Will Dominant Images of Conventions Be of Unity or Protest?

Donald Trump Calls for Racial Profiling to Stop Terrorists
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee portrayed an embrace of the controversial tactic as “common sense.”

Bernie Sanders Die-Hards Gather and Try to Look Past November
At an event called “The People’s Summit” in Chicago, Mr. Sanders’s backers discussed their plans to carry on his message and their intentions for the general election.

Apple, Uneasy Over Donald J. Trump, Won’t Support Republican Convention
The company, the latest in a string of sponsors to drop out, was said to be uncomfortable with Mr. Trump’s comments on trade with China, data encryption, Muslims and immigrants.

U.S. Tells Russia of ‘Strong Concerns’ About Strikes on Syrian Rebels
In a videoconference with Russian counterparts, American defense officials discussed an attack on U.S.-backed forces who are fighting the Islamic State and who should be covered by a cease-fire.

Driven by Campaign Populism, Democrats Unite on Expanding Social Security
The Democrats’ proposals would amount to the biggest changes in Social Security since 1983, when the program faced a financial crisis.

Ad of the Week: A Touchy-Feely Approach From Hillary Clinton
In her first ad of the general campaign, Mrs. Clinton highlights lesser-known aspects of her work on behalf of families and children.

Chelsea Clinton Gives Birth to a Boy, Aidan
Hillary Clinton, who often talks about being a grandmother on the campaign trail, now has twice the reason for doing so.

A Donald Trump Immigration Ban Could Sour U.S. Ties in Middle East
Immigration experts agree that while the president has the power to order a ban, it would prompt retaliation against American citizens abroad.

Table for Three: Cecile Richards, Barbara Bush and the Sisterhood of Political Progeny
The daughters of two former rivals, George W. Bush and Ann Richards, find common ground in heath care and marriage equality.

A Saudi Imam, 2 Hijackers and Lingering 9/11 Mystery
To some, a classified section of an inquiry into the terrorist attacks points to Saudi involvement, while the country’s foreign minister says, “There is no there there.”

John Kerry Is Said to Side With Diplomats’ Critical Memo on Syria
Administration officials say the secretary of state has been urging President Obama to put pressure on the Assad government to abide by a cease-fire and agree to a transition of power.

Secret Pages May Not Unlock Mystery of Saudi Arabia and 9/11
To some, a classified section of an inquiry into the terrorist attacks points to Saudi involvement, while the country’s foreign minister said “there is no there there.”

Marco Rubio, Reversing Plans, Is Leaning Toward Running for Senate Again
Mr. Rubio has vowed that he would not seek re-election after six years in the Senate, but is reconsidering. With him on the ballot, Republicans have a greater chance of keeping the seat.

Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado Rips Donald Trump’s Reaction to Orlando Shooting
The Colorado governor, who has been mentioned as a possible running mate for Hillary Clinton on the Democratic ticket, called Mr. Trump’s response “meanspirited.”

Donald Trump, Seeing Himself Behind in Polls, Says He Hasn’t ‘Started Yet’
It was surprising that Mr. Trump, who rarely acknowledges he might be losing at anything, cited surveys showing him not beating Hillary Clinton in recent polls.

Donald Trump’s Use of ‘Pocahontas’ Has Native Americans Worried
They are questioning whether Mr. Trump, who uses the name to deride Senator Elizabeth Warren, also has problems with the people who first inhabited the country.

Obama Family to Vacation at Yosemite and Carlsbad Parks
Administration officials said the trip was intended in part to highlight the extraordinary economic benefits of national parks in their centennial year.

Spurred by Orlando Shooting, Senator Offers a Gun Control Compromise
Senator Susan Collins of Maine is hoping to break a stalemate by preventing gun sales to a narrower group of terrorism suspects.

Donald Trump Can Now Set Up His Convention, After Having Waited for LeBron
Mr. Trump and the Republican National Committee could not enter Quicken Loans Arena, where the convention will be held, because it was still being used for the N.B.A. finals.

Some Trump Backers Show Signs of Loosening Their Embrace
His supporters in Congress have struggled with questions about comments by the G.O.P.’s standard-bearer, but this week seemed to be a turning point.

Shunned, Stared at, Still for Trump: The Holdout in Hillary Clinton’s Town
John Nadler, America’s loneliest supporter of Donald J. Trump, counts the Clintons as his neighbors in Chappaqua, N.Y., a bastion of blue.

Bernie Sanders, Still Running, Pledges to ‘Make Certain’ Donald Trump Is Defeated
With the primaries over and the election focused on Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump, the Vermont senator continues to rally his supporters.

A Who’s Who of Financiers Is Expected at Trump’s New York Fund-Raiser
A hint that a small, but growing, crowd in the financial world is warming up to the idea of backing Donald Trump.

Dozens of U.S. Diplomats, in Memo, Urge Strikes Against Syria’s Assad
The internal cable, sharply critical of Obama administration policy, says military action is necessary to stop violations of a cease-fire in the country’s civil war.

An Unlikely Savior Emerges to Help Endangered Republicans: George W. Bush
The former president has largely stayed away from politics. But he is deeply bothered by Donald J. Trump’s inflammatory talk.

Supreme Court Rules on Legal Fees in Copyright Cases
In a unanimous decision, the court said a student who won a copyright case over imported textbooks should be able to seek payment of legal fees from the book’s publisher.

Utah Republican Is Unlikely Star at L.G.B.T. Vigil for Orlando
Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox’s speech at a Utah event for the Orlando shooting victims was described as “beautiful.”

Donald Trump’s Speeches Fire Up His Base, but May Cost Him
Polls show that Mr. Trump’s repeated calls for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, on the heels of the attack in Orlando, is not gaining traction among voters he will need in November.

News Analysis: Why the Orlando Shooting Is Unlikely to Lead to Major New Gun Laws
After the worst mass shooting in American history, Congress is showing little sign of rallying around bipartisan legislation in a bitter election year.

‘Long and Genuine’ Hugs: Shooting Victims’ Relatives Recall Obama’s Empathy
With the president in Orlando, Fla., family members of those killed in earlier gun tragedies recall a leader who related to them as an emotional father.

House Members Unite to Read Stanford Rape Victim’s Letter
Eighteen members of the House took turns Wednesday night reading portions of a woman’s 7,200-word letter to the former Stanford University student who raped her.

‘Long and Genuine’ Hugs: Shooting Victims’ Relatives Recall Obama’s Empathy
As the president heads to Orlando, Fla., family members of those killed in earlier gun tragedies recall a leader who related to them as an emotional father.

Senator’s 15-Hour Filibuster Gains ‘Path Forward’ on Gun Control Measures
Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut led a tag-team effort to get Democrats what they most likely would have gotten, anyway: Senate votes on gun-violence amendments.

Letter From America: Donald Trump May Be Republican, but He’s No Fiscal Hawk
The effects that Donald J. Trump’s spending and tax-cut pledges would have on the deficit confound G.O.P. veterans.

Donald Trump, Chasing Campaign Cash, Veers From Battleground States
The Trump campaign schedule is being driven by fund-raising needs, diverting his attention from states where Hillary Clinton is spending her time.

The 2016 Race: Bernie Sanders and the Terms of Surrender
What does he want in return for endorsing Hillary Clinton? And is he realistic in thinking he can get it?

Candidate Trump Turns One
It has been 365 days since Donald J. Trump announced his run for the presidency, lighting the 2016 race on fire.

Ads for Hillary Clinton Focus on Her Work for Families and Children
As her advertising campaign shifts to the general election, Mrs. Clinton is using messages of unity and family to emphasize an optimistic message.

Democrats, in Marathon Filibuster, Call for Gun Limits
Led by Senator Christopher S. Murphy, dozens of Democrats talked into early Thursday about the need for stricter gun laws in the wake of Orlando, Fla.

Detainees Describe C.I.A. Torture in Declassified Transcripts
The government disclosed the transcripts, from military hearings of former C.I.A. prisoners, in response to a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Congressional memo: On Donald Trump, Republicans Keep Distance in Different Ways
After a stream of incendiary comments by the presumed presidential nominee, lawmakers run, walk or contort themselves.