The New York Times

1. Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role

   Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.

2. The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover

   As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.

3. ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?

   The arts center says it pulled President Trump’s name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.

4. Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.

   After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

5. Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat

   JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.