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Trump Says Press Gala Attacker Wrote ‘Manifesto’

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Some of Suspect’s Writings Are Said to Have Denounced Trump Policies

Investigators were still working to determine the motive. The acting attorney general said President Trump was “likely” a target, along with other officials.

California Man Is in Custody After Shooting

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Rumors and Speculation Swirl Online After Shooting at Washington Dinner

Influencers jumped to fill the information void with conspiracy theories about the attack at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.

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After Security Scare, Trump Demands Approval for His White House Ballroom

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A Timeline of the Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Maps, floor plans and video show how a shooting unfolded minutes into the dinner.

What We Know About the Shooting

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Key G.O.P. Senator Says He Is Prepared to Advance Nominee for Fed Chair

Senator Thom Tillis said he had received assurances from federal prosecutors that eased his concerns, setting the stage for a key committee vote on Kevin Warsh.

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Family of Suspect in Colorado Attack Released After Months in ICE Detention

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Trump Administration Has Changed Almost Every Aspect of Food Stamps

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A memorial poster with the image of Nilufa Easmin, who is smiling with her hand touching her face. — Zack Wittman for The New York Times

The Hard Life of an Immigrant Whose Killing Became a Symbol for Trump

President Trump posted footage of Nilufa Easmin’s brutal killing by another immigrant to advance his agenda. Behind the rhetoric was a more nuanced story.

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Times Investigation

U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’

As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.

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See What Happened After We Found a Cartel Mine on a Military Base

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How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Cartel

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Justin Scheck, Rebecca Suner, James Surdam, Lauren Pruitt and Federico Rios

Analysis

Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’

Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold

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What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

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Two women walk by a large mural in the Iranian capital, Tehran, depicting Iranian missiles attacking a U.S. Navy ship. — Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections

Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

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Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal

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Two men in dark suits walk from a doorway. One wears a red tie and waves, the other wears a blue tie and has a neutral expression. — Ariel Schalit/Associated Press

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The Mother Who Will Not Speak

When Jacqueline Pritchett’s son, Jacob, vanished last year, she refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life is as mysterious as his disappearance.

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A crime scene investigator in a hallway. — Dakota Santiago for The New York Times

Weekend Reads

The Great Read

The Podcast Where You Can Eavesdrop on the A.I. Elite

Dwarkesh Patel was a bored college sophomore looking for intellectual stimulation. Now he commands interviews with Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg.

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Zara Larsson’s Pop Career Had Stalled. But a Big Second Act Awaited.

The singer spent a decade toiling outside the spotlight. But a remix, a rainbow-streaked dolphin and an ability to roll with the punches brought her back.

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