Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

When Trump Officials’ Claims About Shootings Unravel in Court, by Alexandra Berzon and Allison McCann

Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States, by Apoorva Mandavilli

Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions in House Deposition, by Michael Gold

Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam, by J. David Goodman

Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank, by David M. Halbfinger and Isabel Kershner

Olympic P.S.A.: Do Not Jump for Joy While Wearing Your Medal, by Claire Moses

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