The New York Times

1. Trump Looks for a Silver Bullet to End the Iran War. There May Be None.

   The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise.

2. What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz

   Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.

3. The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained

   Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.

4. Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Admissions

   The Education Department’s civil rights arm said admitting “biological males” to the women’s college may violate anti-discrimination laws.

5. U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March

   Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.