July 2, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Eastern time

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Eric Lee for The New York Times G.O.P. Revolt Paralyzes the House, Stalling Trump Agenda A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump. Read more

From Health

What Older Adults Should Know About GLP-1s as Medicare Coverage Expands A Medicare pilot beginning Wednesday will broaden access to medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. There are unique risks for those over 65.

Why Can’t I Eat as Much as I Used To? Hormonal shifts, diminished sense of smell and taste, muscle loss — many factors can influence hunger loss in older adults.

Older Adults Turn to ‘Golden Girls’ Housing A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping people find compatible housemates.

Are Weight-Loss Drugs Also Longevity Drugs? Experts are intrigued by the theory. Here’s what early research suggests.

The Science of Fermented Food Researchers are starting to understand how foods like kimchi, yogurt and sauerkraut affect our health.

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Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Crucial Michigan Senate Race The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must hold this fall to win a Senate majority.

Washington Is Fenced In for the 4th as Trump ‘Beautifies’ the Capital President Trump seems to have turned swaths of the city into either a construction zone or an armed camp as he seeks to prove that he alone can improve it.

When Lifelong Runners Are Forced to Quit For those who rely on the sport for identity and community, leaving it behind can feel like a form of grief.

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.

Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a Third Party’ The influential conservative commentator’s relationship with the president and the G.O.P. fractured over the war with Iran. Now, he says he is charting a new course.

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