Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

Apr 19, 09:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term…

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.

Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric

Apr 19, 09:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened…

Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened.

With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’?

Apr 19, 09:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store…

After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.

‘All the President’s Men’ at 50: Times Journalists Look Back

Apr 19, 09:00 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: New York Times staff members shared why they regard the 1976 film as one of the best movies about their profession…

New York Times staff members shared why they regard the 1976 film as one of the best movies about their profession.

Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump

Apr 19, 01:29 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.

U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes

Apr 19, 00:02 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits…

A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits.

Inside the Supreme Court’s Risky New Way of Doing Business

Apr 18, 21:02 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power…

Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power.

The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now

Apr 18, 20:59 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, including some spurred by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance…

Dozens of Democratic doctors are running for office in the midterms, including some spurred by opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine stance.

‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On

Apr 18, 20:32 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group…

Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.

For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent

Apr 18, 20:08 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program…

Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

The Primary That Could End a State G.O.P.’s Independent Streak

Apr 18, 18:23 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights…

For years, Republican state legislators in Montana have been willing to team up with Democrats, but in nearly two dozen races on June 2, a nationally attuned right has those lawmakers in its sights.

American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United

Apr 18, 14:54 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration…

American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.

Appeals Court Again Allows Ballroom Construction to Go On, for Now

Apr 18, 14:40 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: In the latest ruling, an appeals court in Washington allowed construction to continue until at least June while it considered the case…

In the latest ruling, an appeals court in Washington allowed construction to continue until at least June while it considered the case.

With Vaccines Widely Popular, Kennedy Changes Tone, but Maybe Not His Plans

Apr 18, 13:32 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Several moves suggest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could revive his campaign to question the safety and effectiveness of the shots after the midterm elections…

Several moves suggest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could revive his campaign to question the safety and effectiveness of the shots after the midterm elections.

Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much

Apr 18, 13:11 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over…

Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.

Key Excerpts From the Supreme Court’s Secret Memos

Apr 18, 11:25 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: The New York Times obtained a trove of documents illuminating the inner workings of the court as it embraced a secretive track for making major decisions…

The New York Times obtained a trove of documents illuminating the inner workings of the court as it embraced a secretive track for making major decisions.

Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers

Apr 18, 09:02 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Confidential memos written by the justices shed light on how they came to issue emergency orders in cases about the scope of presidential power…

Confidential memos written by the justices shed light on how they came to issue emergency orders in cases about the scope of presidential power.

In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms

Apr 18, 02:40 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war…

President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war.

Trump’s Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right

Apr 18, 00:56 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Sean Hannity criticized the pope. Tucker Carlson attacked Mr. Hannity. And President Trump suggested ranking MAGA figures: “good, bad, and somewhere in the middle.”…

Sean Hannity criticized the pope. Tucker Carlson attacked Mr. Hannity. And President Trump suggested ranking MAGA figures: “good, bad, and somewhere in the middle.”

White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise

Apr 17, 23:45 UTC • www.nytimes.com

TL;DR: Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security…

Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.