Will Dominant Images of Conventions Be of Unity or Protest?

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Will Dominant Images of Conventions Be of Unity or Protest?
Cleveland and Philadelphia are preparing for the possibility that anger may spill into the streets during the Republican and Democratic conventions.

House Republicans Unveil Long-Awaited Replacement for Health Law
Speaker Paul D. Ryan finally presented the G.O.P.’s substitute for a repealed health law, a plan he said would slow spending and relax federal rules.

Congressman Moves to Block Harriet Tubman’s Placement on $20 Bill
Representative Steve King introduced the measure months after the Treasury Department announced plans to represent women and civil rights leaders on American currency.

Kerry Meets With State Dept. Dissenters Urging Action on Syria
The secretary of state toed the administration’s line in a meeting with eight Foreign Service officers who have dissented from President Obama’s cautious Syria policy.

Donald Trump Asks for Evangelicals’ Support and Questions Hillary Clinton’s Faith
Many of the socially conservative Christians at the meeting sought assurances about issues like abortion rights and Planned Parenthood.

Florida Lawmaker Wants to Give Away an AR-15
Greg Evers, a Republican state senator running for Congress, said he would hold a drawing for a weapon similar to the one used by the Orlando gunman.

The 2016 Race: Would a Trump Presidency Mean Economic Disaster? Let’s Take a Look
A report from Moody’s Analytics is useful more for its general conclusions about the direction of the economy than in its specific predictions.

What J. Dennis Hastert, Ex-House Speaker, Will Face in Prison
Mr. Hastert, 74, will begin his 15-month sentence on Wednesday. He tried to cover up his sexual abuse of high school wrestlers he coached.

A Muslim Community in Virginia Feels the Heat of Extremists’ Sins
The Islamic Center of Fredericksburg wants to build a larger mosque for its congregation, but protesters have risen to fight what one called an “evil cult.”

Bipartisan Senate Group Proposes ‘No Fly, No Buy’ Gun Measure
The push, led by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, came a day after the Senate refused to advance four other gun measures.

Janet Yellen Hints That Fed May Hold Back on Raising Interest Rates
The central bank chairwoman told senators that data on the labor market and the weak pace of investment indicated that domestic demand “might falter.”

Hillary Clinton Makes Dire Predictions for Economy if Donald Trump Wins
Mrs. Clinton belittled Mr. Trump’s record as a businessman and said his economic policies would cause a global recession.

Donald Trump’s Self-Funding Includes Payments to Family and Companies
According to documents submitted to the Federal Election Commission, Mr. Trump paid at least $1.1 million to his businesses and family members in May for expenses.

The Moody’s Economic Report That Clinton Is Using to Attack Trump
If all of Donald Trump’s plans were put into effect, the analysts say, the economy would go into a recession by the end of his first term.

Hillary Clinton’s Speech: What You Missed
Hillary Clinton spoke about the economic policies and political acumen of Donald J. Trump in a speech in Ohio on Tuesday.

Poll Gives Hillary Clinton Good News in Three Crucial States
In Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania, Mrs. Clinton is viewed as being more ready to be president, being smarter and having higher moral standards than Donald J. Trump.

Donald Trump on Fund-Raising: ‘I’d Like Support,’ but Can Go It Alone
Mr. Trump attributed his paltry $1.3 million cash on hand, far behind Hillary Clinton’s coffers, to lingering reluctance among Republicans to rally around his candidacy.

Letter From America: In California, a Lesson for Donald Trump and the G.O.P.
A Republican strategist says Mr. Trump risks hurting the national party for years, as when Pete Wilson alienated Latinos in the 1994 governor’s race.

Donald Trump Cuts a Top Aide, and Opens the Door to Change
Mr. Trump’s children, several donors and even the Republican National Committee had expressed a desire to see a change.

Stay or Go: Telling Sign? Many Supporters of ‘Brexit’ Expect Defeat
Research suggests that people’s predictions of a voting outcome are often more accurate than their stated intentions.

On Washington: Another Impasse on Gun Bills, Another Win for Hyperpolitics
Partisanship and the sway of special interests again prevented lawmakers this week from achieving a consensus objective over gun control measures.

Hillary Clinton to Pummel Donald Trump on Economy, Calling Him Uncaring
In a speech on Tuesday, Mrs. Clinton plans to portray Mr. Trump as an unscrupulous businessman whose policies would lead to another financial crisis.

Chinese Curb Cyberattacks on U.S. Interests, Report Finds
FireEye, a security firm, reported a sharp decline in Chinese hacking even before the White House completed an agreement with China to curb cyberespionage.

Donald Trump Far Behind Hillary Clinton in Campaign Cash
Mr. Trump began June with $1.3 million and Ms. Clinton with $41 million more, putting his campaign for the presidential race at the biggest financial disadvantage in recent history.

Man Arrested at Rally Tells Authorities He Wanted to Kill Donald Trump
Michael Steven Sandford tried to grab an officer’s gun from her holster at the rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, a complaint filed in court said.

‘Super PAC’ Backing Hillary Clinton Raised Largest Haul of the Year in May
Priorities USA Action pulled in $12.1 million last month and entered June with over $50 million on hand, highlighting Mrs. Clinton’s organizational advantage over Donald J. Trump.

Donald Trump Tweaks Language on Guns, Alcohol and Public Places
The clarification signified an about-face for Mr. Trump, who heartily embraced the argument that more guns equals more safety when discussing the recent massacre in Orlando Fla.

New Poll Shows Hillary Clinton Holding Edge on Donald Trump
The Monmouth survey is the latest in a succession of recent polls that show Mrs. Clinton having an advantage, as Mr. Trump’s campaign has sputtered.

The 2016 Race: Yes, Political Ads Are Still Important, Even for Donald Trump
He has started off slowly with ads, but there’s a reason he won’t skip them, even though the effects are small and short-lived.

Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Connecticut Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons
The justices on Monday refused to hear a Second Amendment challenge to gun-control measures put in place after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

Letter From America: After Orlando, Pushing Apart Instead of Pulling Together
The mass shooting in Florida shows what happens when people assign their own meaning to an event and use it to advance their own agendas.

Donald Trump Parts Ways With Corey Lewandowski, His Campaign Manager
Donald J. Trump is parting ways with his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, a move that comes as the presumptive Republican nominee faces new challenges.

Donald Trump’s June Stumbles Mirror Those of Mitt Romney
In June 2012, Mr. Romney emerged from a slashing primary race close to broke. This June, several national surveys have shown Mr. Trump’s poll numbers sinking sharply.

4 Key Questions as Senate Considers New Gun Safety Measures
In response to the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., a series of measures will go to the floor on Monday — two offered by Democrats and two by Republicans.

What Donald Trump Learned From Joseph McCarthy’s Right-Hand Man
Roy Cohn, the red-baiting Senate adviser and fearsome lawyer, counseled a young Mr. Trump for many years, nurturing a style of bluster and smears.

Donald Trump Hires Veteran Adviser to Oversee Surrogates
The Trump campaign has retained Kevin Kellems, who once advised Newt Gingrich and Dick Cheney, to help manage the candidate’s support network.

Donald Trump Says He Would Support Britain Leaving the E.U.
Mr. Trump, citing “a lot less bureaucracy,” gave his opinion ahead of Thursday’s vote and a scheduled trip to the United Kingdom.

Some Call Legislative Session a Letdown. Cuomo Sees It Far Differently.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said “it was probably the most successful session in modern history,” despite falling short on proposals involving ethics and housing reform.

Mediator: Mike Allen, Politico’s Newsletter Pioneer, Is Handing Over the Reins
Mr. Allen’s Morning Playbook column influences many in Washington and beyond, but now he’s moving on — mid-election, at that — to a new project, leaving his legacy to be refreshed by the new guard.

Letter From Washington: A Peaceful Muslim Majority in the U.S. Tarred by Acts of a Few
Before Orlando, more Americans had been killed since the Sept. 11 attacks by white-nationalist terrorists in the United States than by Muslims.

How Should Hillary Clinton Choose a Running Mate? Start With Chemistry
The Clinton campaign is searching for a charismatic Democrat who can click with, but not outshine, its candidate. Auditions have already started.

New Gun-Control Efforts in Congress Face Dubious Prospects
Several moderate Republicans are working on a compromise, but they and Democrats face an uphill fight because of the threat of opposition from the National Rifle Association.

Transcripts of Calls With Orlando Gunman Will Be Released
Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the calls should shed light on the motivation of the gunman, Omar Mateen, as her department continued its investigation.