NY Times – Politics
The justices ruled that the state’s law, which prohibited some medical treatments for transgender youths, did not violate equal protection principles. [...]

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota learned that her friend was assassinated, and that she had been a potential target herself. Now, she has blunt thoughts on who bears blame for violent outbursts. [...]

Bridget A. Brink, who stepped down as ambassador to Ukraine in April out of objections to President Trump’s pro-Russian approach to the war, is now speaking out and running for office at home. [...]

Federal agents have arrested a growing number of the party’s elected officials, fueling liberal outrage and conservative accusations that Democrats are carrying out publicity stunts. [...]

A bill would restrict “expressive activities” on campus — which could include what students wear and the hours and weeks they can protest. [...]

Judge William G. Young’s long career has been punctuated by high-profile cases and outspoken advocacy for the judiciary’s value and fact-finding power. [...]