Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure - The New York Times
Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure  The New York TimesSix takeaways from Hegseth’s first hearing since Iran war started  The HillHegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live  The GuardianPentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $25 Billion as Hegseth Berates Skeptics  The New York TimesIran war live updates: Trump says Iran just has to 'cry uncle' now  6abc Philadelphia

Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling - The Washington Post
Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling  The Washington PostIn Narrowing Voting Rights Act, Conservative Justices See Progress on Racism  The New York TimesFollowing Supreme Court decision, La. Republicans weigh canceling US House primary elections  Louisiana IlluminatorSupreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress  NPRThe supreme court’s voting rights decision is a death knell for American democracy | Moira Donegan  The Guardian

White House meets with Chevron, oil traders amid Iran standoff - Politico
White House meets with Chevron, oil traders amid Iran standoff  PoliticoBrent pares gains after hitting 4-year highs as report stokes worries of U.S. military action against Iran  CNBCLive updates: Putin warns Trump of ‘dire consequences’ in Iran  NewsNationExclusive: Trump rejects Iran's offer, says blockade stays until nuclear deal  AxiosTrump is betting his blockade will defy history and break Iran  CNN

President Trump and the First Lady Welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla for State Visit Honoring 250 Years of Shared Heritage - The White House (.gov)
President Trump and the First Lady Welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla for State Visit Honoring 250 Years of Shared Heritage  The White House (.gov)What the Royal State Dinner Guest List Says About Trump’s America  The New York TimesKing Charles follows Queen Elizabeth's playbook with a twist during Trump state visit: expert  Fox NewsRoyals leave handwritten message of ‘enduring solidarity’ at New York’s 9/11 memorial  CNNKing Charles and Queen Camilla head to NYC to visit 9/11 memorial on day 3 of state visit — follow live updates  Yahoo

Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany - CBS News
Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany  CBS NewsTrump’s Clash With Merz Shows It’s Hard to Stay Friends With the President  The New York TimesTrump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war  BBCTrump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany  ReutersU.S. weighs 'reduction' of troops in Germany as Trump's feud with Berlin deepens  CNBC