Trump faces a Middle East dilemma after a Saudi plea for military help, creating complex geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, media outlets including CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been barred from the White House following Trump's ban. The White House is moving to take control of NIH grants, while a Central African hotel has become a nightmare prison for U.S. deportees.

In technology news, DraftKings uses A. I. to target gamblers most likely to lose money. The New York Times also presents its list of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century.