Trump’s new bestie: Japan’s prime minister

It’s Tuesday. For anyone who stayed up to watch the end of last night’s World Series game, I hope you got an extra cup of coffee today.

In today's issue:

• Trump lavishes Japan’s new leader with praise

• 14 killed in new US strikes on alleged drug boats

• Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa nears landfall

• Senators feel increased shutdown urgency

• The talk of DC: KJP’s New Yorker interview

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