Rafael Nadal celebrating his French Open victory in Paris on Sunday. He became the first player in modern tennis to win 10 Grand Slam singles titles at the same tournament. Julian Finney/Getty Images
Sessions says he’ll testify.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he would appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to discuss Russian interference in the 2016 election. It was unclear whether the hearing would be public.
“They will be back.” Last week, James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, testified that Russia would again try to influence U.S. elections, a warning that our correspondents worry might be lost in his political feud with President Trump.
(Ivanka Trump said today that her father felt “very vindicated” by Mr. Comey’s testimony.)
And our media columnist notes that, unlike the Watergate scandal, the Trump-Russia investigation is unfolding in an era of dueling narratives. What does that mean for journalism, and for the country?
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The threat from ISIS.
Recent attacks in Britain and Iran reflect the Islamic State’s efforts to hit targets once thought unassailable.
And cyberweapons that the U.S. used successfully against Iran and North Korea have been less effective against the militant group.
Democrats divided.
The party faces a widening breach, as liberal activists dream of transforming health care and impeaching President Trump, while candidates in hard-fought elections ask wary voters merely for a chance to govern.
Senator Bernie Sanders told those attending a “People’s Summit” on Saturday in Chicago that Democrats needed “fundamental change.” Joshua Lott for The New York Times
Britain sheds predictability.
Once considered one of the world’s most politically stable countries, Britain is increasingly confusing and unpredictable, to both its allies and itself, our London bureau chief writes.
And a year after the “Brexit” vote, our European economics correspondent examines the slowing British economy.
Tops at the Tonys.
“Dear Evan Hansen” won six Tony Awards, including best new musical, and “Oslo” was named best new play. We have video highlights from Sunday night.
Our theater critics offered live commentary on the awards show (which included an uneven performance by Kevin Spacey).
We also have a full list of winners, some victory speeches and photos from the red carpet
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