New York Times

1. Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Fed Pick, Has Tough Task Shedding ‘Sock Puppet’ Label

   Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel concerns that he would cut interest rates to please President Trump.

2. RFK Jr. Says His Department Advises All Children to Get Measles Vaccine

   Testifying on Capitol Hill, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continued to back away from his criticism of the measles shot. But he spoke on behalf of his department, not himself.

3. Iran Says It Seized Two Ships

   Also, China quietly builds an island in disputed waters. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

4. Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

   Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.

5. How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War

   A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.