New York Times

1. Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

   President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

2. Stocks Extend Rally and Oil Prices Stabilize as Investor Optimism Grows

   Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.

3. Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record

   Plus, forget sneakers — Allbirds is going A.I.

4. In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides

   Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.

5. Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles

   Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.