New York Times

• The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge

  Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?

• For Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept.

  The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.

• Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions

  The filing puts the legality of the president’s push to impose limits on mail voting squarely before the justices even as states begin sending out ballots.

• Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.

  From Oregon to Florida, officials are at once reassuring voters that their ballots are safe and encouraging them to use drop boxes or vote in person.

• New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’

  The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.