Trump to Axios: “We are low keying it” with Iran  —  President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a new military offensive — even as the country continues to defy the U.S. … But in an interview with Axios, he did not make any new military threats.

Trump and the GOP have a new bogeyman  —  President Donald Trump has a new boogeyman — and as the president might say, he's right out of central casting.  —  Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's divisive Democratic Senate primary last week enables Trump and Republicans to juice the base …

Trump picks longtime aide Will Scharf as new top White House lawyer  —  The White House staff secretary replaces David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump has named Will Scharf as the next top White House lawyer, replacing David Warrington …

The Republican Party Is Losing Its Edge With Voters on the Economy  —  Cost-of-living worries are eroding GOP's image as economic managers, giving Democrats an advantage  —  Mitchell Brown, a Republican pollster, has noticed something new in the focus groups he runs with voters in battleground states …

New in SpyWeek: Kremlin Hints FSB May Tempt Kash with Dem Dirt in Moscow, as Berlin Expels Russian Spies, CIA Targets Cuba  —  Plus this week: Trump as easy eavesdrop target, Dutch on Israeli infowar, CISA on Iran infil of U.S. water, CIA station chief goes crypto, “Hunt for Saddam” TV series

Trump Turns National Parks into Piggybank  —  Cutbacks and Setbacks Hammer America's National Parks in the Shadow of Trump's Vanity Projects  —  There are enormous canyons.  —  Geysers.  —  Majestic cliffs.  —  Waterfalls and wildlife.  —  Rainforests and reindeer.

'We're not going to let them do it in the shadows': Hundreds rally at site where Haitians required to check-in, get monitors after end of TPS  —  Hundreds of people gathered outside a federal immigration office Sunday morning to show support for Haitian immigrants from Springfield who were called to report for immigration check-ins.

Yasukuni Shrine introduces ban on military attire and cosplay  —  With the anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II approaching, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine has introduced new rules banning visitors from wearing military uniforms or costumes on its grounds.

GOP senator calls Max Miller allegations ‘deeply troubling’  —  Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Sunday said allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) are “deeply troubling” and said the lawmaker should ultimately resign if the accusations of abuse raised against him are true.  —  “I live in Indiana.

NIH head quarrels with CBS host over loss in public trust on health issues  —  Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health, on Sunday appeared to blame a growing number of national health concerns on the media and the Biden administration.  —  In a sometimes tense interview with CBS' …

Group promoting science urges Kelly to run for president  —  A liberal group working to elect scientists to public office has a 2028 message for Arizona Sen. — and former astronaut — Mark Kelly: Run, Kelly, run.  —  Why it matters: 314 Action Fund has raised its profile this cycle …

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs  —  The Democratic congresswoman, 36, said she made the decision to undergo the fertility procedure to “feel more in control of my life.”  —  Summary  —  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) made a public video announcement …

Ben Jones, Cooter Davenport on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ Dies at 84  —  After he overcame a drinking problem, he spent seven seasons on the hit CBS show and represented Georgia during two terms in Congress.  —  Ben Jones, who portrayed the scruffy mechanic Cooter Davenport on all seven seasons …

Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Disarmament Proposal Touted by Trump  —  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal by US-backed mediators for disarming Hamas, hardening his position after earlier voicing misgivings at the suggestion that Israel reciprocate with phased pullouts from Gaza.