New York Times

1. Israel Thought It Could Spur Rebellion Inside Iran. That Hasn’t Happened.

   President Trump’s hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran’s theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed.

2. Gas Prices Have Risen More Than 30% in Some States in Weeks Since Iran War Began

   Across the South and Southwest, where price hikes have been the most severe, drivers have lamented how the increased costs have cut into their budgets.

3. Israel Orders Military to Intensify Demolitions in Southern Lebanon

   Israel Katz, the defense minister, said he ordered troops to destroy more bridges and buildings in southern Lebanon, stoking worries that Israel was widening a military-controlled buffer zone there.

4. ICE to Help TSA at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Trump’s Border Czar Says

   Tom Homan, President Trump’s chief border official, cast the operation largely as one to help ease long security lines that have been frustrating passengers at U.S. airports.

5. Mullin Explored Bipartisan Deal to Rein in Immigration Crackdown

   The G.O.P. senator President Trump chose to lead the Department of Homeland Security privately discussed concessions the White House has repeatedly rejected.