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Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security

ANN E. MARIMOW

Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during a collegial hearing.

The Housing Crisis Is Also a Retirement Crisis

KYLA SCANLON

A home has stopped being just a place to live — it has also become an asset.

Justices pitch lawmakers on enhanced security in rare Hill appearance

The hearing marked the first time since 2019 that members of the Supreme Court have testified on Capitol Hill.

‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting

MAGGIE HABERMAN AND ERIKA SOLOMON

The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq.

Mahmoud Khalil Accuses Trump Officials of Conspiring Against Him

JONAH E. BROMWICH

Mr. Khalil will now have to convince a judge that the defendants coordinated to take action against him and other pro-Palestinian activists.

Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada

JUDSON JONES

Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.

The Ukraine-Russia War Reaches a New Phase

SERGE SCHMEMANN

The ground war in Ukraine has stalemated and the crucial fight has shifted to the skies — missiles and interceptors.

An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.

MATTHEW HAAG

New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism.

E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case

ED SHANAHAN AND JONAH E. BROMWICH

A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.

Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran

ROBERT JIMISON

The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.

Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain

ROBERT JIMISON

Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.

Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain

JUDSON JONES

Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more is on the way. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state.

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France

Lindsey Graham’s Choice

BRET STEPHENS

Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?

Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign

MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND DEVLIN BARRETT

The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.