Today's Headlines: Trump Opens His Arms to Russia. His Administration Closes Its Fist.

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His Administration Closes Its Fist.]( By MARK LANDLER and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS Whether it is Russia’s interference in the election, its annexation of Crimea, or its intervention in Syria, Mr. Trump’s statements either undercut, or flatly contradict, those of his lieutenants. [Cleaning Toilets, Following Rules: A Migrant Child’s Days in Detention]( [Cleaning Toilets, Following Rules: A Migrant Child’s Days in Detention]( By DAN BARRY, MIRIAM JORDAN, ANNIE CORREAL and MANNY FERNANDEZ A portrait of life in the shelters for the children detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. [Influential Judge, Loyal Friend, Conservative Warrior — and D.C. Insider]( [Influential Judge, Loyal Friend, Conservative Warrior — and D.C. Insider]( By SCOTT SHANE, STEVE EDER, REBECCA R. RUIZ, ADAM LIPTAK, CHARLIE SAVAGE and BEN PROTESS The carefully crafted narrative around Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, plays down his legacy as a charter member of elite Washington. 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 [I Know What Incarceration Does to Families. It Happened to Mine.]( Opinion [I Know What Incarceration Does to Families. It Happened to Mine.]( By MICHIKO KAKUTANI In 1942, my mother, her parents and her sister were sent to an internment camp by the U.S. government. I worry that history is repeating itself. [Balanced Funds Don’t Inspire Fear or Greed. That’s Why They Are So Useful.]( Business Day [Balanced Funds Don’t Inspire Fear or Greed. That’s Why They Are So Useful.]( By TIM GRAY Balanced funds’ straightforward mix of stocks and bonds can discourage investors from behaving in self-defeating ways, leading to strong returns. [] QUOTATION OF THE DAY "These different women who are running, and the way they’re running, is going to change politics forever. They’re rewriting the playbook. But we don’t know exactly what the new playbook will look like." [CHRISTINE K. JAHNKE]( a longtime consultant to Democratic women candidates. [] World [In Town With Little Water, Coca-Cola Is Everywhere. So Is Diabetes.]( [In Town With Little Water, Coca-Cola Is Everywhere. So Is Diabetes.]( By OSCAR LOPEZ and ANDREW JACOBS Residents of one of Mexico’s rainiest regions often have no water to drink, so many hydrate with soda. The impact on public health has been devastating. [In Trump’s U.K. Visit, Some See ‘Infomercial’ for Money-Losing Golf Resort]( [In Trump’s U.K. Visit, Some See ‘Infomercial’ for Money-Losing Golf Resort]( By KATIE ROGERS Ethics experts say President Trump’s promotion of Turnberry is part of a broader, problematic effort to use the presidency to gin up business for his property. [In India, a Missing Key to a Temple’s Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor]( [In India, a Missing Key to a Temple’s Treasure Vault Ignites a Furor]( By KAI SCHULTZ and SUHASINI RAJ Millions of dollars’ worth of gold is locked in Jagannath Temple. When the key to the treasure went missing, it set off a scandal that has shaken Hindus’ trust. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] U.S. [Republicans Had a Plan for Josh Hawley in Missouri. He’s Working on It.]( [Republicans Had a Plan for Josh Hawley in Missouri. He’s Working on It.]( By LIAM STACK Handpicked by party leaders and backed by influential donors, Mr. Hawley has gained recognition and influence in a key state. But there have been growing pains. [Teachers Unions Scramble to Save Themselves After Supreme Court’s Blow]( [Teachers Unions Scramble to Save Themselves After Supreme Court’s Blow]( By ERICA L. GREEN The Supreme Court said last month that public employees who disagree with their unions no longer have to pay dues. [Drug to Treat Smallpox Approved by F.D.A., a Move Against Bioterrorism]( [Drug to Treat Smallpox Approved by F.D.A., a Move Against Bioterrorism]( By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Though the disease was eradicated decades ago, national security experts fear that stocks of the virus in labs could be released as a bioweapon. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [Forget Suits. Show the Tattoo. Female Candidates Are Breaking the Rules.]( [Forget Suits. Show the Tattoo. Female Candidates Are Breaking the Rules.]( By KATE ZERNIKE After years of being told to put on a suit and recite their résumé, women running for office are now revealing themselves in more complex ways. [Should Democrats Have Saved Their Filibuster for the New Court Fight?]( On Washington [Should Democrats Have Saved Their Filibuster for the New Court Fight?]( By CARL HULSE By forcing a showdown last year, Democrats gave Republicans an opening to end the filibuster of Supreme Court nominees. Some wish they had it back. [Judge Criticizes Trump Administration for Response to Family Reunification Order]( [Judge Criticizes Trump Administration for Response to Family Reunification Order]( By CAITLIN DICKERSON The government outlined a new plan to reunify families by the July 26 deadline, but said doing so would risk returning children to abusive parents. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( [] Business [A Crisis Management Guru Bungles a Crisis]( [A Crisis Management Guru Bungles a Crisis]( By DAVID SEGAL Sir Alan Parker, one of Britain’s most famous corporate strategists, resigned from Save the Children U.K. over his handling of a #MeToo scandal. It has cast a long shadow. [The Education of a Brotelier]( [The Education of a Brotelier]( By KATHERINE ROSMAN With the help of a few famous friends, Ben Weprin is developing a chain of boutique hotels in university towns that relies heavily on nostalgia for college life. [As Marijuana Goes Mainstream, Investors Rush In]( [As Marijuana Goes Mainstream, Investors Rush In]( By KEN BELSON An exchange-traded fund focused on companies in the cannabis industry, the first listed in the United States, has attracted about $400 million. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Sports [No Storybook Ending for Serena Williams. Instead, a Wimbledon Title for Angelique Kerber.]( [No Storybook Ending for Serena Williams. Instead, a Wimbledon Title for Angelique Kerber.]( By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Kerber’s victory prevented Williams, who gave birth less than a year ago, from tying Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles. 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But What About the Gender Politics?]( [I Love Performing Those Songs. But What About the Gender Politics?]( By MELISSA ERRICO Melissa Errico, who is currently starring in “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” reflects on problematic female characters of Broadway’s golden age. [Painting Wagner: Celebrated Artists’ New Work for the Opera Stage]( [Painting Wagner: Celebrated Artists’ New Work for the Opera Stage]( By A.J. GOLDMANN Some of Germany’s most noted artists are lending their talents to two high-profile productions at prestigious music festivals. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] Movies [Oakland in Their Bones, and in Their Films]( [Oakland in Their Bones, and in Their Films]( By BROOKS BARNES For the first time in the city’s long history as a cultural wellspring, it is fertile ground for filmmakers like the writer-stars of “Blindspotting.” What took so long? [How a Director Uncovered Whitney Houston’s Secret Pain]( [How a Director Uncovered Whitney Houston’s Secret Pain]( By ALAN LIGHT The director of a new documentary said he consulted addiction experts and repeatedly interviewed her brothers to reveal her childhood abuse. [A Robot Romance on Amazon, American Indies and a ‘Taxi Driver’ Commentary]( Streaming [A Robot Romance on Amazon, American Indies and a ‘Taxi Driver’ Commentary]( By GLENN KENNY Amazon Prime’s “Zoe” stars Ewan McGregor and Léa Seydoux; a daring indie series is out on Filmatique; and Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader talk “Taxi.” For more movies news, go to [NYTimes.com/Movies »]( [] New York [New York Has World-Class Hospitals. Why Is It So Bad for People in Need of Transplants?]( [New York Has World-Class Hospitals. Why Is It So Bad for People in Need of Transplants?]( By TED ALCORN New York has the lowest rate of organ donor registration in the country. 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But that doesn’t mean they are easy to get to. [Place 20 of 52: On an Icelandic Road Trip, Mossy Moonscapes and More]( The 52 Places Traveler [Place 20 of 52: On an Icelandic Road Trip, Mossy Moonscapes and More]( By JADA YUAN and LUCAS PETERSON Our two world-traveling columnists hit the road for an Icelandic road trip. Gorgeous vistas, tiny horses, hot dogs ensue — and a friendship is born. [San Antonio’s Summer Homage to Spain]( Heads Up [San Antonio’s Summer Homage to Spain]( By SHIVANI VORA While this city is famous for its Mexican heritage, San Antonio’s connection to Spain is less well-known. But the city’s tricentennial celebration this summer puts Spain in the spotlight. For more travel news, go to [NYTimes.com/Travel »]( [] Real Estate [Finding Repose in New York City’s Hidden Spaces]( [Finding Repose in New York City’s Hidden Spaces]( By KENNETH R. ROSEN As glass-clad towers rise across the city, the tucked-away mews and mews lookalikes that remain are all the more treasured. [Buying a Home Sight Unseen]( [Buying a Home Sight Unseen]( By CANDACE JACKSON Virtual tours make it easier, but how can you tell from FaceTime if the basement is damp? [A Los Angeles Transplant Decides to Stay]( Renters [A Los Angeles Transplant Decides to Stay]( By KIM VELSEY She came to New York City to care for an ailing aunt — and then the city called to her. For more real estate news, go to [NYTimes.com/RealEstate »]( [] Fashion & Style [A Fight for Men’s Rights, in California Courts]( [A Fight for Men’s Rights, in California Courts]( By KATHERINE ROSMAN Ladies’ nights, career seminars and paternity fraud are all on the docket. [Ashlee Simpson’s New Reality]( [Ashlee Simpson’s New Reality]( By ALLIE JONES The pop-rock songstress and MTV star gave up celebrity in 2008. 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