Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
June 27, 2026

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

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Rahmat Gul/Associated Press

How the Reflecting Pool Turned Green: Missing ‘Bubblers’ and a Rush Job

Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.

By Maxine Joselow and Luke Broadwater

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Bryan Anselm for The New York Times

Representative Tom Kean, Missing for Months, Is Back Home in New Jersey

The congressman, who has been absent from Washington since March, answered the door of his home on Wednesday evening. He was wearing a suit and tie.

By Tracey Tully

Pete Buttigieg speaks into a microphone while standing in front of a crowd, with a U.S. flag in the background.

Thalassa Raasch for The New York Times

Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children After ‘Swatting’ Tip

The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report accused him of posing a threat to them. The police said the report was false.

By Emily Davies

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Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Obama Says He Occupies a ‘Suite’ in Trump’s Head

Former President Barack Obama says President Trump has an obsession with him and that Mr. Trump “knows better” than to say “crazy stuff” to his face.

By Erica L. Green

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Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times

What to Know About Trump’s Claims of Vandalism at the Reflecting Pool

The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors could have caused the major problems that have plagued it.

By David A. Fahrenthold, Maxine Joselow and Clarence Williams

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The New York Times

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The New York Times

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