New York Times

1. Why Now? The Lost Chances to Reach a Hostage Deal, and a Cease-Fire, Months Ago

   On Gaza, President Trump put few, if any, guardrails on Israel’s offensive, bucking international demands for a cease-fire. Then he changed course.

2. Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says

   The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.

3. How Trump’s Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos

   Week by week, the federal campaign to ramp up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has created fear and inflamed tensions.

4. These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

   Sometimes, they offer a place to stay to immigrant children. Other times, they provide help navigating the legal system. They have become part of the resistance.

5. Trump Has Not Ruled Out Invoking Insurrection Act to Deploy National Guard, Vance Says

   Vice President JD Vance asserted in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that crime was “out of control” in major U.S. cities.