The New York Times

1. U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians

   The attack comes after President Trump ordered the Defense Department last month to prepare to intervene militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians from Islamic militants.

2. What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeria

   Before the strikes on Thursday, President Trump said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants.

3. More Rain Headed to California After Christmas Flooding and Power Outages

   Officials warned that driving would remain hazardous across much of the state, with heavy rain still to fall in some places that broke records on Christmas Eve.

4. New York City Braces for Heavy Snow as Winter Storm Approaches

   The region could see accumulations of up to 5 to 7 inches from late Friday into Saturday.

5. Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.

   The Trump administration has sought to move away from the model, which supporters call “evidence based” but opponents consider overly permissive.