New York Times

1. U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again

   The United States proposed a 20-year “suspension” of all nuclear activity, even as President Trump demands assurances that Iran can never build a nuclear weapon.

2. Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders

   House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.

3. What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like

   The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.

4. The U.S. Blockades Iran’s Ports

   Also, Trump clashes with the pope. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

5. Eric Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations

   The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.