Headlines of the day

• Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration (Associated Press)
• Analysis: Homelessness predicted to rise despite policy efforts (The Center Square)
• Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end (NPR)
• For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent (The New York Times)
• EXCLUSIVE: Manchin ‘rooting’ for GOP to keep Senate, citing filibuster support (Washington Examiner)
• An energy blockade on Cuba chokes Havana’s legendary nightlife (Associated Press)
• Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine (Associated Press)
• Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz (The Center Square)
• Los Angeles school district seeks state's money for pay hikes (The Center Square)
• A local judge. A brash 82-year-old senator. State leaders have decided redistricting (NPR)
• Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump (NPR)
• In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning (The New York Times)
• Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans. (The New York Times)
• All construction for Trump ballroom can resume: Appeals court (Washington Examiner)
• Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for clearing up feud with Trump (Washington Examiner)