The blue paint is peeling off the Reflecting Pool  —  An “American Flag Blue” paint sheet was seen floating on Thursday as workers cleaned algae after Trump's $14 million renovation.  —  Summary  —  For days, workers have been trying to rid the Reflecting Pool of algae …

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Stall as Fighting Rages On in Lebanon  —  Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued unabated in southern Lebanon, casting fresh uncertainty over planned talks between the US and Iran to permanently end the war in the Middle East and curb Tehran's nuclear program.

Trump Displays Refitted Qatar-Gifted Jet to Be Air Force One  —  President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the Boeing Co. 747-8 that will serve as the new US presidential jet, proclaiming the gifted plane from the Qatari government “virtually double the size” of the previous model.

‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?  —  The arts center says it pulled President Trump's name from the building front.  But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.  —  In the early hours of June 13 …

America's Economic Anxiety Is Rising Up the Income Ladder  —  A Wall Street Journal poll finds that even the wealthiest worry about financial security for themselves and their children  —  America's economic anxiety is rising up the income ladder.  —  A new Wall Street Journal poll finds …

George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama a tin of Altoids at Obama Center opening in an ode to their friendship  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The friendship between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush was on display again Thursday at the Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony in Chicago.

UK unveils prototype missiles for Ukraine with no US components  —  Low-cost, long-range weapons could be deployed as soon as this year in war against Russia  —  The British government has unveiled three prototype long-range strike missiles designed for use by Ukraine's military in its war against Russia …

Federal judge gives DOJ green light to turn Biden's audio files over to the Heritage Foundation … Judge Dabney Friedrich, a Trump appointee, wrote in her ruling that the former president's privacy concerns “though substantial,” paled in comparison to the significant public interest in the case …

Exclusive: Trump says Cuba operation could mirror Venezuela triumph  —  President Trump said Thursday on “The Axios Show” that “it's possible” a potential Cuba invasion would resemble the swift capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January.

Exclusive: Son of pro-crypto New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand raises $30 million to launch a derivatives exchange  —  The 22-year-old son of a crypto-friendly senator plans to launch his own exchange for a type of derivative popularized by digital asset traders.

Trump endorses a second candidate in the South Carolina governor's race  —  After throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette last month, Trump said he is now backing both her and Attorney General Alan Wilson in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff. … Trump had endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette …

U.S. Plans to End AIDS Funding for South Africa  —  According to an unsigned statement from the State Department, the U.S. will phase out support for H.I.V. prevention and treatment in South Africa.  —  The Trump administration will begin phasing South Africa out of a signature American program …

Italy Doesn't ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump  —  President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France.  The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.  —  It looks as if the Italian prime minister's teetering relationship …

Iran to seek ‘insurance fees’ for passage through Strait of Hormuz  —  Vessels must hold Tehran-approved insurance policy to use vital waterway, says government agency  —  Iran has said it reserves the right to charge ships “insurance fees” for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks …

How Pulte's new role is a win for CIA's John Ratcliffe … “CIA is best positioned to be the victor who claims the spoils,” said Emily Harding, who was deputy staff director of the Senate Intelligence Committee under former Republican Sen. Richard Burr (N.C.).