The New York Times

1. War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump

   Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.

2. Out of Time to Delay, House to Vote on Trump’s Power to Continue War in Iran

   A measure to direct the president to halt U.S. engagement in Iran had been on track to pass in late May, but Republican leaders postponed action. They have run out of time to delay the vote.

3. Six Questions Out of Tuesday’s Big Primaries in California, Iowa and Elsewhere

   Who will run California? Can Democrats win Iowa? Here’s what happened, and what might be next.

4. Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs

   The administration has settled on a more legally and politically durable way to impose tariffs, but some say the focus on forced labor is merely a pretext for protectionism.

5. New Intelligence Role Puts Bill Pulte’s Housing Agenda in Doubt

   Mr. Pulte has had difficulty boosting the housing market as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Now he will also serve as acting intelligence director.