New York Times

1. U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners

   The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.

2. U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

   The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.

3. How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

   Germany had appeared not to believe President Trump’s threats to pull troops from the country. Once it was announced, Berlin offered a measured response.

4. Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran

   The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.

5. Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

   The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.