Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
June 28, 2025

Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

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Usha Vance’s New Life in Trump’s Washington

Old friends are bewildered by the turn taken by the second lady, a onetime Democrat and former litigator for a San Francisco firm. Others say she’s happy in the role.

By Elisabeth Bumiller

Gov. Gavin Newsom is at a news conference, where he is wearing a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection jacket.

Andri Tambunan for The New York Times

Newsom Sues Fox News for Saying He Lied About Call With Trump

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $787 million in damages, comes as the California governor adopts an increasingly combative style with the president and his allies.

By Laurel Rosenhall

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Kirsten Luce for The New York Times

University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

The Justice Department had demanded that James E. Ryan step down in order to help resolve a civil rights investigation into the school.

By Michael S. Schmidt and Michael C. Bender

President Trump boards Air Force One. He’s wearing a dark blue suit with a red tie and a red MAGA hat.

Eric Lee for The New York Times

Shifting Views and Misdirection: How Trump Decided to Strike Iran

When Israel began its assault on Iran, President Trump kept his distance. But within days he was on a path that led to an extensive bombing mission aided by political and military ruses.

By Mark Mazzetti, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper

Zohran Mamdani speaking at a podium that has a sign that says ZOHRAN for New York City.

Shuran Huang for The New York Times

A New Political Star Emerges Out of a Fractured Democratic Party

The emergence of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is likely to divide national Democrats, who are already torn about what the party should stand for.

By Liam Stack

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The New York Times

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