The New York Times

1. Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser

   People familiar with the episode said the use of the technology was not coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials targeted what they thought was a drug cartel drone, but turned out to be a party balloon, they said.

2. NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones

   The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

3. Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace

   In the race to build anti-drone weapons intended for use in a war zone, it is unclear how they may be used safely in crowded skies.

4. Lawmakers Question Bondi Over Justice Dept. Under Her Watch

   Her appearance came as the Justice Department was under scrutiny over the Epstein files, its approach toward the shootings in Minneapolis and its move to prosecute six lawmakers.

5. Casey Wasserman Will Stay as Head of 2028 Olympics Despite Epstein Ties, Organizers Say

   Casey Wasserman exchanged flirtatious messages over 20 years ago with Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein. The 2028 board said its review found no other indiscretions related to Mr. Epstein.