The New York Times

1. Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics

   With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.

2. Fake Post About Racist Video Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social

   The post, which spread widely, appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.

3. Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up

   Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.

4. Files Detail Epstein’s Dealings With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

   Mr. Lutnick had claimed to have distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein even before the disgraced financier was convicted of a sex crime in Florida.

5. Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure

   His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.