The New York Times

1. Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations

   The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.

2. The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords

   The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

3. Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape

   Ms. Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.

4. These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets

   When he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here’s an incomplete list of the people his Justice Department has targeted.

5. ‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms

   Many Gen Z men who voted for Donald Trump are dismayed by his time in office. But they say they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.