The New York Times

1. Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor

   President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.

2. Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments

   When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.

3. U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria

   The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.

4. Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue

   The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.

5. Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night

   Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.