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The U.S. has stationed weapons in Earth’s orbit, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said on Monday, the first such public acknowledgment by a Pentagon official after years of preparations to counter potential deployments by Russia and China. https://trib.al/bnEKdzT

Breaking News: A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center could not inscribe President Trump’s name on the institution’s exterior. https://trib.al/majsL9b

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is testifying before a House panel, where he is expected to face questions on the surging federal debt, the trade war with Canada, the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate increase and the fallout of the war with Iran. Follow live updates.

The Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, moved a handful of awards out of the main ceremony to make room for more skits and musical performances in the telecast. Here are some of the best and worst moments of the night.

In @nytopinion Have we reached peak TV? Did we a long time ago? Three Opinion writers discuss the Emmys, the shows that took home awards and the best (and worst) red carpet looks.

Breaking News: Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents, the Hollywood director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

The Supreme Court on Monday blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict mail ballots. But that was just one piece of a broader effort involving the full power of the federal government to take more control of state-run elections.

The 2026 Emmy Awards took place on Monday night, with Mariska Hargitay hosting. These are the key moments. https://trib.al/Lc7Y1x5

Bold colors, smart takes on classic suiting and simple elegance created memorable moments at the Emmys. Here are our Styles desk's favorite looks of the night.

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were honored during the Emmy Awards on Monday. The Television Academy also paid tribute to Catherine O’Hara and other industry professionals who had died since the last awards ceremony.

In @nytopinion “The superpowers share an interest in preventing superhuman A.I. models from causing havoc, as China’s leaders clearly recognize,” Sebastian Mallaby writes. “However difficult U.S.-China coordination, the consequences of not coordinating make it essential to try.”

At the Emmy Awards, “Widow’s Bay” dominated with 14 wins, Matthew Rhys had a historic night and “The Pitt” won best drama again. See the full list of winners. https://trib.al/XiCezbR