The New York Times

1. Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster

   The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.

2. The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans

   Vaccine skeptics, “organic moms” and anti-pesticide activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.

3. Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point of His Second Term

   The president’s weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy.

4. Trump Says Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended

   Also, America’s premier opera company has money troubles. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

5. How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

   The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.