New York Times

1. The U.S. Economy Is Insulated From High Oil Prices. Americans Aren’t.

   The overall economy has proved resilient in recent years, even as many households have struggled. The war with Iran is following the same pattern.

2. A Few Ships Are Trickling Through the Strait of Hormuz With Iran’s Approval

   Countries and companies have been negotiating with the Iranian authorities to secure passage. Some patterns are emerging.

3. U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market

   Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

4. Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism

   The ruling cut deeper than left-versus-right politics, declaring that the policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unconstitutional.

5. Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional

   A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.