The New York Times

1. The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.

   An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.

2. How The Times Analyzed the S.E.C.’s Cryptocurrency Enforcement

   The New York Times set out to understand — and quantify — just how much things had changed within the agency after President Trump resumed office.

3. Deadly Attack in Syria on U.S. Troops Exposes Growing Challenges for Country’s Leader

   The attacks further complicate President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.

4. What We Know About the American Troops in Syria

   The killing of three Americans during what was said to be a counterterrorism operation in central Syria served as a reminder that U.S. troops are still operating in the country.

5. The War on ‘Wokeness’ Comes to the U.S. Mint

   The Treasury Department unveiled new coins celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. They failed to include planned designs featuring abolition, women’s suffrage and the civil rights movement.