What to expect from the NATO summit

What to expect from the NATO summit

Donald Trump heads to Turkey for the NATO summit, where there’s plenty of questions about defense spend, Ukraine, and the future of Greenland. POLITICO White House reporter Megan Messerly gives us the rundown on what she’s looking out for this summit.  Plus, the Qatari-gifted jet serving as Air Force One makes its first international trip. And in an extraordinary twist ahead of tonight's World Cup U.S.-Belgium match, FIFA reversed U.S. star Folarin Balogun's suspension after Trump urged the organization to review the decision.  For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]

Can the American experiment survive? (with Ken Burns) | The Conversation

As America marks 250 years since its founding, award-winning documentarian Ken Burns joins Dasha to reflect on what history can teach us about this political moment. In this wide-ranging interview, Burns discusses what lawmakers misunderstand about the founding of our nation, what George Washington would think of Donald Trump, and whether the American experiment can survive the next chapter. Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

Steve Bannon sizes up the Democrats

What does MAGA make of the Democratic Party's insurgent wing? POLITICO White House reporter Megan Messerly shares insights from her interview with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release their jobs report this morning. The White House is hoping for a boost in data, but will that matter if the numbers don’t square up with consumer sentiment? Plus, a very special July 4th weekend lies ahead. So how did America 250 get so political?  Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]

Running on an anti-establishment ticket

Results from the Rockies have rolled in, and it’s another big night for the insurgent Democratic candidates. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court wrapped up its term with major rulings, so what do they mean for the midterm elections? And, once again, a handful of hardliner Republicans froze the house floor, leading to several canceled votes and an early two-week recess for lawmakers.  Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]

Trump’s scorecard on SCOTUS decisions

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver end-of-term decisions for several high-profile cases including birthright citizenship, state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports, and campaign finance limits. Meanwhile, Trump envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Qatar today for technical talks about the MOU with Iran and the contested Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a preview of Colorado's primary as Trump makes familiar attacks on the left.  Follow POLITICO here:     ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ [https://x.com/politico/]  ➤ Instagram:  / politico [https://www.instagram.com/politico/?hl=en]       ➤ Facebook:  / politico [https://www.facebook.com/politico/]    For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook [https://www.politico.com/playbook]