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The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.

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Weary U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East

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2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Surges Amid Mideast Conflict

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Among the challenges for President Trump is that he has repeatedly threatened Iran with destruction, only to pull back. — Kenny Holston/The New York Times

An A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Flooding the Bond Market

Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could push the Federal Reserve to raise rates.

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Two large, perpendicular warehouselike buildings under construction on a field of dirt. — Ivan Pierre Aguirre for The New York Times

Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets but Withholds Key Election Files

The White House has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.

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Homeland Security Made a Big Claim About Noncitizen Voting. Now It Can’t Prove It.

The Department of Homeland Security said that it identified 185 “potential” noncitizens on Nevada’s voter rolls, not the nearly 16,000 it claimed last month.

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A polling location in New York during the 2024 election. — Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Michael Cohen in front of promotional material for his new radio show, which is meant to look like him in the Oval Office, during a news conference in New York last month.

Trump Has a Reunion (of Sorts) With Michael Cohen

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A distant view of a rocket emitting a plume of exhaust on its way into orbit.

White House Announces New Policy for a ‘Golden Age of Space Transportation’

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People hold microphones toward Dominic LeBlanc as he steps out of a black car.

U.S. Tariff Talks Leave Key Canadian Official Hopeful

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A woman in a blue robe walks in front of a brown screen, with a blue and white flag to the left

Japan’s U.S. Ties Could Not Save a Top Judge From Trump’s I.C.C. Sanctions

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Progressive Overcomes AIPAC Opposition to Win Race to Replace Swalwell

Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, will fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who resigned from the House amid accusations of sexual misconduct.

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Florida Counts Its Election Ballots Fast. Why Can’t California Keep Up?

Florida counted most of its primary ballots within hours on Tuesday night, well ahead of the days California took to report the results of its special election.

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Aisha Wahab addresses supporters as people holding signs with her name stand behind her — Heather Diehl/Getty Images

The Parents Are MAGA. The Kids Are Liberal. Can YouTube Help?

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Darline Graham’s Debate Stumble Tests Appetite for a Political Newcomer

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The Great Read

The Worst Part of the Worst Season of the Worst Year of Ticks Is Upon Us

A scientific and civilizational horror story may just be starting.

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A view from above of a black and brown tick on a black background. — Ben Salb for The New York Times

Orban’s Office, Thrown Open, Is Not the Den Hungarians Expected

The new government of Peter Magyar hoped to use the suite overlooking the Danube as evidence of Viktor Orban’s indulgence. The trappings fell short.

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Visitors on a terrace with a view. A person in has their phone raise and the red, white and green Hungarian flag flies in the background. — Akos Stiller for The New York Times

After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?

In a move that appears to have caught even King Charles III by surprise, Harry and Meghan are planning to settle back in Britain in the coming weeks.

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What to Know About Harry and Meghan’s Return to Britain

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Neighbors of the Duke and Duchess Shrug as Their California Idyll Ends

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Nancy Kissinger, Widow of Former Secretary of State, Dies at 92

A foreign policy specialist, she was well versed in global issues and traveled widely with her husband, Henry Kissinger, on his diplomatic missions.

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A young woman with blond hair, wearing a pink blouse and white jacket, stands close to a man with wavy dark hair wearing glasses and a suit and tie. — David Rubinger/Corbis, via Getty Images

Sean Duffy’s ‘Road Trip’ Highlights America, and Some of Its Sponsors

The transportation secretary’s YouTube series is fueling ethical concerns over family adventures funded in large part by corporate sponsors regulated by his agency.

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