Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
June 13, 2026

Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

A photo illustration of Epstein collaged above the White House.

Photo illustration by Alex Merto

Times Exclusive

Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files

The president’s top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself.

By Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

Senator John Cornyn in a dark suit, seated and gesturing as he talks.

Pete Marovich for The New York Times

Times Exclusive

After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump

In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.

By Carl Hulse

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Hannah Beier for The New York Times

Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs

The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.

By Maxine Joselow

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The New York Times

How Trump Skewed Presidential History

We asked eight historians to evaluate Trump’s gold plaques for each president.

By Larry Buchanan, Karen Yourish, Doug Mills, Jon Huang and Raj Saha

Sunlight casts a glow on a beige property wall decorated with ads for TV shows and lined with palm trees.

Mark Abramson for The New York Times

Justice Dept. Clears Way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

The $111 billion deal would unite two major movie studios and put CNN under the same roof as CBS News.

By Lauren Hirsch, David McCabe and Benjamin Mullin

MORE ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

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The New York Times

Latest Polls: Do Americans Approve of President Trump?

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The New York Times

Tracking the Lawsuits Against Trump’s Agenda

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