The New York Times

1. Iran War Live Updates: Israel Appears to Pull Back From Threat to Strike Beirut

   President Trump is pressing Israel not to attack the Lebanese capital. An escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah could threaten peace talks with Iran.

2. Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash

   The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.

3. Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior

   The federal courts have long assumed that the government’s lawyers are trustworthy. Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor.

4. Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices

   The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations.

5. Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’

   President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.