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Article snippet: (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning. Here’s what you need to know: • Theresa May’s political gamble backfired. In Britain’s snap election, the prime minister’s Conservatives are projected to fall short of a majority but remain the largest party in Parliament. Here’s a detailed map of the results. Here’s a video of Mrs. May’s speech. The pound fell. As a hung Parliament looks likely, here’s a look at what that means and what could happen next. Turnout, especially among the young, and the results in Scotland and Northern Ireland will say much about the future of the nation as it prepares to leave the European Union. Check our live briefing for updates. _____ • “Lordy, I hope there are tapes.” That’s James Comey, the recently fired F.B.I. director, referring to President Trump’s suggestion that he may have recorded their conversations. At a Senate committee hearing, Mr. Comey accused Mr. Trump of lying and trying to derail the inquiry into his former adviser, Michael Flynn, raising the question of whether the president tried to obstruct justice. Here are the highlights of the hearing, and the video and transcript. Mr. Trump’s lawyer shot back at Mr. Comey. And the president told a gathering of faith leaders that “the truth will prevail.” Americans across the nation watched the live broadcast. _____ • Iran’s foreign minister denounced President Trump’s response to a pair of deadly assaults in Tehran this week as “repugnant.” The de... Link to the full article to read more