New York Times

1. Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.

   Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have departed, leaving the Minnesota U.S. attorney’s office in turmoil.

2. Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors

   Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.

3. Why Trump’s Calls to ‘Nationalize’ Voting Have Raised Midterm Fears

   The president has escalated his language as his administration takes steps to involve itself more in election matters.

4. Hegseth Says Defense Department Will Cut Ties With Harvard

   Mr. Hegseth’s order appeared to target his alma mater, Harvard’s Kennedy School for public policy.

5. Trump Deletes Racist Video Portraying the Obamas as Apes

   The video clip that President Trump posted in a late-night flurry of social media activity caused an unusually strong and public outcry from members of his own party.