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U.S. and Iran Offer Conflicting Plans for Doha Talks
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June 30, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Justices Expand Trump’s Power to Fire Officials

In twin rulings, the Supreme Court affirmed the Fed’s independence and said its leaders could not be fired at will, but said President Trump could fire other independent regulators for any reason.

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Offer Conflicting Plans for Doha Talks

Iranian officials contradicted President Trump’s claim that representatives from the two countries would speak directly in Qatar’s capital on Tuesday.

Inside Intelligence Agencies, a Fight Over Building a Master List of Spies

The clash reflects increasing skepticism of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which has been willing to pursue President Trump’s priorities.

World

6 Are Killed During a Rare Mass Shooting in Germany

The authorities said a 45-year-old man opened fire at a youth facility after a quarrel about the custody of his baby daughter. The dead were all facility employees.

Peru’s Presidential Vote Gives the Right in Latin America Another Win

Keiko Fujimori, a daughter of the former strongman Alberto Fujimori, returns her family’s movement to power, but with a narrow victory in a divided country.

Efforts to Rescue Venezuela Quake Victims Grow More Desperate

The death toll has risen to over 1,700, which is likely an undercount.

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U.S.

Former Chinese Billionaire and Bannon Associate Is Sentenced for Fraud

The businessman courted U.S. conservatives as an anti-Communist crusader while using his supporters’ money to buy lavish homes and a Bugatti supercar.

She Loved Fighting Wildfires. Then One Trapped Her.

Emily Barker was one of two women who died fighting a large forest fire in Colorado this week.

Inside Intelligence Agencies, a Fight Over Building a Master List of Spies

The clash reflects increasing skepticism of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which has been willing to pursue President Trump’s priorities.

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Politics

Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling Deals New Blow to Trump’s Election Plans

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that state laws allowing ballots to arrive after Election Day are legal. The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for President Trump’s efforts to regulate elections.

Trump on Legislation to Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: ‘It’s a Yawn’

Time and again, President Trump has brushed off Americans’ concerns about the economy and their financial situations.

‘No One’s Coming to Save Us but Us’: Gen Z Runs for Office

Melat Kiros’s challenge Tuesday to Representative Diana DeGette, who was elected the year before Ms. Kiros was born, is the latest Gen Z test in a year defined by generational upheaval.

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Business

Supreme Court Victory for Fed Still Leaves It Vulnerable to Trump

President Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the Fed governor he had tried to fire, even as the court affirmed that Fed officials can be fired only for cause.

Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Ending a Long Union of Cable and Media

The media business, which owns NBC News and Universal Pictures, will be separated from Comcast’s cable and internet business, following a trend in the media industry.

Director Who Defrauded Netflix Gets 30-Month Prison Term

Carl Rinsch was convicted last year of stealing $11 million from the streamer, which funded a science fiction series he had pitched.

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Technology

In San Francisco, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough

As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay.

We’re Only Starting to Grasp the Pitfalls of Using A.I. at Work

Scholars say the “unknown unknowns” of using artificial intelligence in the workplace may be undermining the technology’s advertised benefits.

How A.I. Is Changing the Way Politicians Run for Office

A.I.-generated images are the public face of this election overhaul. Behind the scenes, campaigns are using the technology to analyze voter data, craft campaign materials and write custom messages.

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New York

Judge Orders Trump to End Efforts to Kill Hudson Tunnel Funding

A federal judge says that the administration’s attempts to block money for the $16 billion rail project were “flagrantly” illegal.

Mamdani Nears Deal to Resolve Budget Fight Over Housing Vouchers

The dispute between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his occasional rival, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, has held up passage of New York City’s $125 billion budget.

Drone Strikes JetBlue Flight Landing at Kennedy Airport, Pilot Says

The incident Monday came less than three days after a United Airlines crew reported encountering a drone while arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Arts

The Best Movies of 2026, So Far

Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.

‘The Bear’ Finale: I Hope You Saved Room for Cake

After a run of dazzling and frustrating ambition, the series closes with a pared-down menu and a touch of sweetness.