ICYMI: Trump's Chicago threats and the failure of global centrism

The news, in brief …

• “Be quiet!”: Trump chastises reporter for asking about Chicago plans

  The president lashed out after being asked about an AI-generated meme. Read more.

• USTA faces heat after muting Trump boos

  Cheers and jeers at US Open for Trump, amid debate over USTA’s decision to ask for the muting of on-air reactions. Read more.

• Trump eyes federal takeover of 9/11 memorial site

  Some families support the idea, while others and officials worry federal involvement could politicize the site. Read more.

• “Did you do any analysis?” Tapper tears into Ladapo over Florida’s vaccine free-for-all

  The state's surgeon general argued that projections and analyses on increased rates of illness were unnecessary. Read more.

• Kennedy family urge RFK Jr. to quit after Senate vaccine hearing

  RFK Jr. faces bipartisan and family backlash over CDC cuts, vaccine rollout delays after Senate grilling. Read more.

• Judge dismisses Newsmax’s case, giving Fox the win

  With her lawsuit dismissal, Judge Aileen Cannon hands the network an important win. Read more.

Make me smarter …

Trump’s deadly Venezuela boat attack takes us into dangerous waters

POTUS believes he has unlimited power — all over the world. Read more.

Standing Room Only …

How RFK Jr. built an army of mean moms and anti-vaxxers

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary, has twisted, harmful ideas about health. A group of anti-science propagandists are backing his every move, MAHA moms.

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Before you go …

A specter is haunting Europe — and it’s Joe Biden. What a drag!

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