New York Times

1. How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed

   Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.

2. Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust

   Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had failed to gain the Iranian delegation’s trust.

3. What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

   The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

4. California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him

   Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.

5. Push to Expel Swalwell Could Touch Off Chain Reaction of House Removal Votes

   The House could move within days to consider expelling Representative Eric Swalwell, Democrat of California, in light of sexual assault allegations against him. There could be more to come for both parties.