Today's Headlines: Trump Berates Companies for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

Rep. McIver Charged With Assault Over Clash Outside Newark ICE Center

View in browser May 20, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Berates Companies for Warning About Tariff Price Increases The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should "eat" the costs rather than pass them on to customers. Rep. McIver Charged With Assault Over Clash Outside Newark ICE Center The Department of Justice also announced it was dropping a trespass charge against the city's mayor stemming from the same episode. Democrats Pause Their Anger at Biden Over 2024, but Have New Questions The former president's cancer diagnosis prompted an outpouring of well wishes and sympathy, as well as some whispered uncertainties that reflected a lack of trust in what he says about his health. Editors' Picks He Documented the History of New York's Lower East Side. Where Will His Archives Go? Clayton Patterson, the street photographer, has thousands of images, video and paraphernalia from the neighborhood's conflicts and characters. Now he doesn't know what to do with them. Opinion | I'm a LinkedIn Executive. I See the Bottom Rung of the Career Ladder Breaking. A.I. is threatening entry-level jobs. World Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy Israel allowed some aid into Gaza on Monday, ending a two-month blockade. Coupled with equivocation over battlefield strategy, the move highlights the government's effort to balance competing interests. Modi's Government Cracks Down on Dissent Over Pakistan Conflict The arrest of a political science professor shows Indian leaders' sensitivity to the political fallout from the military flare-up. Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland's Border Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO's newest members. See more world news U.S. Kentucky City Devastated by Tornadoes Out of a 'Horror Movie' In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster. Louisiana Seeks Escaped Inmates, and Answers About Their Brazen Escape The manhunt for six men, including some accused of violent crimes, has alarmed the city and brought new attention to New Orleans's troubled jail. The Coyotes of San Francisco After a long absence from the city, the animals have become ubiquitous again. Some residents find them delightful, but others view them with disdain. See more U.S. news Politics The Inside Story of Trump's Search for a New Air Force One Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump's team set its sights on it. Supreme Court Lets Trump Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans A federal judge had blocked the administration's plan to remove the temporary protected status of more than 300,000 immigrants. These Are the Dueling Republican Factions Imperiling the Party's Megabill For every group demanding one policy, another equally powerful bloc insists on the opposite. The coalitions encompass the divergent ideological, political and regional interests in the G.O.P. See more political news Business Trump Wants to Fulfill His 'No Tax on Tips' Promise. The Details Get Tricky. The idea is politically popular, but the tax benefits may not go as far for low-income workers as many may think. G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China The decision affects relatively few vehicles because the vast majority that General Motors sells there are made in that country. Markets Wobble on Concerns About U.S. Debt Stocks slid, the dollar slipped and bond yields jumped in early trading on Monday but recovered by the afternoon. See more business news Technology 'Sesame Street,' Facing Crisis, Signs New Deal With Netflix The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces "Sesame Street" and has been struggling financially. How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future After initially banning artificial intelligence chatbots, schools are embracing the tools. Miami, the third-largest U.S. school district, shows how. See more technology news Arts Dawn Richard Recalls Witnessing Sean Combs's Violence Against Cassie After four days of testimony from Casandra Ventura, the mogul's former girlfriend, prosecutors are questioning collaborators and friends about their relationship. The Best of 'S.N.L.' Season 50: Trump, Biden and Domingo The just-completed 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was dominated by anniversary hype, but the new episodes managed to create some memorable moments, too. Lincoln Center Plans a $335 Million Makeover of Its Western Edge The center in Manhattan aims to attract new audiences, as it takes down a wall on Amsterdam Avenue and revamps Damrosch Park. See more arts news New York Israel and Antisemitism Loom Large as Issues in the N.Y.C. Mayor's Race Andrew Cuomo has attacked opponents, including Jewish ones, as antisemitic, while other candidates believe the issue is being used as a weapon to win Jewish voters. Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Hitting Brooklyn Bridge As a federal investigation began, officials said the Cuauhtémoc backed into the bridge, killing two, less than five minutes after leaving a Manhattan pier. Hudson Yards Developer Drops Casino Bid in Face of Political Opposition Shortly after Wynn Resorts withdrew from a casino bid on Manhattan's Far West Side, Related Companies formally pulled the plug and announced a new housing plan. See more New York news Food Take It Outside! 24 Easy-to-Pack Recipes for Summer Picnics, Beach Days and More Snacks, sandwiches, sweets and more to grab and go, go, go. 'Such a Great, Easy, Feel-Good Weeknight Dinner' My spicy skillet ground turkey and snap peas is a hit with readers (and my own family). See more food news Science A Genetic Clue to Why Men Are Taller Than Women Researchers studied data from a million people and found evidence that a height gene shared by both sexes is amplified in men. What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden's Means for Patients While prognoses for prostate cancer patients were once measured in months, experts say that advances in treatment and diagnosis now improve survival by years. A Scientist Fighting Nuclear Armageddon Hid a 50-Year Secret Richard Garwin's role in designing the hydrogen bomb was obscured from the public, even his family, as he advised presidents and devoted his life to undoing the danger he created. See more science news Real Estate A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment Owen Levy says the social fabric has remained strong in the often-tumultuous 46 years he has lived in the neighborhood. $2 Million Homes in California A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland Woman Sues Real Estate Firm That She Says Ignored Her Sexual Assault Report Six women have now filed lawsuits against eXp Realty, with similar claims that they were drugged and then attacked while attending an event for the brokerage. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Help! How Do I Make Sense of All These Trends? As new fads crop up faster and faster, it can be hard to decide what to buy. Our critic offers a solution: developing your personal style. Living the Slop Life Slop videos. Slop bowls. Slop clothing hauls. When did we get so submerged in the slop-ified muck? Get Ready for a Kinder, Gentler Balenciaga Pierpaolo Piccioli is the new creative director of the house, and he wants nothing less than to change the image of fashion. See more fashion news Opinion Guest Essay Trump's Next Move After the Law Firms Surrender Even more than free legal help, what the president gets from the firms is the joy of publicly dominating and demeaning his adversaries. Michelle Goldberg The Trump-Supporting Christians Accusing Jews of Antisemitism Ultra-Zionist gentiles are transforming America into something out of Jewish nightmares, pretending they're trying to ensure Jewish safety. Guest Essay Get Mad in Public, and 12 Other Ways to Save Health and Science Expert-backed ideas for continued progress. Guest Essay America's Debt Is Officially Tarnished. Here's What Must Happen Next. Moody's announcement last week means that not one of the firms that rate America's debt still consider it pristine. Guest Essay The Delusion of Porn's Harmlessness Despite significant evidence that a deluge of pornography has a negative impact on modern society, there is a curious refusal to publicly admit disapproval of it. Guest Essay Trump Is Turning a Good Idea Into an Authoritarian Weapon The Trump administration's relocation of federal offices outside of Washington corrupts what could be a valuable reform. See more Opinion If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. 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