The New York Times

1. In Virginia Redistricting Win, Democrats Play Hardball to Thwart Trump

   “We cannot bring a stick to a knife fight”: Democrats are increasingly open to extreme measures, including gerrymandering, when the stakes are high.

2. Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways

   Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress.

3. Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy

   Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or return over $150 million in police funding.

4. Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law

   The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law does not violate the Constitution. The plaintiffs said they planned to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the decision.

5. Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

   As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.