Today’s Headlines: In News Conference, Biden Has Slips but Shows Strength on Foreign Policy

NATO on the Edge: Biden Praises and Trump Denigrates a 75-Year Alliance

View in browser July 12, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News In News Conference, Biden Has Slips but Shows Strength on Foreign Policy In a nearly hourlong appearance, President Biden hit back at questions about his fitness for office and engaged in long discourses on China and Gaza. NATO on the Edge: Biden Praises and Trump Denigrates a 75-Year Alliance As leaders gathered in Washington to mark the anniversary of the organization, they heard starkly different messages from two American presidents on NATO's future. Russia Vows 'Military Response' to U.S. Missile Deployments in Germany The United States and Germany announced episodic deployments of longer-range American missiles in Germany starting in 2026. Editors' Picks What Is Project 2025, and Why Is Trump Disavowing It? The Biden campaign has attacked Donald J. Trump's ties to the conservative policy plan that would amass power in the executive branch, though it is not his official platform. Opinion | Donald Trump Is Unfit to Lead He failed the tests of leadership and betrayed America. Voters must stand up to him in November. World 'We Want Our Real Lives Back': For Gazans, Egypt Is Safe, but It's Not Home Cairo now houses tens of thousands of Palestinians who fled the war in Gaza, with few job prospects, dwindling savings and no way to put their children in the local public schools. Israeli Military Admits Wide-Ranging Failures in Border Village Attacked on Oct. 7 The military said that it had "failed in its mission" to protect Kibbutz Be'eri, but exonerated a general who authorized tank fire there on a house where Hamas fighters were holding hostages. Bold Experiment or Safety Risk? Canada Is Divided on How to Stop Drug Deaths. British Columbia's partial retreat from an experiment to decriminalize drug possession reveals a political shift in Canada over combating the opioid crisis. See more world news U.S. Las Vegas Heat Breaks Records and Stuns Even the Forecasters A brutal heat wave that has gripped the West for days will shift eastward on the weekend, while much of sweltering Houston still lacks electricity. For L.G.B.T.Q. People, Moving to Friendlier States Comes With a Cost Laws targeting gender-affirming care have uprooted thousands. But places that are more supportive can also be more expensive. Milwaukee's Mayor, No Fan of Trump, Is Thrilled to Host His Party Cavalier Johnson, the Democratic mayor of Milwaukee, was one of the biggest cheerleaders for holding the Republican National Convention in the city. See more U.S. news Politics Biden Advisers Weigh How to Convince Him to End His Campaign Close allies of the president are developing a case for why he should step aside. But Mr. Biden is increasingly isolated. Biden Blames Elites, but Voters May Be His Bigger Problem Even if President Biden can stem high-level Democratic defections, many Americans will still have grave concerns about his age and abilities. Once a G.O.P. Rallying Cry, Debt and Deficits Fall From the Party's Platform Fiscal hawks are lamenting the transformation of the party that claimed to prize fiscal restraint and are warning of dire economic consequences. See more political news Business Inflation Cooled Further in June, Welcome News for the Fed and Consumers Consumer Price Index inflation was 3 percent yearly in June and fell month-to-month, a sharper slowdown than expected and a relief for the White House. Have Potato Chips Reached Peak Price? PepsiCo reports in its earnings that people are buying fewer salty snacks from its Frito-Lay brands. It's not the only food company that is seeking to lure back consumers stung by high prices. After French Election, Voters Are Resigned to Cost-of-Living Crisis France's parliamentary elections were intended to bring change, but many fear the political gridlock means their struggle to pay bills will continue. See more business news Technology A.I. Helped to Find a Vast Source of the Copper That A.I. Needs to Thrive The deposit, in Zambia, could make billions for Silicon Valley, provide minerals for the energy transition and help the United States in its rivalry with China. Biden Offers $1.7 Billion to Help Factories Build Electric Vehicles A Jeep plant that closed last year will be among those that will benefit from federal grants meant to help automotive manufacturers and protect jobs. Microsoft Surrenders OpenAI Board Position As regulatory scrutiny picks up, the tech giant says it is pleased with the progress OpenAI has made with governance and considers its oversight role unnecessary. See more technology news Arts The Painter of Revolution, on Both Sides of the Atlantic Born into slavery, Guillaume Lethière became one of France's most decorated painters. For the first time, a major exhibition gives us the full view of his scenes of love and war. 8 Revelations From Louis Kahn's Last Sketchbook The architect who designed some of the 20th century's great buildings kept a notebook with intimate glimpses into his creative vision. Now it's his daughter's final goodbye. Cigarettes After Sex and Gen Z's Passion for Dream-Pop The buzzy band that makes woozy, sensual music is releasing its third LP and starting an arena tour. It's part of a wave reviving the fuzzed-out aesthetic of shoegaze. See more arts news Movies 'Eno' Review: Creativity, 52 Billion Billion Ways A new documentary about the groundbreaking artist Brian Eno breaks its own ground, too. 'Fly Me to the Moon' Review: This NASA Rom-Com Stays Earthbound Greg Berlanti's movie, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum as only mildly mismatched lovers, is set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 landing. 'Sing Sing' Review: Divine Interventions A deep-tissue turn by Colman Domingo and a breakout performance by Clarence Maclin lift this moving drama about a prison theater program. 'Longlegs' Review: Daddy Danger Nicolas Cage plays the cheery evil entity behind multiple murders in this weakly plotted, strongly styled chiller. See more movies news New York A Trump Ally Is Training 75 Armed Citizens. Is That a Militia? Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, is recruiting "special deputies" to deploy during disaster or unrest. Opponents say the move is dangerous. See How Your Subway Service May Suffer Without Congestion Pricing Extensive cuts totaling $16.5 billion have suspended crucial repairs and upgrades to New York City's vast transit network. In New York, Protesting the Backers of Big Oil With Die-Ins, Drums and Song Amid soaring temperatures, hundreds of activists are staging boisterous blockades and solemn marches at banks and insurers that support fossil fuel projects. See more New York news Media & Advertising Even Disinformation Experts Don't Know How to Stop It Researchers have learned plenty about misinformation and how it spreads. But they're still struggling to figure out how to stop it. Biden Campaign Has Long Fed Softball Questions to Friendly Interviewers A review of President Biden's interviews shows he is often asked the same few questions in interviews. It's not a coincidence. Can Movies for Grown-Ups Still Sell Tickets? 'Fly Me to the Moon' Is a Test. Directed by Greg Berlanti, the film amounts to a Hollywood experiment: Is there still room at the multiplexes for original movies aimed at grown-ups. See more media & advertising news Science Thermonuclear Blasts and New Species: Inside Elon Musk's Plan to Colonize Mars SpaceX employees are working on plans for a Martian city, including dome habitats, spacesuits and researching whether humans can procreate off Earth. Mr. Musk has volunteered his sperm. Concerned About Metals in Tampons? Here's What to Know. A recent study detected a number of metals in many types of tampons. Experts weigh in on the findings and what they could mean for your health. Early Humans Left Africa Much Earlier Than Previously Thought Scientists have found evidence of several waves of migration by looking at the genetic signatures of human interbreeding with Neanderthals. See more science news Obituaries Shelley Duvall, Star of 'The Shining' and 'Nashville,' Dies at 75 Her lithesome features and quirky screen presence made her a popular figure in 1970s movies, particularly Robert Altman's. David Liederman, 75, Dies; Found Sweet Success With David's Cookies His innovative version of the chocolate chip cookie, studded with irregular pieces of dark Swiss chocolate, led to a chain of more than 100 stores worldwide. Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76 His vocals on songs like "Elvira" were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers. See more Obituaries Opinion Charles M. Blow Biden's Appeal to Black Voters Needs an Overhaul The president's speech at Mother Emanuel was a missed opportunity. Michelle Cottle Why Chuck Schumer Hasn't Put the Squeeze on Joe Biden The Senate majority leader moves strategically and with an endgame in mind, and he likes building consensus. There is still a lack of it on Mr. Biden. Bryan Caplan The Best Plan for Housing Is to Plan Less It's rare that one policy can solve a wide range of issues, but making housing more affordable just might be one of them. Paul Krugman What Does the G.O.P. Have Against America? Self-proclaimed patriots keep trash-talking their own country. David Brooks The Deep Source of Trump's Appeal The problem with identity politics becoming our moral system is that it undermines democracy. Ezra Klein Democrats Are Drifting Toward the Worst of All Possible Worlds Biden's nomination crisis is far from over. See more Opinion 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