An overview of front pages for April 5.

These 2026 front pages from The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times depict a world destabilized by an ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. The headlines detail the war’s economic fallout, including rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions, alongside the Pentagon's internal turmoil following the firing of the Army Chief of Staff. Domestic issues also take center stage, highlighting a massive overhaul of wildfire management and the rising failure rate of a major homelessness housing initiative in Los Angeles. International coverage features Easter traditions juxtaposed against the destruction of cultural sites and the search for a missing American airman. Additionally, the reports examine the growing market for AI-driven military intelligence and the scientific challenges of researching microplastic contamination.