The New York Times

1. U.S.-Iran Deal’s Vague Language Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts

   The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.

2. In Strait of Hormuz, Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery

   The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.

3. Trump Picks Lance Schroyer as New ICE Director

   The president said he was nominating Lance Schroyer, an adviser to Markwayne Mullin, the D.H.S. secretary, to lead the high-profile agency.

4. Now It’s Fireworks and a Fence Keeping Tourists From the Reflecting Pool

   Chain-link fencing now surrounds the pool in preparation for a Fourth of July celebration. It has not stopped people from gawking.

5. Riding Into 2028: On the Midterms Trail, Andy Beshear Eyes a Bigger Prize

   The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.