Today’s Headlines: Biden Denounces ‘Reckless’ G.O.P. Efforts to Discredit Trump Conviction

Blinken Hints U.S. May Allow Ukraine Greater Latitude to Strike in Russia

View in browser June 1, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden Denounces 'Reckless' G.O.P. Efforts to Discredit Trump Conviction The president broke his long silence over his predecessor's legal troubles, calling the New York jury's guilty verdict vindication for the idea that "no one is above the law." Blinken Hints U.S. May Allow Ukraine Greater Latitude to Strike in Russia The U.S. secretary of state suggested that Ukraine's use of American-supplied arms could expand beyond the current limitation to strikes in the Kharkiv area. Biden Calls for End to Gaza War, Endorsing Israeli Cease-Fire Proposal The president outlined a plan to try to get Hamas and Israel to break out of a monthslong deadlock that has resulted in the killing of thousands of Palestinians. Editors' Picks For Female Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalanches and Storms Women are increasingly reporting sexual harassment and abuse in the sport, including accusations against the renowned climber Nirmal Purja. Opinion | What Matters Most About Trump's Guilty Verdict, According to 7 Opinion Writers Times Opinion writers reflect on an extraordinary development in American political history. World After Trump's Conviction, a Wary World Waits for the Fallout Already braced for uncertainty about the U.S. election, countries in Europe and Asia are now even more unclear about the future of American diplomacy. On Northern Border, Permission to Fire Into Russia Buoys Ukraine After weeks of entreaties, Ukraine won permission to hit targets inside Russia with American-made weapons, a tactic that it says will help it defend territory in the northeast. Why Greece Is Betting Big on American Gas Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States. See more world news ADVERTISEMENT U.S. Trump Announces Nearly $53 Million Fund-Raising Haul After Guilty Verdict Cash has been one of President Biden's advantages so far in 2024, and post-conviction money will help Mr. Trump close the gap with the Democratic incumbent. She Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was Black. A Black woman claims a white homeowner tried to pull out of a sale because of her race. Wait, We've Been Flying the Flag the Alitos Had? San Francisco Takes It Down. Critics slammed Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. after the "Appeal to Heaven" flag was flown outside his vacation home, but it had billowed in the heart of San Francisco for 60 years. See more U.S. news Politics Trump's Conviction Binds the G.O.P. Even Closer to Him Prominent Republicans, including congressional leaders, ex-rivals and potential running mates, basked in the energy, and fund-raising, of an outraged base. Manchin Becomes an Independent, Leaving Options Open for Another Run The party switch was the culmination of a long breakup with the Democratic Party by the conservative senator from West Virginia. Will It Matter? Searching for Clues in the Polls About a Trump Conviction. He may not lose support at all, but recent backing from young and nonwhite voters might be likelier to fade. See more political news ADVERTISEMENT Business Alzheimer's Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds New research shows that people who develop dementia often begin falling behind on bills years earlier. Wall Street Lands on India, Looking for Profits It Can't Find in China Stock markets in Mumbai have surged as big global investors hope India can become a source of growth. It won't be so easy. Netflix Wins $8.8 Million in Fight Over Planned TV Series An arbitrator awarded Netflix damages from the Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch, who had been developing a high-profile TV series, "Conquest." See more business news Technology The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in A.I. Hype OpenAI released GPT-4o, its latest chatbot technology, in a partly finished state. It has much to prove. Elon Musk Lobbies on X for His $46.5 Billion Tesla Pay Package The Tesla chief executive is taking to his social media company to press shareholders to vote for a critical pay package on June 13. After Hack, Christie's Gives Details of Compromised Client Data Its disclosure came after RansomHub claimed responsibility for the cyberattack and threatened to release client data on the dark web. See more technology news Arts How 3 Texas Teenagers Grew Up to Be Broadway Stars (and Stayed Friends) Trey Curtis and J. Quinton Johnson are performing in "Hamilton." Their friend Vincent Jamal Hooper is Simba in "The Lion King." Delays and Allegations Cool Off Africa's Hottest Art Event Artists are struggling on with side exhibitions despite the postponement of the official biennale in Dakar, Senegal, and the accusations against its champion, Kehinde Wiley. Joking Aside, the 'Hacks' Showrunners Explain That Final Twist In an interview, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky discussed the Season 3 finale and if the anything-for-a-laugh ethos is worth it. (Short answer: Yes.) See more arts news New York Trump Says He Will Appeal, Setting Off a Long Legal Journey New York's appellate system could take years to dispose of the case. The speaker of the House said the Supreme Court should intercede. Why Trump Couldn't Pardon Himself in Hush-Money Case if Re-Elected Donald J. Trump is now a felon in New York State, and presidential pardon power does not extend to state cases. The Very Brief Life of a World-Class Cricket Stadium on Long Island Built in 100 days for the Cricket World Cup, the stadium will host nine matches before it is dismantled. See more New York news Media & Advertising Trump Media Stock Falls After Guilty Verdict Shares of the Truth Social parent whipsawed after former President Donald Trump, the company's largest investor, was convicted in his hush-money trial. News Organizations Cut Away From Trump's Misleading Speech It was the latest example of journalists having to weigh the news value of a major political moment against the challenges of reporting on a candidate who regularly speaks in falsehoods. Fox News and MSNBC Notch Rating Wins After Trump's Verdict In prime time, MSNBC scored a rare Nielsen victory. Earlier, when the news broke, Fox News attracted the biggest live audience. See more media & advertising news Obituaries Birubala Rabha, Who Battled Witch Hunting in India, Dies at 75 She traveled from village to village in a crusade to stop a practice in which women have been accused of being witches and harshly punished, or even killed, for it. Zack Norman, Actor Who Juggled Multiple Professions, Dies at 83 Best known for movies like "Romancing the Stone," he also made a mark as a producer, a real estate developer and the butt of a Generation X-friendly television gag. Albert S. Ruddy, Producer Who Won Oscar for 'The Godfather,' Dies at 94 A creator of the sitcom "Hogan's Heroes," he went on to win a second Academy Award for "Million Dollar Baby," the boxing film starring Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood. Doug Ingle, the Voice of Iron Butterfly, Is Dead at 78 His biggest hit, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," was a 17-minute psychedelic journey that epitomized 1960s rock indulgence. But after just a few years in the limelight, he walked away. See more Obituaries Opinion Randall D. Eliason I Was Skeptical of the 'Zombie' Trump Case. I Stand Corrected. The prosecutors convinced me — as they clearly and overwhelmingly convinced the jury. Matter of Opinion Three Opinion Writers on the Trump Verdict: 'If We Think There's a Trump Cult Already …' Donald Trump's a felon now. That could make a difference. 30 MIN LISTEN Jonathan Alter Six of Trump's Dumbest Trial Mistakes The problem with having a volcanic egotist as a client. Leigh Steinberg Sports Gambling Is a Ticking Time Bomb Betting puts pressure on pro athletes. The cracks are starting to show. The Ezra Klein Show Your Mind Is Being Fracked The historian of science D. Graham Burnett on what's at stake in the rise of an extractive attention economy and how we can reclaim our attention. 1 HR 12 MIN LISTEN Sam Freedman The Dizzying Rise and Damp, Deflated End of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak "Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future," Rishi Sunak told an indifferent nation as water soaked into his suit. See more Opinion ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018