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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Millions in cash leaving Minneapolis airport for foreign nations draw lawmakers’ scrutiny

Democrats on the committee, including Rep. Steve Elkins, expressed disbelief about the scale of the cash flowing out of the airport.

AXIOS (Chuck McCutcheon) - Oil prices rise as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks

Oil prices climbed above $116 per barrel after markets opened Sunday, as Iran-backed Houthi militants fired missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend and promised to continue attacks. Why it matters: The increase came as the war moved into its fifth week, showing little sign of abating despite President Trump's talk of diplomacy. Driving the news: The global benchmark Brent crude rose 3.3% to $116.25 per barrel. - WTI, the main U.S. reference, was also up about 3% to nearly $103 per barrel. The big picture: More than 3,500 U.S. troops, including about 2,500 Marines, arrived in the Middle East, officials said Saturday. - The speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, threatened to set U.S. troops "on fire" and step…

NYTIMES (Miles G. Cohen) - Bernie Sanders, in the Bronx, Presses Kathy Hochul to Tax the Rich

Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking at a rally at Lehman College, lent his support to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to raise taxes on millionaires. The mayor was not present.

NPR (Adrian Ma) - Understanding why some Iranian Americans support the war on their country of origin

Protesters from the Iranian diaspora in the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C. as the war in the Middle East broadens. Many say they are aligned with the U.S. and Israel and explain why they want to see regime change in Tehran.

NPR (Michael Levitt) - How young people are navigating a tough and rapidly changing job market

Finding a job is hard right now, especially for young people starting their careers. NPR's Adrian Ma spoke with college students and an economist about navigating today's tough job market.