F.B.I. Is Asked to Arrest Texas Democrats in Battle Over House Seats  —  It was unclear how the agency would respond.  Democratic lawmakers left the state to stop Republicans from redrawing district maps to their advantage.  —  Senator John Cornyn of Texas asked the F.B.I. on Tuesday …

Chairman Comer Subpoenas Bill and Hillary Clinton, Former U.S. Attorneys General and FBI Directors, and Records Related to Jeffrey Epstein  —  WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued deposition subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton …

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development  —  The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. …

Trump “happy to hear” DOJ launched grand jury probe of Obama officials  —  President Trump on Tuesday said he was “happy to hear” that Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury probe into the Obama administration's handling of the investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 election.

A Look Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan Lair … A sculpture of a bride clinging to a rope dangled in a central atrium of Jeffrey Epstein's mansion.  —  As a gift for Jeffrey Epstein's 63rd birthday, friends sent letters in tribute to the wealthy financier and convicted sex offender.

Trump administration debating releasing transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell interview with DOJ, sources say  —  The Justice Department has an audio recording of the interview it conducted with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell last month, and the administration is considering releasing …

Columbia and Brown to Disclose Admissions and Race Data in Trump Deal  —  A widely overlooked part of a settlement with the two universities could profoundly alter how elite schools determine who gets accepted.  —  As part of the settlements struck with two Ivy League universities in recent weeks …

Exclusive: Trump administration to formally axe Elon Musk's ‘five things’ email  —  The Trump administration plans as soon as Tuesday to formally axe a program launched by billionaire former Trump adviser Elon Musk requiring federal employees to summarize their five workplace achievements from the prior week …

There Is an Information Blackout at Florida's ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Camp  —  Public records related to Florida's so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention camp have essentially disappeared into what one expert called a “black hole.”  Over 90 pages of contracts reviewed …

E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy  —  If finalized, the move would escalate the Trump administration's efforts to claw back billions of dollars in climate grants awarded under President Biden.  —  The Trump administration is preparing to terminate $7 billion …

Watch CNBC's full interview with President Donald Trump  —  President Donald Trump joins ‘Squawk Box’ via phone to discuss the latest news affecting markets and the country's economic goals.  —  WATCH NOW  —  WATCH NOW  —  WATCH NOW  —  WATCH NOW  —  President Trump …

Weather Service is now hiring back hundreds of positions that got cut in the DOGE chaos  —  The National Weather Service has received permission to hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists and radar technicians just months after being hit hard by Department of Government Efficiency-related cuts and early retirement incentives.

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation  —  A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from reallocating $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters.  U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns …

ICE Offers, Then Quickly Withdraws, Cash Bonuses for Swiftly Deporting Immigrants  —  The short-lived effort underscores the mounting pressure on ICE to meet President Trump's aggressive deportation targets.  —  On Tuesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced in an internal email …

High-ranking FBI job losses disproportionately hurt women, people of color  —  Leaders are undertaking an unprecedented campaign to force senior officials off the job.  —  An unprecedented campaign by FBI leaders to force senior bureau officials out of their jobs has disproportionately hit women …

What makes an American?  Three in 10 Republicans say: Being White.  —  There's a car in my neighborhood (and perhaps in yours, too) that sports a confounding pair of bumper stickers.  One advocates for making America great again, an idea recently popularized by marketing mogul Donald Trump.

National Park Service to restore and reinstall Albert Pike statue  —  WASHINGTON - The National Park Service announced today that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike, which was toppled and vandalized during riots in June 2020.  The restoration aligns …

Trump plans to “take over” Gaza aid effort, U.S. officials say  —  Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump discussed plans for the U.S. to significantly increase its role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza in a meeting Monday evening at the White House, according to two U.S. officials …

New National UMass Amherst Poll Finds President Trump's Job Approval Gap Slides 6 Points Since April  —  The survey finds Trump's net approval drops to -20 six months into his term, while his approval rating on immigration falls 9 points since April; additionally, 70% say he has not handled Epstein situation …

Pentagon keeps a lid on Golden Dome … The Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville this week typically showcases the Pentagon's missile defense priorities.  Organizers expect it will draw 7,300 attendees and 300 exhibitors this year, with Missile Defense Agency Director Lt. Gen. Heath Collins among the headliners.

Trump administration violated impoundment law by canceling NIH grants, slowing new awards, GAO finds  —  Congressional watchdog concludes agency illegally failed to disburse billions in research funds  —  In a scathing report issued Tuesday, the Government Accountability Office found …

White House Orders NASA to Destroy Important Satellite  —  The White House has instructed NASA employees to terminate two major, climate change-focused satellite missions.  —  As NPR reports, Trump officials reached out to the space agency to draw up plans for terminating the two missions, called the Orbiting Carbon Observatories.

Maddow: U.S. profoundly changed by authoritarian leader; 'We're beyond waiting and seeing now'  —  Rachel Maddow points out that the thing most Americans were dreading has come to pass, and the United States has changed profoundly in only six months of authoritarian rule.

Pope Leo Most Favorably Viewed of 14 Newsmakers  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Among 14 prominent U.S. and global figures, Pope Leo XIV has the most positive image by far, with many more Americans viewing him favorably than unfavorably.  His 57% favorable rating and 11% unfavorable rating result …

Mike Flood Heckled at Town Hall Over Trump's Domestic Policy Bill … Representative Mike Flood, Republican of Nebraska, was booed almost as soon as he took the stage at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Monday night.Terry Ratzlaff for The New York Times

What, Exactly, Is the ‘Russia Hoax’?  —  This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture.  Sign up for it here.  —  One of Donald Trump's tells is his talk of the “Russia hoax.”