The New York Times

1. Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War

   At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.

2. U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

   China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

3. As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power

   An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.

4. Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument

   A 15-year-old boy was also hit. The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance had passed through the area shortly before the shooting.

5. Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia

   The Justice Department again appears to be using the investigative power of the federal government to rehash debunked claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election.