New York Times

1. Trump Pauses All Asylum Applications, and China’s Fast-Food Brands Make a Play for the U.S.

   Plus, how young is too young for a smartphone?

2. Appeals Court Says Alina Habba, Former Trump Lawyer, Is Serving Unlawfully as U.S. Attorney

   The judges wrote that the Trump Administration appeared to have become frustrated by legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors’ offices.

3. For ‘No Tax on Tips,’ the I.R.S. Gets Intimate

   The Trump administration wants to exclude earnings from “pornographic activity” from a new tax break for tips. Will the I.R.S. know it when it sees it?

4. Despite Supreme Court Wins, Elite D.O.J. Unit Has Seen Mass Turnover

   Even with an exodus of lawyers, the Office of the Solicitor General has had remarkable success. But fiery rhetoric and close White House ties have raised concerns.

5. In Georgia, the Fight Over 2020 Election Results Looms Over 2026 Midterms

   Several officials who were involved in the fight over the election outcome are seeking higher office.