Written by Madeleine Carlisle (@maddiecarlisle2) and Olivia Paschal (@oliviacpaschal)
Today in 5 Lines
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At a White House press conference, national-security officials warned that Russia is still targeting U.S. elections.
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Pope Francis made opposition to the death penalty an official teaching of the Catholic Church.
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The National Archives told Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley that it can't fill his request for documents related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh until the end of October, which could significantly delay his confirmation.
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In a reversal of Obama-era policies, the White House announced a plan to freeze some of the strictest federal regulations on automobile fuel efficiency.
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Apple’s stock-market value briefly hit $1 trillion, making it the first company ever to be worth that much money.
Today on The Atlantic
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“Insane”: An immigration lawyer explains how the reunification process works for families separated by the administration’s zero-tolerance policy—and how it doesn’t. (Ashley Fetters)
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ID This: Earlier this week, President Trump claimed that you need a photo ID to buy groceries. That gaffe was even more baseless than it seems. (Vann R. Newkirk II)
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Not Bothered: Rumors of an imminent report from Robert Mueller are floating around Washington. But congressional Republicans don’t yet have a unified plan to respond, reports Elaina Plott.
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Unanswered Questions: Almost a year after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, researchers still haven’t agreed on a definitive death count. However, a recent study suggests the baseline is likely north of 1,000. (Vann R. Newkirk II)
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Sign of the Times: Since Graham Nash wrote his protest anthem “Teach Your Children” in the late 1960s, social movements have become more partisan and their tactics have changed. (Ronald Brownstein)
