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-Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey) Today in 5 Lines President Trump announced the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and reinstate sanctions against the country. The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom put out a joint statement condemning the decision. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that his country will remain in the agreement for now but warned that he will resume enriching uranium if negotiations fall apart. Chinese state media reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un plans to discuss “phased and synchronous measures” to deal with its nuclear program during an upcoming meeting with Trump. Fair-housing activists sued the Department of Housing and Urban Development and its secretary, Ben Carson, over the agency’s decision to postpone an Obama-era rule meant to prevent segregation in federal housing. The Races We’re Watching Voters in West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina will select nominees in their states’ primary elections. In West Virginia, we’re keeping our eye on the Republican Senate primary between Representative Evan Jenkins, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, and the former coal executive Don Blankenship. President Trump urged voters on Monday not to support Blankenship, because he “can’t win” a general election. : New data suggest that to win black voters, Democrats will need to find candidates willing to call out racism and run explicitly anti-racist campaigns. (Vann R. Newkirk II) Snapshot What We’re Reading The Case for Gina Haspel: Critics argue that the Senate shouldn’t approve someone who oversaw the torture of terror suspects to lead the CIA.

-Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey) Today in 5 Lines During an address to the annual NRA convention in Dallas, Texas, President Trump assured voters that he would protect the Second Amendment, criticized the special-counsel investigation, and thanked rapper Kanye West for his support. President Trump told reporters that Rudy Giuliani needed to “get his facts straight” after the former mayor said that Trump reimbursed his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels. Hours later, Giuliani walked back his comments. Jennifer Pena, the White House physician assigned to Vice President Mike Pence, resigned after fallout over President Trump’s doctor and former pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Ronny Jackson. CNN reported earlier this week that Pena had raised concerns about Jackson’s workplace conduct last fall. The Department of Homeland Security ended a program that allowed 57,000 Honduran citizens to temporarily live and work in the United States. The U.S. added 164,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent. Today on The Atlantic Absurd in Every Way: The Iran Deal was a cover for American inaction and former President Obama’s paralyzing fear of war, argues Reuel Marc Gerecht. Changing a Sacred Text: Some of France’s most prominent political leaders are calling to strike particular verses from the Quran. The idea doesn’t sit well with the country’s Muslims.

-Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey) Today in 5 Lines President Trump’s longtime personal physician, Harold Bornstein, told NBC News that Trump’s bodyguard and lawyer “raided” his office in February 2017 and took medical files. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called the move “standard operating procedure” and said records were being transferred “as requested.” Trump lashed out at Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Twitter, saying that it was “disgraceful” that a list of questions Mueller reportedly submitted to Trump’s legal team was leaked. Trump welcomed the crew and five passengers of the Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 to the White House. Two top officials at the Environmental Protection Agency resigned amid intensifying scrutiny of Administrator Scott Pruitt’s actions. California and more than a dozen other states are suing the EPA over its decision to rollback greenhouse-gas emissions standards for cars. Today on The Atlantic It Could Happen Again: Congressional Republicans won’t pledge not to use stolen or hacked materials in their 2018 campaigns, which means the midterm elections could again be vulnerable to malicious interference. (Natasha Bertrand) Should They Stay or Should They Go? : Lobbying is the single-most popular career choice for retiring members of Congress. That probably won’t change in 2018. (Russell Berman) The Road Ahead: Dozens of Central American migrants have arrived at the U.S. border in hopes of applying for asylum.

Today in 5 Lines During a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Trump criticized the trade relationship between the United States and Germany and other European nations. The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee released a redacted version of their report on the Russia investigation that finds no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. In a historic meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-In, the two leaders promised to end their decades-long rivalry, and pledged to begin the process of denuclearization. Today on The Atlantic The Beginning of the End: In 2004, Comedian Bill Cosby delivered an address that would come to be known as the “Pound Cake” speech. It ultimately led to his downfall. (Adam Serwer) Don’t Hold Your Breath: North and South Korea have vowed to bring an end to the Korean war by 2019. But there’s a reason a peace treaty hasn’t happened in 65 years. (Uri Friedman) The DNA of a Serial Killer: After a decades-long manhunt, authorities believe they have arrested the Golden State Killer. A genealogy website helped them do it. (Sarah Zhang) Three Erroneous Claims: Conor Friedersdorf sets the record straight after a recent column mischaracterized the views of many conservatives on issues of race, gender, and free speech.

Today in 5 Lines In a freewheeling interview on Fox & Friends, President Trump appeared to confirm that his lawyer, Michael Cohen, represented him in a matter with adult-film star Stormy Daniels. He also defended White House physician Ronny Jackson and accused former FBI Director James Comey of committing crimes. It was a busy day on Capitol Hill: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt told lawmakers that he had some knowledge of raises awarded to two of his closest aides, contradicting his earlier statements; and conservative social-media personalities Diamond and Silk alleged that they were silenced by Facebook in a House Judiciary Committee hearing. The Senate confirmed former CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be the next secretary of state. Comedian Bill Cosby was found guilty of drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 and could face up to 30 years in prison. Cosby's attorney said he plans to appeal. Today on The Atlantic Embracing Trump, Rejecting Trumpism: While offering nothing groundbreaking, French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday “was a primer in how to clean the floor with your host,” writes Rachel Donadio. What Is Terrorism? : Two mass murders happened within two days this week. Here’s why one was terrorism, and one was not.

Today in 5 Lines President Trump defended his pick for veterans affairs secretary, Ronny Jackson, but hinted that Jackson might withdraw from consideration after a Senate panel postponed his confirmation hearing amid allegations of misconduct. Alek Minassian, the man accused of plowing a van into pedestrians in Toronto on Monday, was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that his country would likely abandon the Iran nuclear deal should the United States withdraw. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt proposed a controversial rule establishing new standards for the research that can be used to write agency regulations. The meal will consist of goat cheese gateau, rack of lamb, and jambalaya. The Race We’re Watching Voters in Arizona’s 8th congressional district are heading to the polls to choose a replacement for Republican Representative Trent Franks, who resigned in December amid reports of sexual misconduct. It’s not likely that Tipirneni will win here, but if she can come close, Democrats are planning to call it a victory. Polls close at 7 p.m. PT, 10 p.m. Today on The Atlantic The Most Expensive ACA Insurance in the U.S.: Charlottesville residents were forced to look for their own solutions when health-insurance premiums started to spike. But their homegrown fixes aren’t necessarily sustainable—especially for a problem that could happen anywhere.

Today in 5 Lines After a 34-hour manhunt, authorities said the suspect in a deadly shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennessee, was taken into custody. Travis Reinking is accused of killing four people at the restaurant early Sunday morning. The Senate is expected to confirm him later this week. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that the U.S. has seen “some steps in the right direction” in talks with North Korea, but there is still “a long way to go.” North Korea announced on Friday that they were putting an end to their missile tests. Police said nine people were killed and 16 others injured after a van plowed into pedestrians on a sidewalk in Toronto. The driver is now in custody. Today on The Atlantic ‘The Hardest Job in the World’: The president’s list of duties has grown significantly since the country’s founding, writes John Dickerson in our May cover story. Maybe we’re expecting too much of President Trump. The Future Is Here: After years of traveling through parts of America that don’t receive much attention from the press, James Fallows writes that, “even as the country is becoming worse in obvious ways—angrier, more divided, less able to do the basic business of governing itself—it is becoming distinctly better on a range of other indicators that are harder to perceive.” Is the Senate Bill to Protect Robert Mueller Constitutional? : It could come down to the Supreme Court to decide.

Today in 5 Lines In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced plans to introduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana on the federal level, saying his thinking on the issue “has evolved.” The Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit against the Trump campaign, the Russian government, and the WikiLeaks organization, alleging that the three parties conspired to disrupt the 2016 presidential campaign. Thousands of students across the country participated in school walkouts to protest gun violence on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. Foster Friess, a major Republican donor, announced that he will run for governor of Wyoming. “It's only going to be one term and I'm going to donate my salary to charities that the people in Wyoming pick,” Friess said. The White House said he's missing the event “to avoid disruptions” and out of respect for the Bush family and friends. Today on The Atlantic What We Learned: On Thursday, the Justice Department turned over 15 pages of memos written by former FBI Director James Comey to Congress. Here’s how that rift could help Trump. (Natasha Bertrand) Welcome to Reality: In releasing the Comey memos, President Trump’s allies were looking for vindication. Instead, argues David Frum, they discovered the costs of their “alternative information system.” They Can’t Quit Him: A new poll shows that evangelicals’ support for Trump remains high—but tying themselves to him could threaten the future of their movement. (Jonathan Greenberg, The Washington Post) The Tables Have Turned: President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has said that he would take a bullet for Trump.

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