The New York Times

1. How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

2. Why Oil Prices Surged Even After the Release of Strategic Reserves

   Reserves or no reserves, the outlook remains bleak as long as a major oil and gas trade route remains virtually closed.

3. The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’

   Plus, Planned Parenthood’s new offering: Botox.

4. Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms

   Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

5. Brian Joondeph’s Appointment to Air Pollution Advisory Board Draws Pushback

   Brian Joondeph, a Colorado-based ophthalmologist and political commentator, has not published peer-reviewed research on air pollution science.