New York Times

1. Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create

   President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

2. Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role

   President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

3. On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles

   The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.

4. The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell

   The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.

5. Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job

   The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that experts said was highly unusual.