Politics

Why is Donald Trump avoiding the White House press corps?

Welcome to Wednesday’s Washington Secrets. So what is Donald Trump up to? It has been a low-profile week by the president’s TV camera-hogging standards, filled so far with private meetings that keep him away from the White House press corps. Could it be that a series of setbacks has knocked the spring from his step? Plus, why is Chinese tech giant Huawei thanking Washington for its recent spurt of growth?

Three Lebanese hospitals hit by Israeli forces in under a week

Airstrikes in south of country kill nine people and wound another 150, most of them medical staff

UK police clash with protesters over murder of Henry Nowak

Tensions over the murder of student Henry Nowak boiled over on Tuesday, with police and protesters clashing after police body camera footage of his final moments was released.

We’ve Made Some Totally Planned Changes to America’s 250th

Wonderful news! We’ve got a killer lineup for the Great American State Fair to celebrate America’s 250th! Nine amazing featured performers! The hottest ticket of the summer!

Fired 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley says CBS told him to inject ‘falsehoods’ into reporting

Veteran journalist says executives pushed unverified claims and gave politicians a say in interviews

Henry Nowak was failed in the last moments of his life – and then again by Britain’s disgraceful political class

There are vital lessons to be learned from Nowak’s death. Instead, it has been used to refuel a pervasive lie about ethnic minorities and ‘two-tier’ policing

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘Our most out-of-control relative on social media’

Late-night hosts discussed the president’s unhinged online behavior and the latest in the Los Angeles mayoral race

‘We were attacked as bad Jews’: Columbia faculty who supported Gaza protests file claims with Trump’s antisemitism fund

Faculty who support Palestinian rights are applying for compensation, claiming they faced harassment as Jews for their positions

The Uncertain Future of the Smithsonian’s Smallest Museum

The Anacostia Community Museum was a pioneer in preserving Black history. Will that be enough to save it from President Trump?

On This Day: With funds and reinforcements in hand, Washington returns to New York ready for battle

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

Donald Trump’s Superficiality Is Bone-Deep

For the shallowest man ever to occupy the presidency, surface appeal is a guiding principle.