The New York Times

1. Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost.

   A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.

2. China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call

   Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.

3. Trump Administration Is Delaying Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects

   Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up.

4. Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map

   The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.

5. Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout

   The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.