New York Times

1. White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline

   Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

2. Why China Isn’t Pushing Iran to Accept U.S. Demands to End War

   Despite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has little sway over.

3. Ahead of 2028, Vance Collects Cash, Chits and Contacts

   The vice president is also the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, allowing him to court donors who could prove helpful should he run for president.

4. Democrats Make Final Push to Delay Confirmation Hearing of Trump’s Fed Pick

   Kevin M. Warsh is scheduled to testify on Tuesday despite an ongoing criminal investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve that stands in the way of a smooth transition.

5. Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’

   For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.