The New York Times

1. Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base

   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.

2. Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge

   President Trump said he had postponed a “very major attack” against Iran, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

3. Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran

   Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.

4. Trump’s New $1.8 Billion Pot of Money, and a Deadly Mosque Attack in California

   Plus, a North Korean soccer team hits the road.

5. Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny

   Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks.