University of Virginia declines Trump deal for priority federal funding – The Washington Post
Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18 – CBS News
Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says – CNN
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois – NPR
Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case – AP News
Trump administration says most federal layoffs aren’t blocked by court order – NPR
Man living in Lafayette accused of taking part in Israel attacks says he is innocent – KATC
Trump commutes prison sentence of ex-GOP Rep. George Santos – CNBC
Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts – The Washington Post
Cuomo All but Begs Sliwa to Drop Out. No Chance, Sliwa Says. – The New York Times


