— Scott Van Voorhis takes his excellent newsletter to the next level by reviving a great tradition: “‘Beat the Press’ returns with a deep dive into the media circus surrounding Olivia Nuzzi” (Contrarian Boston)

— A good analysis of the Republican primary race for governor:  “The Charlie Baker effect looms large” (Herald)

— We’re getting close to bargain-basement prices. Mayor Wu, take note: “Synergy buys Boston office building for $22.5M, a fraction of its assessed value” (BBJ)

— He and his closest aides just didn’t get it: “How Biden Ignored Warnings and Lost Americans’ Faith in Immigration” (NYT)

— Because of Biden’s immigration blunders (see headline above), we got Trump and outrages like this: “Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide” (GBH)

— This is such a shame. It didn’t have to happen: “Sublime Systems puts pause on Holyoke facility, lays off workers” (BBJ)

— Let’s hope there’s a huge appetite: “Developments Test Appetite for Starter Homes” (Banker & Tradesman)

— JP Morgan’s chief is admirably worried about the nation’s defense and economic vulnerabilities: “Jamie Dimon Forms Adviser Supergroup for $1.5 Trillion American Resiliency Pledge” (WSJ)

— Along the same lines, the Pentagon’s procurement process isn’t just dysfunctional. It’s a national-security threat: “4,000 Changes. $3.5B. Zero Ships” (NYT)

— OK, one more national-security item for all you military-history buffs: “See How a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Could Unfold” (WSJ)