New York Times

1. The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East

   The arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors is keeping the number of American troops in the region at roughly 10,000 more than usual.

2. 5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up

   The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Senate candidates in several key races joined the crowds.

3. ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says

   Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House’s border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.

4. Deaths in ICE Custody Are Growing. ‘They Let Him Rot in There.’

   As immigrant detainee deaths have increased, conditions in detention facilities nationwide are coming under more scrutiny.

5. Inside La Paz, the California Mountain Compound Led by Cesar Chavez

   In his remote headquarters, the United Farm Workers leader began to see himself as not just a union leader, but a visionary healer.