frontpage: sun jun 21

frontpage · Jun 21, 2026

An overview of front pages for June 21. This front page of The New York Times from June 2026 highlights a period of significant political and social tension under the Trump administration. The lead stories document a fatal shooting at a "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City and a controversial effort by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to block military promotions based on diversity criteria. International reporting focuses on a diplomatic standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz while Vice President JD Vance prepares for nuclear negotiations. Additionally, the edition covers modern cultural…