Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
July 11, 2026

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

The new Air Force One on a tarmac.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say

Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.

By Tyler Pager, Eric Lipton, Adam Goldman, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes

President Trump, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and red tie, stands in front of Air Force One. He is pointing toward the plane.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media

The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.”

By Michael M. Grynbaum

Two piping plovers on wet sand.  A few seashells are scattered around.

Dave Sanders for The New York Times

Trump, Ending Decades of Protection, Opens Wild Habitats to Drilling and Mining

The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.

By Catrin Einhorn and Maxine Joselow

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Eric Lee for The New York Times

How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar

The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.

By Tyler Pager and Anatoly Kurmanaev

Senator John Thune gestures with open hands as he walks beside President Trump in the Capitol.

Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Even Though Trump Refuses to Sign It

After a 10-day clock, the housing bill turned into law at midnight without the president’s signature. But his decision not to sign reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.

By Michael Gold

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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