The New York Times

1. Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump

   Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.

2. Trump Calls Affordability a ‘Con Job’ as His Edge on the Economy Slips

   President Trump is growing frustrated as Americans struggle with higher prices and pessimism over the state of the economy.

3. Bitcoin’s Sky-High Prices Have Not Panned Out

   Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump’s pro-crypto policies evaporated.

4. Ahead of Tariff Ruling, Businesses Race to Secure Refunds

   The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but some companies aren’t waiting to try to secure a speedy and substantial payout.

5. Europe Wants to Get the Word Out: Russia Is to Blame for Sabotage

   Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.