Politics: 5 stories from this week
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On Politics
May 30, 2026

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

A man in a busy black-and-white sweatshirt holds a microphone in his right hand.

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Multiple Artists Drop Out of Freedom 250 Concerts Hours After Announcement

Young MC, Martina McBride and Morris Day were among those who said they would not perform at the series on the National Mall.

By Jonathan Abrams

Donald Trump, wearing a dark suit, walks in the distance, surrounded by large white pillars.

Jose Luis Magana

White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam

The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”

By Chris Cameron

President Trump, in a blue suit, looks upward while standing in front of a large bust of President Kennedy’s head.

Doug Mills/The New York Times

5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?

By Zach Montague and Julia Jacobs

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Valerie Plesch for The New York Times

Actually, Most Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave U.S. to Get Green Cards, D.H.S. Says

But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country.

By Hamed Aleaziz, Madeleine Ngo and Lydia DePillis

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Caroline Gutman for The New York Times

Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.

President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

By Katie Rogers and Tyler Pager

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