New York Times

1. For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose

   Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts.

2. A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran

   President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

3. Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms

   The president appears to be undermining Americans’ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.

4. Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines at Senate Hearing

   Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, author and supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said that “anti-vaccine rhetoric has never been part” of her message.

5. Patel Fires F.B.I. Personnel Tied to Inquiry Into Trump and Classified Records

   The firings are part of a rolling barrage of retribution aimed at those who worked on the two federal prosecutions of President Trump.