HEADLINES:
Why Fiction Matters Even More in an Irrational World (Globalist)
Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims (NPR)
As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters (NYT)
Trump asking court how to “legally fund SNAP” after judge’s order (Axios)
Two held on suspicion of attempted murder as police say train stabbings likely not terror-related (BBC)
Portland prepares for invasion (New Yorker)
How Jack Smith’s strongest case against Donald Trump collapsed (WP)
America Had a Black President. Then Came the Whitelash. (Reveal)
Chicago, ICE, and the Lie of the American Pastoral (New Yorker)
MAGA singles are looking for love in Washington. It’s a challenge. (WP)
New York City’s Mob Families Are Still in Business (NYT)
Maduro braces for a U.S. attack; Venezuelans worry more about dinner (WP)
Will Jon Stewart Get Cancelled? (New Yorker)
White House restricts media access in key area of the West Wing (WP)
A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic (NYT)
Here’s How the AI Crash Happens (Atlantic)
Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Computer Privileges (Onion)