Today's Headlines: White House Meeting Ends With Few Signs of Progress on Ukraine

Newsmax Will Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit

View in browser August 19, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News White House Meeting Ends With Few Signs of Progress on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine pressed for security guarantees in a cordial meeting with President Trump and European leaders. Newsmax Will Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit Dominion Voting Systems sued the right-wing cable channel for broadcasting false claims that the voting machine company had rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election. Republican Bid to Help Trump Move Past Epstein Falls Flat Republicans in Congress managed to recess for the summer without voting on the issue, but it has continued to dog them and awaits them when they return. Editors' Picks The Madden Sisters Don't Want to Be Institutionalized Medicaid pays for most of the in-home care that lets disabled Americans live independently. Will coming cuts put that care in jeopardy? Opinion | What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life The medical profession has clear rules and responsibilities. What about the chatbots? World Putin's Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky In Alaska, the Russian leader proposed that Ukraine hand over the remainder of the Donbas region to Moscow to stop the fighting. Hamas Accepts New Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal, Officials Say It was unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was on board with the terms, which came as Qatar and Egypt were intensifying mediation efforts. Talks Restart as Air Canada Union Says Strike Will Continue Negotiations between the airline and the flight attendants' union resumed on Monday, hours after a labor relations board declared the walkout illegal. See more world news U.S. Texas Democrats End Walkout, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass Democratic lawmakers' returned to the Capitol, and Republicans redrew their maps again, trying to flips seats and make their existing districts stronger. For D.C.'s Homeless, Strained Lives Become More Unstable Some on the street have been forced to move, while others are fearful they could be next. Many face an even more uncertain future. An Ohio City Faces a Future Without Haitian Workers: 'It's Not Going to Be Good' Springfield faced a crisis after Donald Trump falsely claimed Haitians were eating pets. Now his policies are driving out workers like Wilford Rinvil, who left for Canada. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Wants to Fight Democrats on Crime. They're Treading Cautiously. Democrats see the federal takeover of Washington as a way for President Trump to stoke fear for political gain. But they are mindful that issues of public safety continue to resonate with their own supporters. Republican Stacy Garrity Announces Bid to Challenge Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania Republicans hope Ms. Garrity, the state treasurer, will give them a shot against Gov. Josh Shapiro. But he will be tough to beat, and the Republican field could still be complicated by Doug Mastriano. Trump Wants to End Mail-In Voting Ahead of Next Year's Midterms The president does not have the power to unilaterally change voting laws, and any executive order regarding elections is likely to see immediate legal challenges. See more political news Business Prices Are Rising, but Not for Oil and Gas Plentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success. Goodbye, MSNBC. Hello, MS NOW. The cable news network is changing its name this year because a corporate spinoff is separating MSNBC from its cousin, NBC News. Soho House to Be Taken Private in $2.7 Billion Deal Ashton Kutcher will join the board of the company, an operator of private clubs, which has faced criticism from investors over its business model. See more business news Technology Madison Avenue Is Starting to Love A.I. Advertisers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to make their commercials. Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling. The Athletes at China's Robot Games Fell Down a Lot The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too. See more technology news Arts Dealer Known as 'Ketamine Queen' to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Case Jasveen Sangha will plead guilty to selling the ketamine that killed the "Friends" star, prosecutors said. She could face decades in prison. For a 'Twisted Tale,' Amanda Knox and Grace Van Patten Became One Knox served as an executive producer on "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox," an ambitious new Hulu mini-series that recounts her infamous international crime saga. Meg Duffy, an Indie-Rock Guitar Ace, Finds a New Voice Over a decade, Duffy has played alongside a host of respected bands. On a new LP as Hand Habits, the musician emerges in love and more connected to their body. See more arts news New York Two Gunmen in Attack at a Brooklyn Bar Were Among Those Killed The Sunday morning shootout at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights happened after a gang-related dispute, the police said. Can Cuomo's New Attack Mode Win Back Voters and Donors? Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has overhauled his campaign strategy as he continues his bid to become mayor of New York City on a third-party line. New York Prisons Accused of Defying Judge on Solitary Confinement The illegal practices continued despite a judge's order last year that corrections officials follow state law on the issue, a civil liberties group said in a court filing. See more New York news Science These Majestic Seabirds Never Stop Pooping Streaked shearwaters keep a very regular rhythm throughout their daily foraging flights, shedding about 5 percent of their body mass every hour. A New Way to Reduce Children's Deaths: Cash Simply giving money to poor families at certain times reduced deaths among young children by nearly half, a new study found. See more science news Magazine They Were Treated Like Orphans. But They Knew the Truth. In Syria, the Assad regime took hundreds of children away from their parents. A Times investigation reveals the workings of the operation — and how one family fought to reunite. Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Syria's Missing Children The Assad regime took hundreds of children away from their parents and hid them in orphanages. See more magazine news Well A Common Weight Loss Drug Can Treat Severe Liver Disease, F.D.A. Says Wegovy has been approved for use among the growing number of Americans who have MASH. Why a Kiwi May Be the Perfect Snack The fiber-rich fruits are packed with nutrients. Here's how they may benefit your health. The Unseen Dangers of Floodwaters Even if the water looks safe, it could be filled with sewage and other hazards. See more on Well Travel 120 Degrees and Still They Come: The Allure of Death Valley in the Summer Roughly a quarter of the national park's more than 1 million visitors go there in June, July and August, when temperatures soar. Why? Frustrations Mount for 500,000 Passengers Affected by Air Canada Strike Many passengers are still struggling to find alternative transportation and are angry at the airline. "You feel like you're at their mercy," said one. See more travel news Real Estate They Wanted More Space in Brooklyn. Now They Have Room for Chickens. A couple seeking a more sustainable home gut-renovated a Prospect Heights townhouse and were able to stop paying for electricity. Paint, Pottery and Profitable Leases: Experiential Retail That Works Immersive art experience studios are attracting the creatively curious and filling retail vacancies in New York City. $4 Million Homes in California A midcentury five-bedroom in Mill Valley, a historic four-bedroom in Los Angeles, and a Spanish-style five-bedroom in Ojai. See more real estate news Fashion & Style For Some, Dressing in Outdated Clothing Is the Point As Bonhams prepares to auction costumes and props from "Downton Abbey," a new generation is embracing items that look historical, even if they're new. Complete Your Squat. The Internet Is Watching. As the fitness competition Hyrox gains momentum, it is facing criticism from people who think one move in particular is not being judged correctly. She's Serving New Tennis Clothes at the U.S. Open After years of playing in store-bought attire and without an apparel deal, Taylor Townsend, now the world No. 1 in women's doubles, is attempting a label of her own. See more fashion news Obituaries Jules Witcover, Political Reporter and Columnist, Dies at 98 A journalist of the old school, he covered presidential races and political affairs for several newspapers and in many books, as well as in a long-running column, "Politics Today." See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Trump Wants to Let A.I. Run Wild. This Might Stop Him. The president wants to unleash American artificial intelligence companies on the world, but Europe can still stand in his way. Guest Essay America Is Abandoning One of the Greatest Medical Breakthroughs Giving up on mRNA is a dangerous decision. Guest Essay All Russia Needs to Do Is Go Home The meeting was a stark reminder of a simple truth: The real barrier between President Trump and peace in Ukraine is Vladimir Putin. Guest Essay The I.R.S. Is Trying to Uphold a Core Liberal Principle The I.R.S. just needs to get the details right. 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. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018