The New York Times

1. What Epstein’s Emails Allege About Trump’s Knowledge of His Conduct

   Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails suggesting that President Trump knew more about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities than he has acknowledged.

2. Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote

   Representative Lauren Boebert, one of the Republicans pressing for more Epstein disclosures, was summoned for a meeting in the White House Situation Room.

3. By Not Funding Food Stamps, Trump Risks Lasting Damage to Safety Net

   For the poorest Americans, the expected end to the longest shutdown in history has left doubt and anxiety around the benefits known as SNAP.

4. What to Know About SNAP, America’s Main Food Aid Program

   The shutdown brought the scale of the federal food aid program into focus and raised questions about how such a rich country could have so many people on nutrition assistance.

5. Atlanta Fed President to Step Down in February

   The departure of Raphael W. Bostic, who has served in the role since 2017, would create a new vacancy at the central bank.