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Court Loses Swing Vote and Trump Can Move It Rightward
- Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced that he would retire, setting the stage for a furious fight over the future direction of the Supreme Court.
- His retirement gives President Trump the opportunity to help create a solid five-member conservative majority.
McConnell Promises to Move Swiftly on Replacement
Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement throws the volatile issue of a Supreme Court confirmation to the Senate, and Democrats have little power to stop it.
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Trump Says Search for Nominee Will Begin Immediately
Mr. Trump also said his nominee would be drawn from a list of 25 names that the White House issued in November.
Court Deals a Blow to Labor Unions
In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that government workers cannot be required to pay for collective bargaining, which could cost public unions tens of millions of dollars.
News Analysis
Unions May Become Smaller and Poorer, but Not Weaker
The ruling could cost public-sector unions over a million members. The ones who stay could make labor more powerful.
Crowley Is Defeated in New York Primary by Ocasio-Cortez
- Joseph Crowley of New York, who was seen as a possible Democratic House speaker, was defeated in a primary by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a former campaign organizer for Bernie Sanders.
- It was the most significant loss for a Democratic incumbent in years and one that will reverberate across the party and the country.
Video by NEETI UPADHYE, MAEA LENEI BUHRE and BEN LAFFIN. Photo by Annie Tritt for The New York Times
The Bronx native spoke about her campaign’s mission a day after she shook up the Democratic Party with her defeat of Representative Joseph Crowley.
4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections
The night broke a pattern of the last few years, when Republicans often challenged their leaders and Democrats usually fell in line.
U.S. Signs Off on Disney’s $71 Billion Bid for Fox Assets
- The government’s approval was based on the condition that Disney, which already owns ESPN, divest 22 regional sports networks.
- The move potentially complicates Comcast’s desire to make a rival offer for Rupert Murdoch’s entertainment empire.
Ex-Fox Executive Likely for White House Media Job
Bill Shine, who was ousted for his handling of sexual harassment scandals at the network, met with President Trump in recent weeks for the post left open by Hope Hicks.
How McKinsey & Company Lost Its Way in South Africa
When the godfather of management consulting landed its biggest contract in Africa, it made the worst mistake in its storied nine-decade history.
Trump and Putin Will Hold Summit, Officials Say
The gathering has worried some European allies, who fear it could overshadow a NATO summit meeting and President Trump’s visit to Britain in mid-July.
As NATO Meeting Nears, Allies Have One Worry: Trump
After the fiasco of the Group of 7 meeting, where the president publicly criticized allies, NATO countries dread a similar performance, helping Russia.
In Eastern Europe, Militaries Gird Against Russia
American soldiers and allies, on a military exercise in Poland and Lithuania, are ramping up to thwart Russian cyberattacks and information warfare.
House Immigration Overhaul Fails Despite Trump Plea
Divided House Republicans rejected legislation to protect young, undocumented immigrants, fund a border wall and make significant changes to legal immigration.
Charlottesville Suspect Indicted on Hate-Crime Charges
James A. Fields Jr., the suspect in the death of a woman who was mowed down by a car outside a white supremacist rally in Virginia, was indicted on federal hate-crime charges.
Germany Crashes Out of World Cup With Loss to South Korea
Defending champion Germany is out of the World Cup with a 2-0 loss to South Korea, failing to even advance to the knockout round.
Mexico and Sweden Both Advance to Round of 16
Sweden beat Mexico, 3-0, but Mexico advances anyway because Germany was defeated by South Korea.
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Goes the Distance
The economical actor has burned brightly in all his films, from “The Usual Suspects” to “The Last Jedi.” Now, with an action franchise and a mini-series, he’s learning to linger.
How to Survive When Money Is Worthless
A year and a half after our reporter was kicked out of Venezuela, he returned to find out how Venezuelans are holding on as inflation makes buying even a cup of coffee nearly impossible.
Joe Jackson, Domineering Father of Musical Dynasty, Dies
His son Michael called him “a managerial genius,” but his abusive behavior alienated Michael, Janet and the rest of his children. He was 89.
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We Have Reached Peak Screen. Revolution Is in the Air.
With smartphones, everything digital has been managed through screens. Now that all of our visual capacity has been captured, the tech giants are starting to build a less eyes-only world.
Subway Delays Hurt Low-Income People Most, Report Says
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that lower incomes are linked to longer commutes, so when the system melts down, low-income New Yorkers are more likely to feel it.
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China’s Huawei Leads as Corporate Sponsor of Australian Politicians’ Travel
Huawei, which could be barred from doing business in Australia over spying concerns, is the biggest corporate sponsor of overseas travel for Australia’s politicians.
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As Housing Prices Soar, New Zealand Tackles a Surge in Homelessness
The new center-left government is promising to address the problem, which one study found to be among the worst in the developed world.
Can This Exclusive Dating App Install a Utopia?
The founder of an exclusive dating app is stepping forward for the first time. His next project? Making our society more ideal.
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In “Bull__ Jobs,” the anthropologist David Graeber argues that technological advances have led to people working more, not fewer, hours at useless jobs.
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After Janus, Unions Must Now Save Themselves
Whether they survive the court’s decision will be up to them.
Unions Needed to Be Reined In
Public employee unions have too much influence.
The Court Replaced One Injustice With Another
My father would have been upset that the court overturned his case only to uphold the travel ban.
Why Do We Value Country Folk More Than City People?
Our politics are cracking up over urban underrepresentation.
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