Today in Black History: The U.S. Department of War established the Bureau of the Colored Troops in 1863, an effort to help the Union Army in the Civil War.
The New York Times
National
Trump’s Skills in Deal-Making Face a Serious Test in Israel
Israel’s Preparations for Visit Expose Rifts
Siding With the Saudis, at Iran’s Expense
White House Moves to Block Inquiry Into Ex-Lobbyists
Justice Department Official Seeks Neutral Ground
Jury Selection to Begin Monday for Bill Cosby Trial
58,000 Haitians in U.S. May Lose Post-Earthquake Protections
Notre Dame Students Walk Out of Mike Pence Commencement Address
Lack of Workers, Not Work, Weighs on Utah’s Economy
Local
Cuomo Calls on Trump to Ease Penn Station’s ‘Summer of Agony’
Opinion: Tired of New York’s Subways? Blame Andrew Cuomo
Democrats in New Jersey Governor’s Race Court Progressive Vote
What You Really Want to Know About the Candidates for New Jersey Governor
Philly.com
Baer: Pennsylvania school districts (still) hoard your tax dollars
Meet the students graduating from high school and college at the same time
DNC Host Committee promised to give away leftover funds to charity
A military cemetery whose African American history is hidden in plain sight
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Study says Justice Department-led police reform efforts may reduce civil rights lawsuits
Ohio children reportedly shot by mother die in hospital
Calls for funding equity for Ohio charter schools overlook charters' failures and lack of transparency: Bill Lavezzi (Opinion)
The case for criminal justice reform: Ronald B. Adrine (Opinion)
Sen. Sherrod Brown on Joe Lieberman for FBI: No way
The Detroit Free Press
After asbestos frustrations, a crackdown on Detroit demolitions
Detroit hired contractor after his federal asbestos charge
In an already struggling district, Detroit schools deal with extreme teacher shortage
Free gun lesson for metro Detroit women
The Star-Ledger
Videos from mayor's car crashes are public records, lawsuits claim
The people's Statehouse makeover is evicting Chris Christie | Editorial
Jersey City municipal ID program set for final vote
Bill would divert Jersey City abatement revenue to schools
N.J. lawmakers want voters to decide if Supreme Court justices should keep their jobs
Turning abandoned Newark communities 'beautiful'
The Chicago Tribune
Northwest Side development reignites interest in program aimed at preventing white flight
Seven North Side aldermen vow to add affordable housing to end 'legacy of exclusion'
1 dead, 8 wounded in shootings on West, South sides Sunday
Sen. Duckworth urges George Washington University grads to 'get involved, not discouraged'
Tribune analysis: College prep courses not preparing kids for college
The entire health care industry is panicking that Trump is about to blow up Obamacare
The Los Angeles Times
A battle of liberal versus more liberal exposes a divided California Democratic Party at state convention
Dear LAPD: You are not exempt from the Public Records Act
Debate over sex offenders moves to court as California undertakes prison parole overhaul
The Washington Post
Trump to propose slashing Medicaid, giving states power to limit other benefits
Trump lands in Israel, prepares to confront thorny Mideast peace politics
Kushner keeps most of his real estate but offers few clues about potential White House conflicts
A millionaire, a hotel maid and an arrest after the inauguration for sex abuse
Editorial: New Orleans took down its Confederate monuments. Will the rest of the South?
Sheriff David Clarke denies claims he plagiarized in his master’s thesis, lambastes CNN reporter
Professor confronts Richard Spencer at gym — which terminates white nationalist’s membership
What Fox News is for cable, Sinclair could become for broadcast. And Trump’s FCC is clearing the way.
New data shows a sharp increase in U.S. protest activity in April
Trump, Hill Republicans target ‘overly generous compensation’ for feds
Teachers gave a teen with ADHD a ‘Most Likely to Not Pay Attention’ award
After favoritism revealed in school lottery, D.C. parents wait on apology
Poll: Democrats have edge over Republican front-runner in Va. governor’s race
USA Today
Opinion: Donald Trump to America: Please impeach me
FBI investigates possible hate crime in student's fatal stabbing
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