New York Times

• Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice

  The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.

• Arab Parties’ Strong Showing May Bring Role in Formation of Israel’s Next Government

  Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government.

• Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat

  The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

• Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

  The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.

• Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near

  In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.