New York Times

1. Texas County Flagged Need for Flood Alarm Months Before Tragedy

   Kerr County repeatedly failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

2. Why the Texas Flood Site Didn’t Have Warning Sirens

   Officials in Kerr County made several attempts over the past decade to get funds for a flood warning system, but those applications were rejected. Christopher Flavelle, a reporter for The New York Times, breaks down what went wrong.

3. Texas City Racked by Floods Becomes a Hub for Search and Recovery

   Most summers, Kerrville, Texas, draws crowds for its July 4 celebration. This year, the streets are filled with emergency responders.

4. The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials’ Loyalty

   Some senior officials who have taken the test have been asked whether they said anything negative about the F.B.I. director, Kash Patel.

5. Trump Administration Is Forcing Prosecutors to Ignore Law, Whistle-Blower Says

   In an interview with The New York Times, a former Justice Department lawyer, Erez Reuveni, said officials pressed subordinates to mislead judges, and dared the courts to stop it.