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AXIOS (Cuneyt Dil) - Scoop: Trump's late July 4 speech throws D.C. fireworks timing into flux

One big reason why D.C.'s July 4 fireworks show is being pushed later: President Trump is scheduled to give a 45-minute speech on a National Mall stage, a source involved in the planning tells Axios. Why it matters: With temperatures expected to hit 102 and inauguration-level security on the Mall, every delay ripples through the evening — keeping people in the heat longer, slowing trips home and pushing bedtimes. State of play: The Trump-allied Freedom 250 wants to break the Guinness World Record for largest fireworks display, firing 850,000 shells over 40 minutes. Yes, but: Trump's penchant for rollicking speeches makes it hard to pinpoint when the show starts. - Trump is supposed to begin speaking at 9:50pm, according to a Secret…

NYTIMES (Sally Goldenberg and Dana Rubinstein) - Mamdani and City Council Agree on $126 Billion Budget

A handshake deal, reached right at the statutory budget deadline, will expand programs that offer housing vouchers and discounted transit fares.

AXIOS (Andrew Childers) - Supreme Court takes up local bans on AR-15 rifles for next term

The Supreme Court in its next term will hear challenges to local bans on the AR-15 rifle, one of the most popular firearms in the country. Why it matters: The court previously rejected a case challenging Maryland's ban on the AR-15, but Tuesday's grant suggests the justices are interested in reviewing the restrictions in light of recent decisions expanding citizens' access to firearms. - The court Tuesday said it would take up two cases challenging AR-15 restrictions in Cook County, Ill., and Connecticut for the term beginning in October. - There are an estimated 30 million AR- and AK-style rifles in circulation in America. What they're saying: Justice Brett Kavanaugh signaled his willingness to take up states' semiautomatic rifle…

NYTIMES (Jazmine Ulloa) - What to Know About the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Order

The decision ends one of the most aggressive parts of Trump’s immigration agenda. But hundreds of other restrictions have taken effect.

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democrats hash out Israel divisions at "intense" private meeting

House Democrats grappled privately Tuesday morning with a vote to pare back U.S. aid to Israel in what one senior lawmakers described as an "intense" meeting. Why it matters: Many lawmakers are caught between substantive concerns about the measure and fear of intense backlash from their base if they oppose it. - "It's so poorly drafted," said one House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to share details of sensitive internal discussions, referencing concerns that, as written, the proposal could choke off not only military aid but diplomatic funding. - The lawmaker alluded to the political pressure Democrats are facing to support any anti-Israel measure, telling Axios: "We know it's crap, but..." - Another House Democrat…