New York Times

1. U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

   Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

2. How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target

   Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.

3. Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Government Website, Including One of Trump

   A total of 16 photos were taken down at some point on Saturday from the website that the Justice Department created. One featured an open drawer containing other photos, including at least one of President Trump.

4. 6 Takeaways From the First Batch of the Epstein Files

   Many of the Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, and President Trump’s name was rarely mentioned. The White House also sought to make political hay of the release of photos of Bill Clinton.

5. Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Records Are Released

   The transcripts and photos were part of Department of Justice files arising from investigations into the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend.