Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to ‘completely’ block Strait of Hormuz: State media … Iranian negotiators will stop exchanging messages with the U.S. through intermediaries, and Tehran will move to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for ongoing ceasefire violations …

Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’  —  In an explosive staff meeting, Mr. Pelley, a correspondent for the long-running Sunday news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show's new executive producer.

Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts.  It Worked  —  The exploit shows the extreme risk of offloading technical support to AI.  —  Hackers say that they used Meta's AI support chatbot to break into a host of high-profile Instagram profiles …

Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List  —  The defense secretary's decision to block the officers' promotions appears driven by his anti-diversity stance rather than based on merit.  —  In a move that disproportionately targets women and minority officers …

Capitol agenda: Trump fund angst keeps GOP agenda in limbo  —  Welcome back to the bad place.  After leaving town late last month for a one-week recess, House and Senate GOP leaders are returning to a slew of familiar problems threatening to leave their midterm-year agenda stalled in perennial limbo.

The Problem With Platner  —  Donald Trump wants to know: When are you people going to shut up with your “opinions” about the “quality” of his Iran deal and just let him cook?  —  “Don't the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans, understand that it is MUCH tougher …

Tina Peters says Democrats will ‘cheat’ in midterms … Peters was convicted in 2024 of attempting to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, violation of duty and other crimes by jurors in Mesa County after allowing an outside computer expert affiliated …

Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers' Behavior  —  The federal courts have long assumed that the government's lawyers are trustworthy.  Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor.  —  In late April, a lawyer for the Justice Department told …

Anti-Trump group can keep flying ‘86-47’ flag near National Mall, judge rules … “The Court does not doubt that political violence is on the rise and that it poses a grave threat not just to the targets of the threats but to the country as a whole.  But the enormity of that problem does …

Why the Attacks on Graham Platner Don't Work  —  The evidence of past affairs is the latest of many scandals.  Yet none have stuck because his troubles strike many as relatable.  —  Upgrade to Listen  —  It seems like there's no end to the embarrassing news about Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine.

The John Roberts vs. Donald Trump Story Conceals Something More Sinister  —  This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court.  The best way to support our work—and unlock exclusive legal analysis—is by joining Slate Plus.

Ex-F.B.I. Officials Form New Group for Embattled Employees  —  The F.B.I. Support Network offers legal, mental health and job search services to current agency employees.  Its founders say the work force is incredibly strained under Kash Patel.  —  Former F.B.I. officials are starting …

Pogroms, American Style  —  The Trump administration's attack on immigrants isn't about rule of law, crime or jobs.  It's racism and sadism all the way down  —  There was a time when anti-immigration activists claimed not to hate immigrants as people.  Their concern, they insisted …

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System  —  The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, provides the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system. … Acceptance Remarks  —  For the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award …

How much more are 950,000 GEORGIA ACA enrollees *really* paying this year due to Trump/GOP policies? … Today I'm looking at GEORGIA:  —  Before I get into the premiums & out of pocket cost data, it's important to note that, while all of the data below is based on the plan selections during …

A Democrat in Iowa tests whether attacking Schumer pays off  —  The race is the first of three Senate primaries that will show whether midterm voters prefer a moderate message or a fiery indictment of the establishment.  —  Summary  —  MASON CITY, Iowa — Two Democrats running …

In Trump's Physical Report, Doctors See Gaps in Details  —  What's absent from the readouts of presidential checkups has gained attention since Biden was diagnosed with cancer after leaving office  —  The White House memorandum describing President Trump's recent physical examination lacks details …

Trump's “Freedom 250” concert implodes spectacularly  —  This edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers.  Become one 👇  —  🤯 Subscribe to PN 🤯  —  It was going to be so beautiful: A spectacular concert to celebrate 250 years of freedom and democracy …

The Boulder Tragedy One Year Later … Hatred rarely stays contained.  History has shown us, again and again, that when one community is targeted and the world looks away, it does not end there.  —  The Jewish community is not asking to be immune from criticism or controversy.  We are asking to be safe.

Albanian authorities probe seaside resort project linked to Jared Kushner  —  Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating a luxury resort project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as protests from citizens and environmental organizations over the development persist.

Why Big Oil Wants to Splinter Canada  —  Nora Loreto on the politics of Alberta separatism.  —  Pocket  —  The issue of Canada's national unity is heading toward the ballot box as Alberta is having a referendum on the issue of separatism.  I spoke with Canadian journalist Nora Loreta …

Right-Wing Firebrand Surges Into Colombia Runoff, Shaking Political Establishment  —  Abelardo de la Espriella, a rich lawyer who promises an iron-fisted crackdown on drug thugs, finishes ahead of ruling movement's leftist hopeful  —  BOGOTÁ, Colombia—A far-right lawyer who pledged …

They Voted for Trump.  Here's How They Feel About High Gas Prices. … Nineteen months ago, Donald J. Trump thundered back to the presidency after pledging to voters that he would “make America affordable again” and start “no new wars.”  —  He told supporters that they could get “very angry” …