The New York Times

1. Trump, Defiant After Bad Week, Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas

   President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.

2. Trump’s Pursuit of a Partnership With China Raises Concerns in India

   Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.

3. Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6

   Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.

4. White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I.

   The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.

5. Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance

   As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.