New York Times

1. Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

   President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

2. To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

   President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

3. Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

   The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

4. Eric Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations

   The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.

5. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Congressman, Says He Will Resign

   The third term Republican lawmaker is accused of coercing a staff member into a sexual relationship.