Immigration, Israel, Lori Loughlin: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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Good evening. Here’s the latest.

1. President Trump is stepping up his push for tougher asylum rules.

His administration plans to make it much more difficult for migrants crossing the southern border to win protection in the U.S., including requiring proof by asylum seekers that they were persecuted back home.

Speaking from the Oval Office during a meeting with Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, above, Mr. Trump denied that he would reinstate his family separation policy, while defending it as effective.

Mr. Trump has adopted a blunt new message in recent days: “Our country is full.” But demographers and economists say that much of the nation actually needs more people.

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2. Exit polls show a dead heat in the Israeli election.

Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Benny Gantz, a retired lieutenant general and centrist, have claimed victory. If he wins a fourth consecutive term, Mr. Netanyahu would become Israel’s longest serving prime minister. He is also likely to guide the country to an ever sharper turn to the right.

Our live coverage is here. We may not see numbers until tomorrow morning. Above, campaign posters featuring Mr. Netanyahu, left, and Mr. Gantz, center right, in Tel Aviv.

Readers told us what matters to them most in this pivotal race.

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3. The Mueller report will be delivered to Congress and the public “within a week.” Or at least some of it.

Attorney General William Barr pledged the prompt release under grilling by a House appropriations subcommittee that veered away from discussing the 2019 budget.

He said he would be transparent about redactions in the report, citing the need to exclude grand jury information, classified information and current investigations.

Separately, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers that White House lawyers and his department had discussed a congressional request for President Trump’s tax returns. The disclosure underscores the seriousness with which the president is taking the request.

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4. It’s not a campaign. It’s a “movement.”

That’s the preferred framing for the sprawling field of Democrats running for the presidential nomination. The language shift reflects a party trying to appease, and embolden, its activist base. “Thanks again for making this movement possible,” said a recent campaign email from Senator Elizabeth Warren, pictured above at a rally last month.

And be warned: The views of Democrats on social media often bear little resemblance to those of the wider Democratic electorate.

For his part, Bernie Sanders said he would release 10 years worth of tax returns by Monday. “If you write a best-selling book, you can be a millionaire, too,” he said.

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5. Measles is spreading across the country.

New government data shows that four states — Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts and Nevada — have all recorded their first measles cases for 2019. The new infections take the national count to 465 confirmed cases this year, the second-greatest number of cases since 2000, when measles was declared eliminated in the U.S.

New York City has declared a measles public health emergency in parts of Brooklyn to contain the spread in ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods, where resistance to the measles vaccine runs high. Above, children outside a Brooklyn school where a measles outbreak occurred this year.

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6. The actress Lori Loughlin and 15 other parents face new charges in the college admissions scandal. Above, Ms. Loughlin outside of federal court last week.

Federal prosecutors added charges of mail fraud and money laundering, following through on a threat to raise the stakes for parents who did not plead guilty to the original charges, mostly fraud. A dozen of the 33 parents accused in the case, including Felicity Huffman, have agreed to plead guilty.

Ms. Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are accused of conspiring with a college consultant to pay $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters admitted to the University of Southern California as recruits to the women’s crew team, though neither of the girls actually participated in the sport.

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7. Last year, they fell in the first round of the N.C.A.A.’s men’s basketball tournament. On Monday night, they were crowned champions.

Virginia’s trajectory has to count among the most dramatic in sports, with a series of closer-than-close contests, our columnist writes.

From the basketball court to the Augusta green: Patrick Reed, the defending Masters champion, has told his estranged family members to stay away, and yet they keep popping up at tournaments. He’ll begin trying to defend his title on Thursday.

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8. Since 2017, “The Daily” podcast has brought you stories from the border, provided our critics’ takes on cultural milestones and unpacked busy days in Washington.

Now, Times journalists are moving to the small screen, too.

After a year of preparation, “The Weekly” will premiere on Sunday, June 2, on FX and Monday, June 3, on Hulu. We’re excited to share a sneak peek. Above, the show’s director of photography, Victor Tadashi Suarez, filming an episode with Rukmini Callimachi, our reporter covering the Islamic State.

And for fans of the Evening Briefing’s nightly news roundup, don’t forget you can start your day with our Morning Briefing, too — anywhere in the world.

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9. Indian-American mash-ups. A practical guide to vegetables. Cake.

Food reporters and editors from The Times picked 12 of their favorite cookbooks coming out this spring. They range in geographical inspiration (from Hawaii to Palestine) and perspective (from home cooks to renowned chefs), all with the aim of making you a better and more confident cook.

And with spring holidays on the horizon, our reporter explored the sweet success of spiraled ham, even among boutique producers. We also have a sprightly brisket for the Passover table.

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10. Finally, forget the looming Brexit plank walk. Let’s talk about royal babies.

One in particular, actually. Prince Harry and Meghan Markel are expecting their first child in a few weeks. We answer 25 frequently asked questions on “evewything you evew” wanted to know about “da royaw baby” — and some things you didn’t. Above, members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey in London last month.

From due date and line of succession to the baby’s last name and astrological sign, our baby-talking reporter Caity Weaver has you covered. Why do you care about this particular baby? There’s only one way to find out.

Night, night.

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