The vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight. Source: New York Times Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund Continue reading Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund

Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas. Source: New York Times China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise Continue reading China Builds an Economic Fortress as Global Tensions Rise

While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses. Source: New York Times Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens … Continue reading Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate

The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted. Source: New York Times What to Know About California’s Top … Continue reading What to Know About California’s Top Election Races

Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists. Source: New York Times In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes Continue reading In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Nick Bilton said he had consulted with the program’s remaining correspondents: Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker. All three were deliberating whether to stay with the show, two people said. Source: New York Times Nick Bilton, New ‘60 Minutes’ … Continue reading Nick Bilton, New ‘60 Minutes’ Chief, Pledges Independence

Jamie Dimon himself is planning to pitch investors on the offering of Elon Musk’s rocket company, as banks prepare to reap huge fees from the largest I.P.O. ever. Source: New York Times Wall Street Is Going Gaga for SpaceX Continue reading Wall Street Is Going Gaga for SpaceX

Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections. Source: New York Times Ultra-Orthodox Riot Shocks Israelis In Latest Protest At Military Draft Continue reading Ultra-Orthodox Riot Shocks Israelis In Latest Protest At Military Draft

The center’s general counsel also said that a federal judge’s order meant the president’s name must be taken off indoor and outdoor signage by June 12. Source: New York Times Kennedy Center Tells Staff to Immediately Remove Trump’s Name From … Continue reading Kennedy Center Tells Staff to Immediately Remove Trump’s Name From Documents

Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Source: New York Times Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56 Continue reading Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56