The New York Times

1. Polls of California Governor’s Race Show a Clear Top 3

   Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer have consistently led the field in California’s nonpartisan primary, where the top two finishers advance.

2. ‘Did I Have a Choice?’ In New Jersey, Kean Voters Explain Themselves.

   Some Republicans acknowledged how strange it felt to vote for Representative Thomas Kean Jr., who has not been seen for months. Mr. Kean issued a statement promising to be transparent about his situation.

3. New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda

   A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values.

4. Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

   Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will oversee the U.S. intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.

5. Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models

   The order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain control of A.I. models without disrupting innovation.