Trump Live Updates: Hillary Clinton Testimony, Mamdani Meeting, U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks and More ...

1. Trump Live Updates: Hillary Clinton Testimony, Mamdani Meeting, U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks and More  The New York Times
2. Hillary Clinton Denies Knowing Epstein or His Crimes in a Tense Deposition - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. The five topic areas the Clintons agreed to discuss during their Epstein depositions  CNN
4. Hillary Clinton's neighbors sound off on her Epstein testimony  USA Today
5. Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP ‘political theater’  The Washington Post

Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard - Axios

1. Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard  Axios
2. American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms  CBS News
3. After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers  The New York Times
4. Russia says Cuba situation is escalating after deadly incident with U.S.-tagged speedboat  CNBC
5. Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission  Fox News

How many people watched Trump's State of the Union address? - USA Today

1. How many people watched Trump's State of the Union address?  USA Today
2. Opinion | Trump is an absentee leader for GOP lawmakers  MS NOW
3. 32.6 Million Watched Trump’s State of the Union Address, Nielsen Says  The New York Times
4. Amid Trump's touting of a 'golden age of America,' gory details abound  NBC News
5. I'm a Democrat. Trump's State of Union made me like him more. | Your Turn  USA Today

Anthropic CEO says it ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands for AI use - AP News

1. Anthropic CEO says it ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands for AI use  AP News
2. Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’  CNN
3. ‘Incoherent’: Hegseth’s Anthropic ultimatum confounds AI policymakers  Politico
4. Opinion | Pete Hegseth seeks a Pyrrhic victory against Anthropic  The Washington Post
5. Exclusive: Anthropic Drops Flagship Safety Pledge  Time Magazine

Epstein files contain explicit but unsubstantiated claim that Trump abused minor - The Guardian

1. Epstein files contain explicit but unsubstantiated claim that Trump abused minor  The Guardian
2. Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. Congressional Republicans will also investigate missing Epstein files related to Trump  NPR
4. Dozens of FBI records apparently missing from Epstein files, including Trump accuser interviews  CNN
5. DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld  The Washington Post

Columbia student released after ICE agents allegedly posed as police to make arrest - BBC

1. Columbia student released after ICE agents allegedly posed as police to make arrest  BBC
2. Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. Detained Columbia student released after Mamdani talks with Trump  The Guardian
4. Columbia student released after university says federal agents used false pretenses to enter building and detain her  CNN
5. Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student  Al Jazeera

Trump's surgeon general pick questioned birth control. Here's why women take it - Axios

1. Trump's surgeon general pick questioned birth control. Here's why women take it  Axios
2. Trump’s surgeon general pick, Casey Means, still lacks votes for confirmation  Politico
3. Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing  CNN
4. Casey Means, Critic of Mainstream Medicine, Poised to Become Nation’s Top Doctor  The New York Times
5. Takeaways from hearing to confirm surgeon general nominee Casey Means  BBC

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props - CNN

1. Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props  CNN
2. Mamdani gifts Trump fake front page to cajole him into supercharging NYC housing development  Politico
3. Mamdani pitched Trump on building massive housing development in Sunnyside, Queens  Gothamist
4. Zohran Mamdani thanks Trump for NYC shoveling program comments made at State of the Union address  ABC7 New York
5. Mamdani charms Trump, pushes housing and gets ICE detainee released  Axios

'Nearly blind' refugee found dead after being released by Border Patrol in New York - NBC News

1. 'Nearly blind' refugee found dead after being released by Border Patrol in New York  NBC News
2. Blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol dies in Buffalo.  Investigative Post
3. Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say  CNN
4. Unanswered questions in death of blind man previously held by police  WGRZ
5. Congressman Kennedy calls for investigation after missing man found dead on Perry Street  wivb.com

Pakistan strikes Afghan cities as cross-border attacks escalate - BBC

1. Pakistan strikes Afghan cities as cross-border attacks escalate  BBC
2. Afghanistan launches attacks against Pakistan, draws ‘immediate response’  Al Jazeera
3. Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan  The Guardian
4. Afghan Taliban attacks met with Pakistani strikes on Kabul  dw.com
5. Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border strikes in escalating retaliatory attacks  CNN

After F.B.I. Raid, Los Angeles School Board Discusses Superintendent - The New York Times

1. After F.B.I. Raid, Los Angeles School Board Discusses Superintendent  The New York Times
2. FBI serves search warrants at LAUSD headquarters and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's San Pedro home  ABC7 Los Angeles
3. L.A. schools face crisis amid federal probe into Supt. Carvalho, controversial AI contract  Los Angeles Times
4. FBI raids LAUSD superintendent's home and office  LAist
5. Federal probe of LAUSD superintendent focuses on AI contract, report says  KTLA

NYPD snowball fight: One man arrested in snowball fight that injured NYPD officers in Washington ...

1. NYPD snowball fight: One man arrested in snowball fight that injured NYPD officers in Washington Square Park  ABC7 New York
2. Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight  CNN
3. Manhattan DA drops assault charge in Washington Square Park snowball fight  Gothamist
4. A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police  BBC
5. Punk with rap sheet arrested in NYPD snowball attack — and he’s not a ‘kid’ as Mayor Mamdani insisted  New York Post

Transgender Kansans had their IDs invalidated overnight, causing confusion and panic - KCUR

1. Transgender Kansans had their IDs invalidated overnight, causing confusion and panic  KCUR
2. Kansas informs trans residents their driver’s licenses become invalid on Thursday  Kansas City Star
3. Kansas voids transgender IDs as new law takes effect  Axios
4. First-of-its-kind law revokes IDs and enacts bathroom rules in Kansas  USA Today
5. Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights  The Guardian

Gorton and Denton by-election: Votes being counted - BBC

1. Gorton and Denton by-election: Votes being counted  BBC
2. Nobody wants to defend Britain’s voting system any more – but here’s why I will | Gaby Hinsliff  The Guardian
3. It’s a three-horse race! First Past the Post isn’t fit for purpose in Gorton and Denton  Electoral Reform Society
4. UK's Starmer faces latest test in tight-run local vote  Reuters
5. The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer - The New York Times  The New York Times

Trump’s ballroom project can continue for now, court says - NPR

1. Trump’s ballroom project can continue for now, court says  NPR
2. Judge Declines to Halt Construction on Trump’s East Wing Ballroom Project - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. Judge lets White House ballroom project continue; preservation group to bring new challenge  CNN
4. Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now  CBS News
5. Judge rules Trump’s White House ballroom can continue, for now  The Washington Post

Trump’s next tariff fight: Keeping the money - Politico

1. Trump’s next tariff fight: Keeping the money  Politico
2. Opinion | John Roberts Is Losing Patience With Trump  The New York Times
3. Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision  CNN
4. Business  The Economist
5. Trump administration faces first big tariff refund court deadline on Friday  CNBC

Can Jasmine Crockett’s East Texas past give her an electoral boost in rural Texas? - The Texas Tr...

1. Can Jasmine Crockett’s East Texas past give her an electoral boost in rural Texas?  The Texas Tribune
2. Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds  The Texas Tribune
3. Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll  Axios
4. Democrats are spoiling for a fight in Texas: From the Politics Desk  NBC News
5. 'Please vote for my sister': Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas U.S. Senate race  Dallas News

Maryland man donned disguise to kill millionaire philanthropist in nursing home, police say - NBC...

1. Maryland man donned disguise to kill millionaire philanthropist in nursing home, police say  NBC News
2. Bail review postponed for man accused of murder, shooting at trooper  WBAL-TV
3. Senior living facility killing in Montgomery County was a month in the making, authorities say  WTOP
4. Caregiver at Potomac senior living facility shot, killed 87-year-old man, police say  NBC4 Washington
5. Staffer at assisted-living facility charged with killing 87-year-old resident  The Washington Post

Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls - Department of...

1. Justice Department Sues Five Additional States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. DOJ sues 5 more states for access to voter rolls  Politico
3. Trump DOJ expands voter roll crusade, sues five more states — including four red ones  Democracy Docket
4. Justice Department Sues 5 States, Most Republican-Led, for Voter Data - The New York Times  The New York Times
5. Trump’s DOJ sues Lt. Gov. Henderson, demanding she turn over Utahns’ private voter records  The Salt Lake Tribune

Chicago Man Faces U.S. Charges in Woman’s Killing During Bali Trip - The New York Times

1. Chicago Man Faces U.S. Charges in Woman’s Killing During Bali Trip  The New York Times
2. Tommy Schaefer wants to represent himself as he finally faces U.S. prosecution in death of Heather Mack's mom  Chicago Sun-Times
3. Tommy Schaefer pleads not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Bali suitcase murder of Heather Mack's mother  ABC7 Chicago
4. Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Bali pleads not guilty to US charges  WGN-TV
5. Tommy Schaefer: US 'suitcase murderer' deported from Bali after 11 years in jail  BBC

Denver authorizes police to protect anti-ICE protesters - Politico

1. Denver authorizes police to protect anti-ICE protesters  Politico
2. Denver Mayor Bars ICE From City Property and Orders Protection for Protesters  The New York Times
3. Denver mayor’s executive order could have local police arresting ICE agents  Denverite
4. Denver mayor blocks ICE from city buildings  Axios
5. Denver mayor says city police will detain ICE officers using ‘excessive force’  Denver Gazette

House Democratic leaders to force vote on reining in Trump's Iran war powers - Axios

1. House Democratic leaders to force vote on reining in Trump's Iran war powers  Axios
2. Democrats plan to force Iran war powers vote next week  CNBC
3. Lawler & Gottheimer Release Bipartisan Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution  Congressman Mike Lawler (.gov)
4. Second GOP lawmaker backs Iran war powers act, barring ‘new information’  The Hill
5. Who are the Dems giving tacit green light to Iran attack and why?  Responsible Statecraft

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover - BBC

1. Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover  BBC
2. Paramount emerges victorious over Netflix in Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war  CNN
3. Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover - The New York Times  The New York Times
4. Netflix ditches deal for Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount’s offer is deemed superior  CNBC
5. Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros; Netflix walks away and its shares jump  Reuters

Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud...

1. Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud  HHS.gov
2. Federal Medicaid funding freeze ‘totally illegal and unprecedented,’ Walz says  MPR News
3. Trump administration halts Minnesota Medicaid funds over fraud allegations  PBS
4. Opinion | Vance Tightens the Fraud Spigot  WSJ
5. Trump administration enacts 6-month moratorium on Minnesota Medicaid payments  The Hill

Online disinformation fueled panic after killing of Mexican drug lord - Politico

1. Online disinformation fueled panic after killing of Mexican drug lord  Politico
2. After El Mencho killing, the U.S. still seeks these Mexican drug cartel leaders  Axios
3. This week in 32 photos  CNN
4. Opinion | Mexico’s Cartel Fight Is a Terrifying High-Wire Act - The New York Times  The New York Times
5. It Was Paradise for American Retirees—Until It Became the Center of a Drug War  WSJ

Trump Reportedly Mulling Plan to Declare ‘National Emergency’ Paving Way for Major Power Grab - Y...

1. Trump Reportedly Mulling Plan to Declare ‘National Emergency’ Paving Way for Major Power Grab  Yahoo
2. Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency  The Washington Post
3. Anti-voting activists co-ordinating with White House on blatantly illegal draft emergency order to take control of elections  Democracy Docket
4. Trump could declare national emergency over ‘Chinese election interference’  The Telegraph
5. Pro-Trump lawyers push president for emergency order to expand his power ahead of midterm elections: reports  The Independent

As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nears one month, other Tucson families have been waiting decades...

1. As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nears one month, other Tucson families have been waiting decades for answers  CNN
2. The strategy behind the new $1 million reward in the Nancy Guthrie investigation  CNN
3. Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 26 latest updates  FOX 10 Phoenix
4. Catalina Foothills Estates Temporary No Parking Zone  Pima County, AZ (.gov)
5. One word of Savannah Guthrie's new video plea broke my heart | Opinion  The Arizona Republic

At least 10 FBI agents who worked on Trump investigation fired - BBC

1. At least 10 FBI agents who worked on Trump investigation fired  BBC
2. Wiles "in shock" over FBI phone-record subpoena  Axios
3. About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired over 2 days, sources say  CBS News
4. Exclusive: FBI obtained Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records during Biden administration  Reuters
5. Patel Fires F.B.I. Personnel Tied to Inquiry Into Trump and Classified Records - The New York Times  The New York Times

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Traffic...

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking  Department of Justice (.gov)View Full Coverage on Google News

Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish? - The New York Times

1. Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?  The New York Times
2. List of ICE raids, major updates in Minnesota on Thursday, Feb. 26  Bring Me The News
3. Federal officials: Fewer than 1,000 immigration agents remain in Minnesota  MPR News
4. Minneapolis 911 calls signal ICE slowdown in recent days  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
5. ‘I can’t risk going to work’: As ICE arrests escalated, mom, son huddled at home, afraid to leave for groceries or school  Sahan Journal

New Poll Finds Race for California Governor Remains Deadlocked - KQED

1. New Poll Finds Race for California Governor Remains Deadlocked  KQED
2. PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government  Public Policy Institute of California
3. This Calif. Democrat was falling short in the polls. She is now back on top.  SFGATE
4. California’s governor race has a clear top tier  Politico
5. Why Are So Many Democrats Running for California Governor? - The New York Times  The New York Times

Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut workforce by ‘nearly half’ as it leans on AI tools - Financial Times

1. Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut workforce by ‘nearly half’ as it leans on AI tools  Financial Times
2. Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same  CNN
3. Block shares soar 24% as company slashes workforce by nearly half  CNBC
4. Jack Dorsey lays off 4,000, says others will do same 'within the next year'  SFGATE
5. Earnings live: Block stock surges over 20% after Jack Dorsey cuts nearly half of staff, Dell stock jumps  Yahoo Finance

If you have federal student loan debt, here’s what experts want you to know - PBS

1. If you have federal student loan debt, here’s what experts want you to know  PBS
2. Changes coming to financial aid: what it means for you  Marquette Today
3. Big Changes to Federal Students Loans with Deadlines Fast Approaching for Parents  WWLP
4. AccessLex Launches Tool to Help Law Students Navigate Private Lending  Law.com
5. Big Changes Ahead for FAFSA and Graduate Student Loans  The George-Anne Media Group

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were "positive," senior U.S. official says - Axios

1. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were "positive," senior U.S. official says  Axios
2. US and Iran meet in Geneva for talks amid military posturing  dw.com
3. US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms  AP News
4. Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks  Fox News
5. What to Know About U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Trump Threats - The New York Times  The New York Times

‘The dominos are falling’: Minneapolis haunts Trump’s detention rollout - Politico

1. ‘The dominos are falling’: Minneapolis haunts Trump’s detention rollout  Politico
2. Republican revolt derails ICE detention facility plans  Axios
3. Report: ICE detention center planned for Indianapolis  WFYI
4. Is ICE coming to Indy? City of Indianapolis say they are ‘not welcome’ after reports of proposed facility  Fox 59
5. Here’s Where ICE Is Locating Its Massive Warehouse Jails  Bloomberg

Prosecutor says he knew charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia would likely be seen as vindictive -...

1. Prosecutor says he knew charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia would likely be seen as vindictive  NBC News
2. Justice Department prosecutor says in court he wasn’t told by higher-ups to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia  CNN
3. From deportation to court, key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fight with the Trump administration  AP News
4. Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks U.S. judge to dismiss criminal charges, saying Trump administration's case is vindictive  PBS
5. Prosecutor says Trump officials did not pressure him to charge Abrego García  The Washington Post

Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage - BBC

1. Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage  BBC
2. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. Denmark calls an early election following tense U.S.-Greenland standoff  NBC News
4. Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls March election amid ‘Greenland bounce’ in polls – as it happened  The Guardian
5. Denmark to hold elections as PM bets on Greenland crisis boost  Reuters

The Supreme Court appears split in tax foreclosure case - NPR

1. The Supreme Court appears split in tax foreclosure case  NPR
2. Supreme Court Hears Case on Takings & Excessive Fines Clauses  C-SPAN
3. Justices debate remedy for Michigan family's 'unfair' foreclosed home  The Detroit News
4. Supreme Court's sympathy may be limited for home equity lost in foreclosure  USA Today
5. Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales  SCOTUSblog

FedEx Says It Could Return Tariff Refunds to Customers - The New York Times

1. FedEx Says It Could Return Tariff Refunds to Customers  The New York Times
2. FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from the U.S. on to customers  CBS News
3. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs unleashes more than 900 legal challenges  Financial Times
4. Several Major Bicycle Brands Are Suing Customs and Border Protection After US Supreme Court Ruling Against Tariffs  Pinkbike
5. FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund  BBC

Trump moves to rewrite election rules unilaterally - MS NOW

1. Trump moves to rewrite election rules unilaterally  MS NOW
2. Trump’s Favorite Voter-ID Bill Would Probably Backfire  The Atlantic
3. SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote, which has no basis in U.S. Constitution  Chicago Sun-Times
4. The most important line from Trump’s State of the Union  vox.com
5. The ‘Cataclysmic’ Reality Behind Trump and the GOP’s Voter ID Bill  Rolling Stone

The Epstein files keep toppling the powerful. The latest: the man who runs Davos. - Axios

1. The Epstein files keep toppling the powerful. The latest: the man who runs Davos.  Axios
2. World Economic Forum Chief Resigns Over Epstein Ties - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. The Epstein files just claimed the executive who interviewed Trump at Davos  CNN
4. World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links  BBC
5. Boss of World Economic Forum quits after links to Epstein revealed  The Guardian

Prominent Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein convicted at tax trial - Reuters

1. Prominent Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein convicted at tax trial  Reuters
2. Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker  Politico
3. Supreme Court Lawyer Who Moonlighted in High-Stakes Poker Is Convicted of Tax Fraud  The New York Times
4. Tom Goldstein Just Lost the Case of His Life  New York Magazine
5. Full house to big house? Poker-playing Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax fraud  USA Today

Fulton County officials argue FBI agent misled judge to seize ballots from 2020 election - Democr...

1. Fulton County officials argue FBI agent misled judge to seize ballots from 2020 election  Democracy Docket
2. Former federal prosecutors denounce FBI seizure of Fulton County ballots  AJC.com
3. As ex-DOJ officials slam FBI seizure of Fulton County ballots, judge sends worrying signal for future elections  Democracy Docket
4. Fate of seized Fulton County ballots uncertain as judge orders mediation  WSB-TV
5. Fulton County FBI raid: Judge orders mediation between county, feds  FOX 5 Atlanta

Minnesotan Aliya Rahman arrested and injured at Trump's State of the Union - MPR News

1. Minnesotan Aliya Rahman arrested and injured at Trump's State of the Union  MPR News
2. Minneapolis woman whom Ilhan Omar took to State of the Union needed medical care after arrest  NBC News
3. Ilhan Omar Condemns Guest’s Arrest at Trump’s State of the Union - The New York Times  The New York Times
4. Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address  Democracy Now!
5. Disabled activist and guest of Ilhan Omar says she did not intend to disrupt State of the Union  The Guardian

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs - The Guardian

1. Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs  The Guardian
2. Trump administration sues New Jersey over executive order banning ICE from some state property  Politico
3. Can New Jersey sue federal agents? State laws emerge as check on ICE warehouses  NJ Spotlight News
4. Trump administration sues New Jersey over restrictions on immigration arrests  AP News
5. New Jersey Democrats Send Coarse but Clear Message to ICE With New Bill - The New York Times  The New York Times

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years - The New York Times

1. U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years  The New York Times
2. Homebuyers refuse to back down as mortgage rates continue hovering stubbornly near 6% mark  Fox Business
3. US mortgage rate dips below 6% but economists don't expect a housing boom  Reuters
4. Relief for US homeowners as mortgage rates hit lowest since 2022  Financial Times
5. Best Week For Mortgage Rates in Years  Mortgage News Daily

Federal judge rules Trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process - NB...

1. Federal judge rules Trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process  NBC News
2. Judge Finds Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations Unlawful - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy unlawful, judge finds  The Washington Post
4. Biden-appointed judge who slapped down Trump deportation policy previously rebuked by SCOTUS  Fox News
5. Judge rules Trump administration's policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful  CBS News

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm - NPR

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit - BBC

1. How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit  BBC
2. See photos of Bill Clinton from the Epstein files  USA Today
3. What the Epstein Files say about Bill Clinton  NewsNation
4. Bill Clinton May Have ‘Unknowingly Coughed Up Secrets’ to Russia During Jeffrey Epstein Friendship  National Enquirer
5. 🇺🇸 Rep. Wesley Bell slams the Republican led Epstein probe on Clinton's: "I've handled serious criminal cases. And this ain't it." Calls it political theater, ignoring real victims. Guess the victims'd be the last frontier of politics. x.com/i/status/20271…  x.com

Indiana Makes Another Major Push In Tug Of War To Wrestle Bears From Illinois - OutKick

1. Indiana Makes Another Major Push In Tug Of War To Wrestle Bears From Illinois  OutKick
2. Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law as Illinois inches closer to a tax deal  Chicago Tribune
3. Chicago Bears property tax incentives advance in Illinois House over city opposition  Chicago Sun-Times
4. Chicago Bears news: Illinois lawmakers file amended bill, Indiana House approves bill to invest $1B into Hammond NFL stadium  ABC7 Chicago
5. The Indiana Bears? Why an interstate move for a cherished NFL team may work out  The Guardian

Republicans are freaking out over Texas Senate race - Politico

1. Republicans are freaking out over Texas Senate race  Politico
2. Opinion | Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt: It’s a Republican Showdown in Texas - The New York Times  The New York Times
3. GOP frets over competitive Texas Senate primary as early voting starts  The Hill
4. New polling suggests runoff likely in Texas GOP Senate primary  KEYE
5. Cornyn: Democrat winning Senate race in Texas would be ‘first crack in the red wall’  The Hill

Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans - The Guardian

1. Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans  The Guardian
2. What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals  The New York Times
3. Neanderthal males and human females had babies together, ancient DNA reveals  The Washington Post
4. New Study Probes Mystery of Neanderthal-Human Interbreeding  WSJ
5. Ancient coupling may have happened more between human females and Neanderthal males  AP News

NFLPA 2026 report cards: See the results for all 32 teams - ESPN

1. NFLPA 2026 report cards: See the results for all 32 teams  ESPN
2. Source: Dolphins rank first, Steelers worst in NFLPA survey  ESPN
3. NFLPA report cards 2026: Grades for every team, according to ESPN  Yahoo Sports
4. Cardinals finish 31st in 2026 NFLPA report card, per report  Arizona Sports
5. Annual player report card reveals Patriots made failing grades in team travel, home-game field, and food/dining area  The Boston Globe

New Samsung Galaxy S26 phones just dropped: here’s everything you need to know - NBC News

1. New Samsung Galaxy S26 phones just dropped: here’s everything you need to know  NBC News
2. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra, S24 Ultra: How the Ultras Stack Up  CNET
3. Can Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Launch Boost QCOM Shares?  Zacks Investment Research
4. Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet  Samsung Global Newsroom
5. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog: See the latest updates  Mashable

Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war? - CBS News

1. Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?  CBS News
2. Mideast experts on U.S.-Iran negotiations and potential for war  PBS
3. For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose - The New York Times  The New York Times
4. US military assembles largest force of warships, aircraft in Middle East in decades  Military Times
5. Trump’s Iran options seemed vast with the US buildup but are fast narrowing  CNN

Why Nvidia’s Big Profits Aren’t Lifting Markets - The New York Times - The New York Times

1. Why Nvidia’s Big Profits Aren’t Lifting Markets - The New York Times  The New York Times
2. Nvidia stock falls as Q4 beat, guidance fail to satisfy Wall Street  Yahoo Finance
3. NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026  NVIDIA Newsroom
4. Dow Jones Futures Fall As AI Fears Revive; Block, Netflix, Applied Opto Jump  Investor's Business Daily
5. Nvidia Slide Shows Investors’ Lukewarm Reception of Strong Earnings  WSJ

Burger King AI bot will check up on staffs' please and thank yous - BBC

1. Burger King AI bot will check up on staffs' please and thank yous  BBC
2. Burger King will use AI to check if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’  The Verge
3. Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say ‘welcome’ or ‘thank you’  AP News
4. Burger King cooks up AI chatbot to spot if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’  The Guardian
5. Burger King rolls out employee assistance AI that listens in  theregister.com

Max Scherzer's daughter wrote Blue Jays letter wishing for father's return - ESPN

1. Max Scherzer's daughter wrote Blue Jays letter wishing for father's return  ESPN
2. Scherzer's daughter made case to re-sign dad in heartfelt letter to Blue Jays  MLB.com
3. Source: Scherzer agrees to return to Blue Jays for 19th season  ESPN
4. Blue Jays To Re-Sign Max Scherzer  MLB Trade Rumors
5. The Ancient of Jays: Scherzer Returns to Toronto  FanGraphs

U.S. women's hockey star Kelly Pannek reiterates team missed State of the Union over logistical c...

1. U.S. women's hockey star Kelly Pannek reiterates team missed State of the Union over logistical challenges, not Trump joke  CBS News
2. Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’  CNN
3. U.S. players respond to criticism over women’s team, Trump invite: ‘Should have reacted differently’ - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Jeremy Swayman admits U.S. men's hockey team 'should've reacted differently' to controversial moment of Trump call  Yahoo Sports
5. Hilary Knight responds to Trump's comment on women's team  ESPN

The most noteworthy NWSL kits of 2026: Disco, a Lady Liberty fever dream and more - The Guardian

1. The most noteworthy NWSL kits of 2026: Disco, a Lady Liberty fever dream and more  The Guardian
2. Reviewing NWSL’s bold new 2026 jerseys: Big swings, city ties, and falling short  The New York Times
3. NATIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE AND NIKE LAUNCH 2026 KITS ROOTED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY, IDENTITY  NWSL
4. Reign reveal third jersey, called ‘The Surge Kit’  The Seattle Times
5. Ranking all 18 new 2026 NWSL team jerseys: Which kits hit?  ESPN

US Department of Labor proposes rule clarifying employee, independent contractor status under fed...

1. US Department of Labor proposes rule clarifying employee, independent contractor status under federal wage and hour laws  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)
2. Trump administration moves to nix Biden-era limits on independent contractors  Reuters
3. Trump Administration Plans to Reverse Biden Rules on Gig Workers  WSJ
4. DOL moves to loosen independent contractor regulations  HR Dive
5. DoorDash Welcomes Department of Labor Proposal on Worker Classification  DoorDash

Serial Stowaway Is Said to Be Arrested After Sneaking Onto a Plane Again - The New York Times - T...

1. Serial Stowaway Is Said to Be Arrested After Sneaking Onto a Plane Again - The New York Times  The New York Times
2. Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say  CNN
3. Repeat stowaway allegedly sneaks on another flight, this time out of Newark: Sources  NBC New York
4. Veteran airline stowaway strikes again, this time on a Newark-to-Milan flight  NBC News
5. Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy  AP News

State Farm® Mutual Announces $5 Billion Cash Back to Auto Customers Through Largest Dividend in C...

State Farm® Mutual Announces $5 Billion Cash Back to Auto Customers Through Largest Dividend in Company History  State FarmView Full Coverage on Google News

Titans agree to trade NT T'Vondre Sweat to Jets for DE Jermaine Johnson - NFL.com

1. Titans agree to trade NT T'Vondre Sweat to Jets for DE Jermaine Johnson  NFL.com
2. Sources: Jets trade Jermaine Johnson to Titans for T'Vondre Sweat  ESPN
3. Jets-Titans trade grades: New York deals Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee for T'Vondre Sweat  CBS Sports
4. NFL rumors: What 49ers offered Jets at trade deadline in failed attempt to replace Nick Bosa  Yahoo Sports
5. Commanders can kiss dream draft prospect goodbye after shocking AFC trade  Riggo's Rag

Changes proposed to penalty structure for targeting in DI football - NCAA.org

1. Changes proposed to penalty structure for targeting in DI football  NCAA.org
2. NCAA football panel proposes changes to targeting ejections  ESPN
3. Changes to targeting rules coming? NCAA committee proposes one-year trial to modify disqualifications  CBS Sports
4. NCAA committee to recommend major overhaul of targeting rule  On3
5. NCAA Committee Proposes Rule Changes for Targeting Suspensions, OPI Penalties, Fair Catch Kick, More  Bleacher Report

Elon Musk's makeshift AI power plant generates sound and fury in Mississippi - NBC News

1. Elon Musk's makeshift AI power plant generates sound and fury in Mississippi  NBC News
2. xAI spent $7M building wall that barely muffles annoying power plant noise  Ars Technica
3. ‘A Different Set of Rules’: Thermal Drone Footage Shows Musk's AI Power Plant Flouting Clean Air Regulations  edhat
4. Musk’s AI Power Plant Sparks Controversy in Mississippi  El-Balad.com
5. Elon Musk’s AI Plant Turns Mississippi Town Into 24/7 Noise Factory  Yahoo

FDA Grants Second Approval under the National Priority Voucher Pilot Program - fda.gov

1. FDA Grants Second Approval under the National Priority Voucher Pilot Program  fda.gov
2. Boehringer's Hernexeos secures speedy first-line expansion in FDA's 2nd national priority nod  Fierce Pharma
3. FDA approves HERNEXEOS®, the first targeted therapy for adults with HER2-mutant advanced NSCLC as an initial treatment option  Yahoo Finance
4. US FDA approves first-line use of Boehringer Ingelheim's lung cancer drug  Reuters
5. Recon: FDA approves first line indication for Boehringer’s lung cancer drug; FDA planning bonuses to staff for speedy drug reviews  Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society | RAPS

Jeep maker Stellantis posts first annual loss in company history after EV writedowns - CNBC

1. Jeep maker Stellantis posts first annual loss in company history after EV writedowns  CNBC
2. ‘Very disappointed’: Stellantis autoworkers in Detroit are stunned by no profit-sharing checks for 2025  WDIV
3. Stellantis stock jumps despite $26.3B loss as improving second-half results signal turnaround beginning  Yahoo Finance
4. Stellantis confirms full-year 2025 loss on impact of EV missteps  Automotive News
5. Full Year 2025 Results  Stellantis.com

Olympic figure skating champ Alysa Liu is back in the Bay Area! Here's where she visited, what Oa...

1. Olympic figure skating champ Alysa Liu is back in the Bay Area! Here's where she visited, what Oakland has planned  ABC7 San Francisco
2. U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu Speaks Out After Winter Olympics Medal Investigation  Yahoo Sports
3. Olympic champion Alyssa Lui has known Eileen Gu since they were kids: 'I’m rooting for her always'  Fortune
4. Alysa Liu inspires mural that’s ‘a little rough around the edges, but beautiful at the same time’  Los Angeles Times
5. Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu dines out in Alameda after returning from Milan  NBC Bay Area

Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes - CBS News

1. Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes  CBS News
2. Warren urges Trump to press GOP on reining in Wall Street’s housing purchases  Politico
3. The ripple effects of banning institutional purchases of single-family rentals  Brookings
4. Senate Democrats unveil proposal to discourage private equity ownership of homes  The Hill
5. Parts of west and north Harris County seeing more large investors buying homes: Report  ABC13 Houston