Not a Friendly Person. That's My Secret Weapon. My hometown is indolent and inhospitable, and so am I. What Does It Mean to Be a 'Very American' Artist Now? Robert Longo was a little nervous about opening a big show in Denmark this year. See more magazine news Well R.S.V. Season Is Approaching. Here's How to Protect Yourself. Doctors recommend that eligible people get vaccinated in late summer or early fall so antibodies can kick in before cases spread. Does Drinking Milk Actually Make Your Bones Stronger? The drink has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more complicated. 4 Fitness Tests Trainers Swear By Starting a new workout routine? Just curious where you stand? Use these exercises to measure your fitness. See more on Well Travel Can This New 'Elite' Travel Card Compete With Amex and Chase? When it launched its Strata Elite card, Citi entered the high-end market for travel rewards cards. Here's how it compares with its top competitors. Who'll Stop the Rain? At Some Weddings, the Answer is a Shaman For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away. See more travel news Fashion & Style Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Are Engaged, but All Eyes Are on the Ring After years of speculation, the soccer superstar's engagement is big news, but it's the enormous diamond perched on Ms. Rodríguez's finger that has everyone talking. A Talisman for Tasteful Travelers Its fans include Anjelica Huston and the Row founders, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. A City Girl Allergic to Wearing Black A New York City transplant dresses "like a rainbow" with help from a color wheel kept in her closet. See more fashion news T Magazine Is It Cake or Is It Salad? In the pastry world's latest round of culinary trickery, desserts are posing as crudités. Video | My Favorite Artwork | Robert Longo The artist discusses a work by the 17th-century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi that he believes "blows Caravaggio away." Dinner Is Served, at a 200-Foot-Long Table in the Oregon Woods The winery Antica Terra has inaugurated its new al fresco dining space, where birdsong is the only music. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Judge T.S. Ellis III, 85, Dies; Stirred Outcry Over Manafort Sentence He imposed a 47-month prison term on Mr. Trump's former campaign chairman, who was convicted of fraud. Sentencing guidelines recommended up to 24 years. David Mazzarella, Editor Who Helped Reshape USA Today, Dies at 87 For five years, he honed the paper's focus on hard news and enterprising journalism, distancing it from its reputation for fluffy, bite-sized stories. Sheila Jordan, Fearless Vocal Improviser, Is Dead at 96 She was revered in the jazz world as a chance taker who communicated an effervescent joy in the pure act of singing. Danielle Spencer, Child Star on 'What's Happening!!,' Is Dead at 60 She played a witty teenager on one of the first American television shows that centered Black teenagers. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Democrats Delivered Millions to Texarkana. It Didn't Matter One Bit. How liberalism went to die on the Texas-Arkansas border. Video An Unlikely Last Resort for Getting Out of Prison One filmmaker's playbook for helping people get clemency. Jessica Grose The Problem Is With Men's Sperm Environmental toxins may be depleting male fertility. It's time to raise awareness in a major way. Guest Essay How Trump Is Undoing 80 Years of American Greatness The U.S. risks not just being left behind, but out of the game entirely. Guest Essay Geometry Solves Gerrymandering A new level of partisan one-upmanship should spur urgent demands for reform. Guest Essay The Reasons Israelis Have Closed Their Eyes to Gaza Multiple factors have caused the starvation ravaging Gaza. But Israel must accept that its actions are the main cause. See more Opinion If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. 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