New York Times

1. Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms

   Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

2. Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

   With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

3. Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off

   President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

4. Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?

   Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations).

5. What to Know About Elon Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI

   A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week-long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial intelligence race.