8 people set on fire in ‘targeted act of violence’ on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall  —  BOULDER — Eight people marching in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza were burned Sunday by a man wielding what authorities called a “makeshift flamethrower” and an incendiary device.

The Law Firms That Appeased Trump—and Angered Their Clients  —  After firms struck deals to avoid punitive executive orders, some big clients decided to take their business elsewhere  —  At a recent luncheon at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan, a top lawyer for Citadel delivered a message …

A surprising coalition of GOP senators holds all the megabill leverage  —  An ideologically diverse clutch of Republicans have found rare alignment — and significant leverage.  —  The Senate's deficit hawks might be raising the loudest hue and cry over the GOP's “big, beautiful bill.”

Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election  —  Conservative Karol Nawrocki won Poland's weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count on Monday.  Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%.

Shhh.  Republicans are trying to repeal Obamacare again.  Sort of.  —  They're not branding it an Obamacare repeal this time around, but congressional Republicans are pursuing cuts to programs that are part of the 15-year-old health-care law.  —  Congressional Republicans are pursuing changes …

This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 142.  —  ... Ukraine executed a brilliant attack inside Russia that was over a year in the planning, destroying a big chunk of the bombers used to launch cruise missiles at civilian population centers in Ukraine.  Financial Times: “Ukraine's security service estimated …

RFK Jr. says autism ‘destroys’ families.  Here's what those families want you to know  —  Emery Eversoll and her mother shared a good laugh when Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that some autistic children will never write poems.  The 16-year-old's bedroom is full of notebooks featuring her prose.

Trump shares unfounded conspiracy theory claiming Biden was ‘executed’ in 2020  —  Trump did not include an explanation as to why he amplified the baseless claim, which suggested Biden was replaced with other “entities.”  —  President Donald Trump on Saturday night reposted a baseless claim …

Musk Fends Off Trump Questions in Tense Interview Exchange  —  DONALD WHO?  —  The Tesla CEO bristled when asked about politics.  —  A CBS interview with Elon Musk went off the rails after he was asked about President Donald Trump's crusade against Harvard.

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website following criticism  —  A widely anticipated list of “ sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears on the Department of Homeland Security's website after receiving widespread criticism for including localities …

Exclusive: US veterans agency orders scientists not to publish in journals without clearance  —  Move that seeks political control of doctors' and scientists' published research fits a pattern of censorship by the Trump administration, veterans advocates say

Trump was not informed of Ukraine attack on Russia  —  President Trump was not informed of a recent Ukrainian attack on Russia, The Hill's sister network NewsNation confirmed Sunday.  —  According to NewsNation's Tanya Noury, an administration official said the president was not given a heads …

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of peace talks in Istanbul  —  Editor's note: The story is being updated.  —  Ukrainian and Russian delegates had begun the second round of peace talks in Istanbul, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced on June 2, with Kyiv reportedly aiming to discuss a ceasefire and a new prisoner exchange.

Israeli troops kill over 30 near U.S. aid site in Gaza, health officials say  —  Over 170 were wounded heading to a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid point, the Health Ministry said.  Israel's military said it was “unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire.”  —  JAFFA, Israel …

Exclusive: China's global favorability rising, views of the U.S. turn negative  —  U.S. trade policy is making China great again — at the United States' expense, per an analysis from Morning Consult that looks at global favorability ratings, and finds China's rising while America's falls.

Trump Arrest of Immigrant Triggers Shock and Regret in Small MAGA Town … Ming Li Hui, who goes by the name of “Carol,” has lived for 20 years in the town of Kennett, Missouri, after coming here from Hong Kong.  She has been raising a family there and works as a waitress …

Trump tariffs cut off recovery in private equity dealmaking  —  Long-awaited rebound has reversed since ‘liberation day’ announcements, according to Bain & Company  —  Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free  —  Your guide to what Trump's second term means for Washington, business and the world

A Fiery Brief Fueled by Conservatives Helped Put Trump's Tariffs in Peril  —  A coalition including leading figures on the right said the president's program did violence to the Constitution.  One judge cited it eight times.  —  A powerful sign that President Trump's tariff-driven trade war …

EU science advisers slam Brussels' weakened 2040 climate plans  —  BRUSSELS — The European Union's top scientific advisers on Monday blasted the EU's expected plan to outsource part of the bloc's climate efforts to poorer countries.  —  The EU's scientific advisory board on climate change …