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Trump, Johnson look to strengthen their ties amid skepticism of both leaders; 'Senseless disputes': E.U.'s Tusk says Trump's trade wars are damaging global economy; Trump's wild week of tax ideas continues with new promise if GOP sweeps in 2020; Virginia marks the start of American slavery in 1619 with speeches, songs; Trump's company could save millions if interest rates fall as he demands; He went from hiking enthusiast to 'on death's door' within days. Doctors blamed vaping.; A white Florida man cited 'stand your ground' for shooting a black man. A jury found him guilty.; Aaron Burr — villain of 'Hamilton' — had a secret family of color, new research shows; Governors used to have a leg up on presidential races. Not anymore.

Sign up for this newsletter Read online The day's most important stories, curated by Post editors.       G-7 leaders hope for quiet summit amid worries about Trump As economic and political head winds gather across the globe, leaders of the world's Group of 7 nations are bracing themselves for a different kind of turbulent force: President Trump. By Toluse Olorunnipa, Damian Paletta, Josh Dawsey and Michael Birnbaum ● Read more » Trump, Johnson look to strengthen their ties amid skepticism of both leaders Their first formal meeting marks a chance, officials said, to forge stronger ties between the two nations after years of tense relations and Twitter insults during the tenure of Theresa May. By Josh Dawsey, Laura Hughes and Karla Adam ● Read more » 'Senseless disputes': E.U.'s Tusk says Trump's trade wars are damaging global economy European Council President Donald Tusk suggested that President Trump may be using "tariffs and taxation as a political instrument." By Michael Birnbaum and Damian Paletta ● Read more » Trump's wild week of tax ideas continues with new promise if GOP sweeps in 2020 He has offered few details about the new tax cut or explained how or if it would be paid for. The 2017 tax legislation he signed into law increased the federal deficit by more than $1.5 trillion, nonpartisan estimates show. By Damian Paletta and Jeff Stein ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Virginia marks the start of American slavery in 1619 with speeches, songs The commemoration of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans 400 years ago began at dawn at Fort Monroe with the rhythm of drums and a cleansing ritual. By Gregory S. Schneider ● Read more »   Trump's company could save millions if interest rates fall as he demands The Trump Organization could see large savings in payments it is making on roughly $345 million in loans, according to public filings and financial experts.  By Jonathan O'Connell, David Fahrenthold and Heather Long ● Read more » He went from hiking enthusiast to 'on death's door' within days. Doctors blamed vaping. "In all honesty, I was preparing to plan a funeral for my child," said the father of a Utah man whose case is among almost 200 being probed by state and federal officials. By Lena Sun ● Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT A white Florida man cited 'stand your ground' for shooting a black man. A jury found him guilty. A jury delivered the guilty verdict that Markeis McGlockton's family didn't think was possible. By Hannah Knowles ● Read more »   Aaron Burr — villain of 'Hamilton' — had a secret family of color, new research shows The vice president, who killed Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel, had a son and daughter with a servant from Calcutta, India. The son is being recognized and honored Saturday by the Aaron Burr Association. Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered ●  By Hannah Natanson ● Read more » Governors used to have a leg up on presidential races. Not anymore. Govs. Jay Inslee (Wash.) and John Hickenlooper (Colo.) have already dropped out. Gov. Steve Bullock (Mont.) is struggling to gain traction. And there are reasons why they've lost their advantage. Campaign 2020 | Analysis ●  By Dan Balz ● Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Post Most for the most popular and interesting stories of the day, from politics to opinions to world news, to keep you in the know. In your inbox, every day. Sign up »

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