The New York Times

1. The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations

   Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth.

2. In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months

   Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.

3. To Critics, Trump Remarks Reveal a Billionaire Out of Touch

   The president has never pretended to be an ordinary American, but a recent “truth bomb” has opened him to criticism that he doesn’t grasp the economic strain of his war with Iran.

4. Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.

   The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.

5. Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters

   Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.