New York Times

1. Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

   President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

2. Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away

   Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.

3. OPEC Plus, in Symbolic Gesture, to Increase Oil Production

   The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.

4. Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism

   The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”

5. A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.

   Some wish Kamala Harris had decided to run for governor in California, where Democrats are struggling to break through, rather than weigh another White House run.