Today's Headlines: U.S. and China Expand Trade War as Beijing Matches Trump’s Tariffs

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[Judge Orders Paul Manafort Jailed Before Trial, Citing New Obstruction Charges]( [Judge Orders Paul Manafort Jailed Before Trial, Citing New Obstruction Charges]( By SHARON LaFRANIERE Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, had his bail revoked after he was accused of trying to influence the testimony of two of the government’s witnesses in his case. [Harvard Rated Asian-American Applicants Lower on Personality Traits, Suit Says]( [Harvard Rated Asian-American Applicants Lower on Personality Traits, Suit Says]( By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS Personal ratings brought down Asian-American applicants’ chances of being admitted, according to an analysis filed by a group suing the school for bias. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( [Get the Morning Briefing in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday through Friday. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [A Grass-Roots Afghan Peace Movement Grows, Step by Step]( World [A Grass-Roots Afghan Peace Movement Grows, Step by Step]( By MUJIB MASHAL Fed up with the relentless bloodshed, dozens of ordinary Afghans brave blistered feet and roadside bombs to carry a message of peace across hundreds of miles. [I Was Fired for Making Fun of Trump]( Opinion [I Was Fired for Making Fun of Trump]( By ROB ROGERS The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s longtime editorial cartoonist just lost his job. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "This is not middle school. I can’t take away his cellphone." [JUDGE AMY BERMAN JACKSON]( of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, explaining that Paul Manafort could not remain free, even under stricter conditions, in the face of charges that he had engaged in witness tampering while out on bail. [] Today’s Videos [Trump Claims Justice Dept. Report ‘Totally Exonerates Me’]( [[Video]Video: Trump Claims Justice Dept. Report ‘Totally Exonerates Me’]( By REUTERS Speaking to reporters, President Trump answered questions about investigations, North Korea and immigration. [Trading Bombs for Beaches? Tracking North Korea’s Tourism Plans]( [[Video]Video: Trading Bombs for Beaches? Tracking North Korea’s Tourism Plans]( By CHRISTIAAN TRIEBERT and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER Construction is underway in North Korea to build a sprawling resort complex near an area the military has used for testing missiles. The government said it hopes to attract a million tourists a year. From where remains unclear. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [Trump’s Promises to Kim Jong-un Leave U.S. and Allies Scrambling]( [Trump’s Promises to Kim Jong-un Leave U.S. and Allies Scrambling]( By HELENE COOPER and MARK LANDLER As the president praised the North Korean leader, the Pentagon and South Korea moved toward canceling a large-scale and long-planned military exercise that was set for August. [German Hard-Liners Want to Close Borders, Threatening Merkel Coalition]( [German Hard-Liners Want to Close Borders, Threatening Merkel Coalition]( By KATRIN BENNHOLD Her powerful interior minister, Horst Seehofer, is leading a full-blown mutiny that could bring down the chancellor and further unhinge Europe’s stability. [In the Philippines, Dynamite Fishing Decimates Entire Ocean Food Chains]( [In the Philippines, Dynamite Fishing Decimates Entire Ocean Food Chains]( By AURORA ALMENDRAL Stopping dynamite and other illegal fishing has taken on a new urgency in the Philippines, where the practice is taking a toll on populations of fish and the corals where they live. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [For Pruitt Aides, the Boss’s Personal Life Was Part of the Job]( [For Pruitt Aides, the Boss’s Personal Life Was Part of the Job]( By ERIC LIPTON, STEVE EDER, LISA FRIEDMAN and HIROKO TABUCHI Senior staff members at the E.P.A. said they frequently felt pressured by Scott Pruitt to help in nonwork matters and obtain favors for his family. [Separated at the Border From Their Parents: In Six Weeks, 1,995 Children]( [Separated at the Border From Their Parents: In Six Weeks, 1,995 Children]( By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS The Department of Homeland Security released the figures as President Trump sought to shift blame for practice that has become the signature policy of his immigration agenda. [Video Shows Border Patrol Vehicle Hitting Native American Man, Then Driving Away]( [Video Shows Border Patrol Vehicle Hitting Native American Man, Then Driving Away]( By SIMON ROMERO The Border Patrol is investigating a video that appears to show an agent running into a man on the Tohono O’odham reservation, then driving away. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [Trump, Riding a North Korea High, Unloads on the F.B.I., Comey and Obama]( [Trump, Riding a North Korea High, Unloads on the F.B.I., Comey and Obama]( By PETER BAKER and EILEEN SULLIVAN The president said a new Justice Department inspector general report exposed the “scum on top” of the F.B.I. and showed “total bias” against him. [Steve King’s Inflammatory Behavior Is Met With Silence From G.O.P.]( [Steve King’s Inflammatory Behavior Is Met With Silence From G.O.P.]( By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG The Iowa congressman, who retweeted a Nazi sympathizer, seems to be protected by his eight-term incumbency and the fact that people are so used to his racist remarks that they just shrug their shoulders. [Michael Cohen Seeks Gag Order on Lawyer for Stormy Daniels]( [Michael Cohen Seeks Gag Order on Lawyer for Stormy Daniels]( By ALAN FEUER and BENJAMIN WEISER The request came after the lawyer, Michael Avenatti, predicted that Mr. Cohen would turn on President Trump and cooperate with the government. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [Feeling Good About the Economy? You’re Probably a Republican]( [Feeling Good About the Economy? You’re Probably a Republican]( By BEN CASSELMAN and JIM TANKERSLEY A survey shows a sharp partisan split in consumer confidence. But a third of Democrats say President Trump deserves some credit for economic gains. [Major Study of Drinking Will Be Shut Down]( [Major Study of Drinking Will Be Shut Down]( By RONI CARYN RABIN An investigation at the National Institutes of Health concluded that the $100 million trial had been tainted by funding appeals to, and coordination with, the alcohol industry. [McDonald’s to Switch to Paper Straws in Britain as Country Turns Against Plastic]( [McDonald’s to Switch to Paper Straws in Britain as Country Turns Against Plastic]( By AMIE TSANG The drive to reduce the use of plastics has gathered pace in Britain, winning the support of the government, the Church of England and even the queen. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Indicted on Fraud Charges]( [Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Indicted on Fraud Charges]( By REED ABELSON The former darling of Silicon Valley and the former president of her blood testing company are accused of defrauding investors, doctors and patients in a federal indictment. [At Snapchat, Redrawing the Bounds of Reality]( [At Snapchat, Redrawing the Bounds of Reality]( By REGGIE UGWU Augmented reality may change entertainment as we know it. For Snapchat, the revolution starts with 15-second cartoons. [Your Wi-Fi Security Is Probably Weak. Here’s How to Fix That.]( Tech Fix [Your Wi-Fi Security Is Probably Weak. Here’s How to Fix That.]( By BRIAN X. CHEN After malware recently infected hundreds of thousands of Wi-Fi routers, our personal tech columnist came up with this guide for ensuring the security of networking gear. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Spain and Portugal Play a Draw for the Ages, Starring a Player for All Time]( [Spain and Portugal Play a Draw for the Ages, Starring a Player for All Time]( By RORY SMITH Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals to give Portugal a 3-3 tie with Spain. The last goal came with just minutes to go in the scintillating match. [Spurs Forward Kawhi Leonard Wants Out of San Antonio]( [Spurs Forward Kawhi Leonard Wants Out of San Antonio]( By MARC STEIN If the Spurs are willing to trade Leonard, who has long been reported to be unhappy, they may have aggressive bidders in the Lakers, Clippers and Celtics. [Watching the World Cup in a War Zone, Where Every Goal Matters]( [Watching the World Cup in a War Zone, Where Every Goal Matters]( By JERÉ LONGMAN The tournament’s opening game provided a welcome distraction for Ukrainian soldiers in a war zone far away from Moscow, even though it was Russia on the field. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [A Clarinetist’s Girlfriend Didn’t Want Him to Leave. So She Crushed His Dreams.]( [A Clarinetist’s Girlfriend Didn’t Want Him to Leave. So She Crushed His Dreams.]( By SARAH MERVOSH He had a chance to study with a renowned professor. But his (now ex-) girlfriend intercepted a scholarship offer and turned it down. [Blue Man Group to Pay More Than $3 Million to End Royalty Dispute]( [Blue Man Group to Pay More Than $3 Million to End Royalty Dispute]( By COLIN MOYNIHAN Ian Pai said he was in on the ground floor of Blue Man Group, but that his royalties were not commensurate with his contributions. [The Mideasterner, TV’s Most Flexible Genre]( Critic’s Notebook [The Mideasterner, TV’s Most Flexible Genre]( By MIKE HALE “Deep State” on Epix and “Next of Kin” on Sundance Now show the different ways 21st-century geopolitics can be combined with good old family soap opera. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Raid of N.Y. Public Housing Office Points to Separate Inquiry]( [Raid of N.Y. Public Housing Office Points to Separate Inquiry]( By J. DAVID GOODMAN The raid by city and federal investigators was separate from the civil settlement between Mayor Bill de Blasio and federal prosecutors, and appeared to be part of a potential criminal investigation. [Murphy Visits Newark for the Portugal Match. His Guest? Portugal’s Prime Minister.]( [Murphy Visits Newark for the Portugal Match. His Guest? Portugal’s Prime Minister.]( By NICK CORASANITI Amid budget negotiations and a nationwide cultural tour, the prime minister of Portugal and the governor of New Jersey came to the Ironbound neighborhood to watch the World Cup. [His Father Took On the Mob. ‘They Will Try to Kill You,’ Bobby Kennedy Said.]( [His Father Took On the Mob. ‘They Will Try to Kill You,’ Bobby Kennedy Said.]( By COREY KILGANNON For Matthew J. Boylan, a reference librarian who fields questions from the public, his father and a famous trial spurred a commitment to public service. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [North Korea Film Glorifies Kim’s World Debut, With Trump in Starring Role]( [North Korea Film Glorifies Kim’s World Debut, With Trump in Starring Role]( By CHOE SANG-HUN A new propaganda film shows Kim Jong-un as a global leader on an equal footing with President Trump. [A.M.I., Tabloid Giant and Trump Ally, Expands Its Reach]( [A.M.I., Tabloid Giant and Trump Ally, Expands Its Reach]( By DANIEL VICTOR and JIM RUTENBERG The tabloid publisher added In Touch, Life & Style and Closer to a portfolio that already included The National Enquirer, Us Weekly and Star. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Cartoonist Fired as Paper Shifts Right]( [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Cartoonist Fired as Paper Shifts Right]( By KIM LYONS The dismissal of Rob Rogers, the longtime editorial cartoonist and a frequent critic of President Trump, was the latest controversy involving the paper’s editorial page. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Obituaries [William Reese, Leading Seller of Rare Books, Is Dead at 62]( [William Reese, Leading Seller of Rare Books, Is Dead at 62]( By ANDY NEWMAN For nearly 40 years, Mr. Reese shaped tastes, cultivated collectors and advised museums and libraries from his by-appointment-only store in New Haven. [Ed Sadlowski, Fiery Steelworkers Insurgent, Dies at 79]( [Ed Sadlowski, Fiery Steelworkers Insurgent, Dies at 79]( By SAM ROBERTS The Chicagoan became leader of a local when he was 26 but failed to defeat the union brass to win the organization’s national presidency. 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