The New York Times

1. Supreme Court Justice Alito’s House Displayed a ‘Stop the Steal’ Flag After Jan. 6

   An upside-down flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case.

2. House Passes Bill to Force Biden to Reverse Israel Arms Pause

   The legislation has no chance of advancing in Congress or being signed into law. Republicans scheduled a vote anyway in an effort to spotlight Democratic divisions over Israel and rebuke the president.

3. Sevastopol Power Plant Struck by Ukrainian Military Strikes, Authorities Say

   The strikes targeted southwestern Russia and the Russian-occupied peninsula of Crimea, hitting oil facilities and a substation, leading to rolling blackouts.

4. Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West

   The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.

5. Michael Cohen and Todd Blanche Match Wits in Trump Hush-Money Trial

   Michael D. Cohen tried to parry attacks on his honesty as Todd Blanche, Donald J. Trump’s lawyer, tried to destroy his credibility with jurors.