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Summit collapse foils chance to press North Korea on suspicious sites; Trump suggests June 12 summit could happen after all

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BREAKING NEWS Trump issues orders aimed at altering civil service protections The orders would make it easier to fire poor performers, sharply curtail the time federal employees can be paid for union work and direct agencies to negotiate tougher union contracts. The largest federal employee union said the orders "strip federal employees of their decades-old right to representation at the worksite." By Lisa Rein  •  Read more » Summit collapse foils chance to press North Korea on suspicious sites Officials were hoping the June 12 summit would lead to a new openness by leader Kim Jong Un about a number of clandestine activities, including the stockpiling of chemical nerve agents and the sale of nuclear and missile technology to Syria and perhaps other clients. By Joby Warrick and Souad Mekhennet  •  Read more »   Trump suggests June 12 summit could happen after all A day after aborting a summit with North Korea's leader, President Trump suggested it could happen on June 12 after all. By John Wagner  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT S. Korea, China have little appetite for Trump's 'maximum pressure' after summit pullout In Asia, many are blaming President Trump and not Kim Jong Un for the sudden collapse of diplomacy. By Anna Fifield and Emily Rauhala  •  Read more »   The 24 movies everyone will be talking about this summer From the season's biggest blockbusters to the buzziest festival favorites just over the horizon, there's a movie for everyone to talk about this year.  By Michael O'Sullivan  •  Read more »   'We're closed!': Trump vents his anger over immigration at homeland security secretary The strains in the relationship between President Trump and Kirstjen Nielsen illustrate the difficulty faced by his subordinates who are tasked with delivering policy solutions to match his most soaring promises. By Josh Dawsey and Nick Miroff  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Harvey Weinstein charged with rape, sex abuse; bail set at $1 million The charges against Weinstein — which New York authorities said stem from cases involving two women — came months after allegations of sexual violence and harassment toppled the once-powerful Hollywood mogul. By Abby Ohlheiser, Steven Zeitchik, Elahe Izadi and Mark Berman  •  Read more »   Russian billionaire, who was since sanctioned by U.S., met with Michael Cohen days before inauguration The meeting, described as brief and impromptu, adds to the long list of contacts between Trump associates and Kremlin-tied Russians during the campaign and presidential transition. By Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   Perspective This mother wants you to see a disturbing photo of her fatally-shot daughter. Maybe it's time we look. Nardyne Jefferies has plenty of pictures showing her daughter's life and happiness. But those images aren't the ones that she believes people need to see if they want to know what gun violence looks like. By Theresa Vargas  •  Read more »   Trump says the first lady is 'doing great.' She hasn't been seen in public for two weeks. Melania Trump's office has not said when she plans to resurface. By Emily Heil  •  Read more »   Some U.S. media outlets block European users after data protection law takes effect Advocacy groups immediately filed complaints against tech giants, alleging that the firms have not complied with new rules. By Quentin Ariès, Tony Romm and James McAuley  •  Read more »   Walmart bought Bonobos – and the bros aren't happy As Walmart aggressively buys upscale niche brands, analysts say it's facing an uphill battle to win over younger, more affluent shoppers across the country. By Abha Bhattarai  •  Read more »

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