Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity

The rebellion against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, now seemingly contained, at no point fundamentally questioned President Trump’s new protections from the I.R.S.President Trump no longer has to worry about the Internal Revenue Service coming after him for any of the many aggres

A Andrew Duehren

Trump’s Meddling in Justice Dept. Causes Problems of His Own Making

In the past week alone, President Trump’s interference has imperiled one criminal case, set the stage for sanctions in a second and hindered the confirmation chances of his pick for attorney general.President Trump has long believed that he enjoys complete control over the agencies beneath him, incl

A Alan Feuer

Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter

A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.The Democratic National Committee’s autopsy of the 2024 election was meant to examine missteps that led to the party’s defeat.

S Shane Goldmacher

How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves

After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this fall.Ashik Siddique, a national chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, spoke to attendees at

K Kellen Browning

Immigrant Held at Delaney Detention Center Has Died, Officials Say

The mayor of Newark identified the dead man as Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo. The New Jersey center has been the focus of intense scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.A man died at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark over the weekend.

A Ana Ley, Tracey Tully and Mark Bonamo

N.Y. Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks Is Blocked by Judge

While the ruling dealt a blow to New York’s efforts to rein in ICE, a ban on formal cooperation with local police officers will move forward.Agents working for ICE typically wear face coverings, making it difficult to identify them in cases where they may have overstepped their authority.

G Grace Ashford

Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown

Senators in both parties are eager to avoid another spending skirmish before the midterm elections, but the measure still must pass the House.The U.S. Capitol last week.

C Catie Edmondson

Nanit and Other Baby-Tracking Start-Ups Eye Collecting Even More Data

Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that.Young parents are increasingly willing to embrace tracking and analytics for their children — part of a broader cultural obsession with health data and optimization.

S Sapna Maheshwari

After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter

The open letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon fell far short of the attempt at a compact last year that dangled research money in return for embracing the Trump administration’s agenda.Linda McMahon, the education secretary, signed the letter that asks every postsecondary institution in the

M Michael C. Bender and Alan Blinder

Gen Z Can’t Afford a First Date

From $130 dinners to expensive cocktails and even exorbitant movie tickets, a crushing economy in New York City is creating a fresh barrier to love.People in their 20s and 30s are dating less than earlier generations did. The high cost of going out is one of the reasons.

T Troy Closson

Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate

The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.Capt. Kai Proce before his separation board hearing at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June.

G Greg Jaffe and Dave Philipps