The New York Times

1. Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden’s Climate Policy

   The president said he would weaken Biden-era mileage standards, which were designed to increase electric-vehicle sales, calling them a “scam.”

2. Trump Plans to Pardon Henry Cuellar, Texas Democrat Indicted on Bribery Charges

   The president used the latest pardon announcement to attack his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden Jr.

3. What to Know About Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Venezuela

   The president has warned that the United States could soon expand its attacks from boats near the coast to targets inside Venezuela, but he has also spoken by phone to its leader.

4. Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown

   Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.

5. Shoppers Turn to Discounts and Debt, but Not Just for Holidays

   Consumers are focusing on value and financing purchases to complete their shopping lists.