Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump's I.R.S. Deal  —  Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president's immunity from tax scrutiny.  —  Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general …

Exclusive: US military asks troops for ‘creative and unconventional’ ideas to punish Iran  —  The Middle East Donald Trump Federal agencies US military  —  The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Donald Trump's war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas.

The right-wing bubble seals in the GOP with Max Miller  —  This edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🧠 Subscribe to PN 🧠  —  “The left-wing media already has a narrative,” Ohio Rep. Max Miller declared Sunday morning in a livestream on X.

Trump administration asks colleges to commit to education overhaul  —  The Education Department is asking university leaders to publicly commit to a series of institutional changes, many of which are in line with the Trump administration's higher education agenda, by the end of the year.

Two People Die From Illness Traced to US Parasite Outbreak  —  Two people have died in Michigan from the severe diarrhea-causing parasite that has sickened thousands across the US, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  —  Both people had underlying health conditions, the agency said in a statement Monday.

Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops' Fate … Capt. Kai Proce before his separation board hearing at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June.Kate Warren for The New York Times  —  She had lost 26 of her last 27 cases, a string of defeats and disappointments unlike anything she had experienced in her legal career.

The New York-ification of Media Keeps Growing, Warts and All  —  Why has New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani become nationally prominent so quickly?  Part of it has to do with his bold and controversial policy proposals, his undeniable political skills and his wholehearted embrace of social media.

Democrats strongly favored to take the House, Senate tilts Democratic in our new election forecast (crosspost)  —  Our brand-new election forecast for the 2026 congressional midterms puts Democrats at above even odds to take control of both chambers  —  Today's the day we've all been waiting for.

Author of Democrats' 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter  —  A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party's turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.  —  TIMES EXCLUSIVE  —  A dispute over the chapter between …

Careful what you bid for: The Ellisons' Paramount/WBD deal is slipping toward a costly legal and financial cliff  —  David Ellison finally got the “yes” he wanted.  After eight rejections, a hostile tender offer, a Delaware lawsuit, and a bidding war that Netflix declined to escalate …

Park Service Finds Trump's Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places  —  The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.  —  President Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall triumphal arch would change the skyline of Washington to such an extent …

How China Won the Iran War  —  Trump has shattered American power, and Beijing is picking up the pieces  —  Make America Great Again?  Hah.  Donald Trump has weakened us with astonishing speed.  Under his “leadership” America's influence, reputation and credibility have peeled away like the liner in the Reflecting Pool.

How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves  —  After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this fall.

Senate leaders reach a deal to avert a shutdown before the 2026 elections  —  The deal was struck by Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, the leaders on the Appropriations Committee.  It would keep the government open until Dec. 11.

Let's Talk About the Massive Parking Garage Trump Wants to Build at Dulles  —  It won't exactly be the eighth wonder of the world, but it will be big — like, Guinness World Records big.  —  That's what President Donald Trump promised last week when he unveiled plans to build a parking garage …

Exclusive: DOJ says it never investigated Rep. Luna over insider trading  —  The Justice Department told Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) that it has never investigated her over allegations that she shared insider information about President Trump's vice presidential pick before it became public, Axios has learned.

Eric Adams Is Selling Data Centers in Wisconsin Now  —  The former mayor had a wild weekend, and other links to start your day. … He recently told the Real Deal that he'd be working as a “business development consultant” for several “real estate-related technology companies,” …

Capital One says Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review  —  Lawyers for Capital One on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by President Trump's trust over its closing of Trump Organization-affiliated accounts years ago …

Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation … - The panel said it “intends to bring a privileged resolution for consideration and vote by the full House.”  — The findings follow Axios' reporting that Edwards singled out two young female staffers …

Jay Clayton Sworn In as Director of National Intelligence  —  Mr. Clayton's delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking.  —  Jay Clayton, who was confirmed last week to oversee U.S. spy agencies …

F.B.I. Agent Is Accused of Stealing Cryptocurrency  —  The agent confessed to making unauthorized withdrawals from a criminal target overseas, according to court papers.  —  An F.B.I. counterintelligence agent has been charged with amassing about $1 million worth of cryptocurrency …