Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran  —  In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia's and China's leaders and described Israel's prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”  —  President Trump said in an interview on Sunday afternoon …

Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right  —  Secret memos show that the White House debated last year, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.  —  Stephen Miller, left, and Will Scharf, right …

Trump has a timing problem — and GOP lawmakers are sick of it  —  They say timing is everything, but for President Donald Trump, it's increasingly becoming a political liability on Capitol Hill.  —  Frustration with Trump is growing among congressional Republicans, who say a string …

Middle East crisis live: US and Iran say peace deal reached but Israel rules out withdrawing from Lebanon  —  Initial deal expected to be signed on Friday but questions remain over strait of Hormuz, Lebanon conflict and Iran's nuclear program  —  Hezbollah has not carried out any operations since Iran-US deal, official says

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says  —  Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson.  —  “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning.  He is receiving excellent care,” spokesperson David Popp said.

President says 250th celebration on July 4 will be a ‘Trump rally’  —  The previously planned event for the country's anniversary will feature the president's playlist and his keynote address, he said.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump said Monday he would be closely involved …

Todd Blanche Is a Dangerous Choice for Trump's Attorney General  —  President Trump has every right to select an attorney general who shares his policy views.  Mr. Trump campaigned and won on a platform skeptical of environmental regulation, opposed to racial preferences and supportive …

Capitol Agenda: The new faces of the Freedom Caucus  —  The House Freedom Caucus is suddenly confronting an unsettled future after more than a decade at the center of GOP politics on Capitol Hill.  Some of its most prominent members are leaving Congress next year after seeking higher office …

Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis  —  The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.  —  The long-awaited deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz brought quick relief …

Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia  —  Handler was affiliated with a pro-Kremlin hacktivist group  —  A Russian online sabotage network was behind a series of arson attacks on Sir Keir Starmer's family home and other targets linked to the UK prime minister, an FT investigation has found.

Boris Epshteyn: Trump's “psychiatrist” and counsel … - Epshteyn, the president's senior personal counsel, speaks with “the boss” so often that Trump sometimes puts him on speakerphone without telling others in the room, two people familiar with the routine tell Axios.

How the Pentagon Plans to Fix Its Pricey Missile Problem  —  Military asks contractors to cut years off production time and slice hundreds of millions of dollars in costs  —  The Pentagon is shooting expensive missiles faster than it can replace them.  Its solution: cheaper missiles.

Sentinels at the Bacchanal  —  OVER THE WEEKEND, military service members participated in the public spectacle in Washington that blended politics, entertainment, celebrity, and national symbolism.  This was not just a matter of military musicians (in this case, the Marine Band and Army Band) …

Ageless President Trump keeps on winning at 80, and laughs in the face of his naysayers  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add The New York Post on Google  —  Sunday was Donald Trump's 80th birthday, not that he likes the “number.”  —  The president says Joe Biden “gave old age a bad name,” and he's right.

At G-7, allies plan for a world less reliant on the U.S.  —  After a decade of trying to manage Donald Trump, the shape will shift this week as Europe's leaders balance cooperation with a growing resistance to U.S. pressure.  —  Summary  —  ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France …