Live Updates: Trump Says There Is ‘No Deal’ on Ukraine After Summit With Putin  —  President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia offered vague statements about progress after their nearly three-hour meeting.  But they took no questions.  —  Here's the latest.

Where National Guard troops and federal agents are patrolling D.C.  —  The Post mapped locations of law enforcement throughout D.C. in the days since Trump's announcement to deploy the Guard.  —  Across the District, hundreds of National Guard troops and federal agents have arrived in the city …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott immediately calls second special session for redistricting … “Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans,” the Republican governor said in a statement.  “We will not back down from this fight.

Kristi Noem is living rent-free in home used by Coast Guard commandant  —  A DHS spokesman said Noem must live on the military base because she had been “so horribly doxxed and targeted that she is no longer able to safely live in her own apartment.”  —  Department of Homeland Security …

Tom Cruise Rejected Getting a Kennedy Center Honor From Trump (Report)  —  The ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star has turned down the prestigious arts award, as the president says he plans to personally host this year's ceremony.  —  Getting Tom Cruise on stage with Donald Trump is a real mission impossible.

NASA's acting chief calls for the end of Earth science at the space agency … Sean Duffy, the acting administrator of NASA for a little more than a month, has vowed to make the United States great in space.  —  With a background as a US Congressman, reality TV star, and television commentator …

Officers Clear More Homeless People from Sites Around Washington  —  Local police now under federal oversight dismantled encampments, discarding tents and other belongings.  —  Several homeless encampments in Washington were cleared out by Friday, as President Trump's efforts to take control …

The Bad Math Driving Democratic Infighting  —  Two recent developments from deep inside Democratic politics strike me as important barometers for those of us interested in the future of the party.  —  First, the New York Times opinion writer Mara Gay published a revelatory story …

The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump's DC Occupation  —  Trump compels his followers to endorse obvious lies.  It's accelerating the country's descent into authoritarianism.  —  Pocket  —  It was 8 PM, humid, and I was by myself, across the street from where my kids went to elementary school …

Department Of Education Publishes New Rules Restricting Student Loan Forgiveness For PSLF  —  Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans.  —  SaveComment … The Trump administration on Friday released for public inspection new regulations designed …

Nobody's Buying Homes, Nobody's Switching Jobs—and America's Mobility Is Stalling  —  The paralysis has left many people in houses that are too small, in jobs they don't love or shackled with ‘golden handcuffs.’ For everyone, there are economic consequences.  —  Americans are stuck in place.

Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US  —  When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold.  Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been popular …

Trump says he does not believe Xi will act on Taiwan  —  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office.  —  Trump made the comments in an interview with Fox News, ahead of talks …

Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters  —  The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group's research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.  —  A federal judge granted an injunction on Friday blocking the Federal Trade Commission's investigation …

Judge plans Wednesday ruling on Alina Habba's authority as New Jersey's top prosecutor … And while Brann gave few hints as to what side he'll come down on as to whether Habba is the rightful acting U.S. attorney, he peppered government attorneys with skeptical questions about her appointment …

Exclusive: VA cancels employees' unpaid maternity leave  —  New and expecting parents who work at Veterans Affairs are getting approved maternity and paternity leave canceled after their union contract was terminated by the White House, according to two internal memos viewed by Axios.

Kennedy dismisses 2028 speculation amid attacks from Loomer … Kennedy's lengthy post touted his work since taking the top spot at HHS to advance his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, a policy vision featuring pillars from his failed 2024 presidential campaign that he first unveiled after endorsing Trump last year.

'It's not illegal to be homeless': disquiet as Trump crews clear DC encampments  —  Federal officers swept encampments across DC overnight, leaving many uncertain about where they will find shelter  —  For the past eight months, David Harold Pugh has found his “spot” outside the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library in Washington DC.