New York Times

1. Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons

   The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.

2. How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

   The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.

3. War and Sanctions Accelerate China’s Currency Push

   China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.

4. Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster

   The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.

5. Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places

   The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places.