The New York Times

1. ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota

   The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

2. Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown

   The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.

3. How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies

   James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.

4. Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms

   Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

5. Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

   With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.