The New York Times

1. With Threat to Wipe Out Iran’s Civilization, Trump’s Rhetoric Goes Beyond Bluster

   The president’s violent rhetoric risks damaging his credibility as a negotiator and the country’s standing in the world.

2. Trump Backs Down, but Questions Remain Over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

   President Trump’s short-term intimidation may have worked, but the fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.

3. Hours Before News of Cease-Fire, Pope Leo XIV Issues Strong Rebuke of Trump

   The first U.S.-born pontiff has consistently called for dialogue to resolve the war in the Middle East. He referred to Trump’s Iran threats as ‘truly unacceptable.’

4. To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home

   Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.

5. Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says

   In his first news conference since being elevated to acting attorney general, Todd Blanche said that “nobody has any idea” what led to Pam Bondi’s dismissal other than President Trump.