Today's Headlines: G.M. Says New Wave of Trump Tariffs Could Force U.S. Job Cuts

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Says New Wave of Trump Tariffs Could Force U.S. Job Cuts]( By TIFFANY HSU The automaker said, in a filing with the Commerce Department, that new trade barriers “could lead to a smaller G.M.” [‘Shaken’ Rosenstein Felt Used by White House in Comey Firing]( [‘Shaken’ Rosenstein Felt Used by White House in Comey Firing]( By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and ADAM GOLDMAN After the F.B.I. director James B. Comey was fired, the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, privately appeared conflicted about his involvement in the dismissal. [Russians Offered Business Deals to Brexit’s Biggest Backer]( [Russians Offered Business Deals to Brexit’s Biggest Backer]( By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MATTHEW ROSENBERG As Arron Banks spent millions on Brexit, meetings at the Russian Embassy opened opportunities in gold and diamonds. Critics see American parallels. 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 [Time Split to the Nanosecond Is Precisely What Wall Street Wants]( Technology [Time Split to the Nanosecond Is Precisely What Wall Street Wants]( By JOHN MARKOFF Driven by the needs of the financial industry, researchers are working on ways to manage vast computer systems down to 100 billionths of a second. [Dave Eggers: A Cultural Vacuum in Trump’s White House]( Opinion [Dave Eggers: A Cultural Vacuum in Trump’s White House]( By DAVE EGGERS Never have we had a president not just indifferent to the arts, but also combative toward artists. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "We live in a country where, yes, there are injustices that can happen. We are blessed to be in a country where injustice can also be rectified." [MARION LANE]( who petitioned to have her 98-year-old father promoted to the rank of second lieutenant 76 years after he was denied the rank because of his race. [] Today’s Videos [After 40 Days Apart, a Migrant Family Reunites]( [[Video]Video: After 40 Days Apart, a Migrant Family Reunites]( By SAMEEN AMIN, BRENT McDONALD, NILO TABRIZY and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER Ludin and her children, ages 9 and 17, were separated immediately after they crossed the border illegally into Texas. Sent to different parts of the country, they were kept apart for 40 days. We were there for their reunion. [Trump Offers Condolences to Capital Gazette]( [[Video]Video: Trump Offers Condolences to Capital Gazette]( By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS President Trump, who has previously labeled the news media “the enemy of the people,” condemned the deadly newsroom shooting in Annapolis, Md. [Is the Future of the Supreme Court in the Hands of These 2 Senators?]( [[Video]Video: Is the Future of the Supreme Court in the Hands of These 2 Senators?]( By NEETI UPADHYE and MAEA LENEI BUHRE Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both moderate Republicans who favor abortion rights, are facing pressure from liberal activists to defend Roe v. Wade in the impending confirmation battle over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. ADVERTISEMENT [] World [The Firebrand Leftist Far Ahead in Mexico’s Presidential Polls]( [The Firebrand Leftist Far Ahead in Mexico’s Presidential Polls]( By AZAM AHMED Outrage over corruption, inequality, violence and poverty is steering Mexicans toward Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the front-runner ahead of Sunday’s election. [Syrian Assault Flouts U.S.-Backed Cease-Fire and Sets Off New Exodus]( [Syrian Assault Flouts U.S.-Backed Cease-Fire and Sets Off New Exodus]( By VIVIAN YEE and HWAIDA SAAD Syrian and Russian forces drive into one of the country’s last rebel-held areas, sending 160,000 people fleeing toward Israel and Jordan. [Migration Deal in Europe Makes No Commitments. Victory Is Declared.]( [Migration Deal in Europe Makes No Commitments. Victory Is Declared.]( By STEVEN ERLANGER The resolution of a long and bitter debate over E.U. migration rules seems to have saved Angela Merkel and bolstered the power of Matteo Salvini in Italy. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [For Local Newspapers, Angry Readers Are a Given. But Killings Send Shivers.]( [For Local Newspapers, Angry Readers Are a Given. But Killings Send Shivers.]( By TIM ARANGO and JOHN HERRMAN Many journalists, especially at the local level, have stories of being confronted or harassed by a resident upset by something that was published. Violence is rare. [Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Rules]( [Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Rules]( By ABBY GOODNOUGH The federal court ruling may affect other states’ plans to impose work requirements on the poor in exchange for receiving health care. [At 98, the Army Just Made Him an Officer: A Tale of Racial Bias in World War II]( [At 98, the Army Just Made Him an Officer: A Tale of Racial Bias in World War II]( By RACHEL L. SWARNS Trying to rectify past discrimination, the Army is promoting John E. James Jr. to second lieutenant, two weeks after his 98th birthday. “I thought it would never happen,” he said. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( [] Politics [How ‘Abolish ICE’ Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates’ Rallying Cry]( [How ‘Abolish ICE’ Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates’ Rallying Cry]( By SYDNEY EMBER and ASTEAD W. HERNDON Calls to eliminate the agency charged with enforcing immigration laws, mostly rooted on the political fringe, have gained traction among progressive candidates. [Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through]( [Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through]( By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS A shock jock pretending to be Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, talked to President Trump, who was on Air Force One at the time, about immigration and more. [Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick on July 9]( [Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick on July 9]( By EMILY COCHRANE and MICHAEL D. SHEAR The president said that he has narrowed down his Supreme Court candidates to about five people, including two women, calling them “brilliant” and “talented.” For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [China Taps the Brakes on Its Global Push for Influence]( [China Taps the Brakes on Its Global Push for Influence]( By KEITH BRADSHER Chinese companies are steering less money into its Belt and Road Initiative, as top officials ask whether borrowers will be able to repay loans. [Luxury’s Chess Masters Prepare for a New Game]( [Luxury’s Chess Masters Prepare for a New Game]( By ELIZABETH PATON and VANESSA FRIEDMAN A series of strategic shifts in the boardrooms and back rooms of the world’s biggest luxury groups — LVMH, Kering and Richemont — has been underway in recent months. [A French Fry Gets Soggy in 5 Minutes. This Company Wants to Keep It Crispy for 60.]( [A French Fry Gets Soggy in 5 Minutes. This Company Wants to Keep It Crispy for 60.]( By RACHEL ABRAMS Lamb Weston fires potatoes into metal blades at 75 miles per hour to make your fries. But when your delivery driver is slowed down by traffic, how will they hold up? For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [N.S.A. Purges Hundreds of Millions of Call and Text Records]( [N.S.A. Purges Hundreds of Millions of Call and Text Records]( By CHARLIE SAVAGE The agency said it had discovered “irregularities” in a system it created under a 2015 law, the USA Freedom Act, to collect data from U.S. telecoms. [Newspaper Shooting Shows Widening Use of Facial Recognition by Authorities]( [Newspaper Shooting Shows Widening Use of Facial Recognition by Authorities]( By CADE METZ and NATASHA SINGER The use of facial recognition to identify the suspect in the shooting at a community newspaper chain in Maryland revealed how pervasive the technology has become in law enforcement. [Can Artificial Intelligence Keep Your Home Secure?]( Wealth Matters [Can Artificial Intelligence Keep Your Home Secure?]( By PAUL SULLIVAN Security companies are hoping to harness the potential of A.I., promising better service at lower prices. But experts say there are risks. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [The N.B.A.’s Decider: How LeBron James Controls Fortunes]( [The N.B.A.’s Decider: How LeBron James Controls Fortunes]( By SCOTT CACCIOLA The greatest basketball player in the world might join a new team, instantly making it a title contender. Or he might stay with the Cavaliers. [This Is When the World Cup Surprises End. Usually.]( On Soccer [This Is When the World Cup Surprises End. Usually.]( By RORY SMITH The carnival spirit and upsets of the World Cup’s group stage rarely continue in the knockout rounds, but international soccer is more democratic than ever. [Hillsborough Police Commander Faces Trial in 95 Soccer Deaths]( [Hillsborough Police Commander Faces Trial in 95 Soccer Deaths]( By MICHAEL WOLGELENTER A judge allowed the case against David Duckenfield to go to trial, almost three decades after soccer fans were trampled and crushed to death at a stadium. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [The Creator of ‘Bao’ on That Twist: ‘Part of Me Wanted to Shock Audiences’]( [The Creator of ‘Bao’ on That Twist: ‘Part of Me Wanted to Shock Audiences’]( By KALY SOTO If you gasped at the mom’s desperate action, you’re not alone. The director of the Pixar short running with “Incredibles 2” says “it was the logical conclusion.” [A Director Looks for Beauty in Her Home’s Opioid Struggle]( [A Director Looks for Beauty in Her Home’s Opioid Struggle]( By MICHON BOSTON With “Recovery Boys,” Elaine McMillion Sheldon aimed to tell the story of West Virginia’s opioid epidemic through the eyes of people who are fighting through it. [As the Frick Expands, New York City Music Suffers]( Critic’s Notebook [As the Frick Expands, New York City Music Suffers]( By ANTHONY TOMMASINI The Frick Collection’s music room, reminiscent of a 19th-century salon, is an ideal space for chamber music. So why is the museum getting rid of it? For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins]( [Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins]( By BENJAMIN MUELLER Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, 63, was in charge of safety for recovery workers after the Sept. 11 attacks. [Who Wins, and Who Loses, in the Proposed Plan for Elite Schools?]( [Who Wins, and Who Loses, in the Proposed Plan for Elite Schools?]( By WINNIE HU and ELIZABETH A. HARRIS A school that sends more than 200 students to the specialized schools would get about 20 spots under the new plan, which could upend the city’s middle schools. [New Jersey to Suspend Prominent Psychologist for Failing to Protect Patient Privacy]( [New Jersey to Suspend Prominent Psychologist for Failing to Protect Patient Privacy]( By CHARLES ORNSTEIN The state investigated Barry Helfmann about debt collection lawsuits against his patients that included details of their mental health diagnoses and treatments. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [‘We Are Putting Out a Damn Paper’: Capital Gazette Journalists Kept Working After Fatal Shooting]( [‘We Are Putting Out a Damn Paper’: Capital Gazette Journalists Kept Working After Fatal Shooting]( By MATTHEW HAAG and SABRINA TAVERNISE Five staff members from the newsroom of the community newspaper chain in Maryland’s capital were killed in a shooting on Thursday, but their colleagues continued to cover the news. [Accused Gunman in Capital Gazette Shooting Left a Trail of Conflicts]( [Accused Gunman in Capital Gazette Shooting Left a Trail of Conflicts]( By SABRINA TAVERNISE and AMY HARMON Jarrod W. Ramos, the suspect in the Maryland attack, had been fired from his job, was the subject of a police investigation and kept up an online crusade against his targets. [BBC Apologizes to Carrie Gracie, Former China Editor, Over Unequal Pay]( [BBC Apologizes to Carrie Gracie, Former China Editor, Over Unequal Pay]( By AMIE TSANG The broadcaster acknowledged that it had underpaid her when she worked as its China editor, and gave her backdated pay. She donated the sum to a women’s rights charity. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Obituaries [Harlan Ellison, Intensely Prolific Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 84]( [Harlan Ellison, Intensely Prolific Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 84]( By RICHARD SANDOMIR Mr. Ellison’s body of popular literary work — novels, short stories, scripts and much more — was as outsize as his fast-talking, polymathic personality. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Reunite Immigrant Kids With Their Families]( [Reunite Immigrant Kids With Their Families]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The marches taking place across the country this weekend are really about the soul of America. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [At the Capital Gazette, the Death of a Reporter’s Reporter]( [At the Capital Gazette, the Death of a Reporter’s Reporter]( By LAURA LIPPMAN Is it inevitable that everyone will be one degree of separation away from a mass shooting? [Germany’s Great Unraveling]( [Germany’s Great Unraveling]( By ROGER COHEN Germany's football team has fallen in the first round, the first time in 80 years. It’s not a good German moment. [Will Mexico Get Its Donald?]( Op-Ed Columnist [Will Mexico Get Its Donald?]( By BRET STEPHENS Mexicans vote on Sunday, politically united over one thing: total contempt for Donald Trump. But they seem intent on electing their own version of him. [A Better Reason to Delay Kennedy’s Replacement]( [A Better Reason to Delay Kennedy’s Replacement]( By PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN Presidents under the cloud of investigation should not get to pick the judges who may preside over their cases. [A Better Reason to Delay Kennedy’s Replacement]( [A Better Reason to Delay Kennedy’s Replacement]( By PAUL SCHIFF BERMAN Presidents under the cloud of investigation should not get to pick the judges who may preside over their cases. 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