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Silicon Valley’s Big Bets on War Pay Off, and the Trump Family Business Looks to Transylvania

<p>Plus, a buzzy new book was just canceled over A.I. allegations.</p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/world/middleeast/trump-oil-iran-war-mideast-japan.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">White House Looks for Ways to Soothe American Jitters Over Surging Prices</a>, by Tony Romm, David E. Sanger and Michael Levenson</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/world/middleeast/pentagon-200-billion-iran-war-funding-hegseth.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20260319&instance_id=172757&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=306413263&segment_id=216922&user_id=1cd699f6e5698983afd2a8a4030b003b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion to Fund Iran War</a>, by Helene Cooper, Tony Romm, Karoun Demirjian and Megan Mineiro</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/technology/silicon-valley-war-defense-tech.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Silicon Valley Bet on War. The Bets Are Paying Off.</a>, By Sheera Frenkel</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/world/europe/trump-romania-tranysyvania-apartments-golf-course.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trumps, on a Deal-Making Spree, Turn Next to Transylvania</a>, by Rebecca R. Ruiz and Andrei Petre</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/business/middle-class-sell-their-plasma.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Middle-Class Suburbanites Who Sell Their Blood Plasma to Get By</a>, by Kurtis Lee and Robert Gebeloff</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/books/shy-girl-book-ai.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Horror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. Use</a>, by Alexandra Alter</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p> <p> </p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Abuse Allegations Against a Civil Rights Icon, and a 48% Rise in Oil Prices

<p>Plus, there’s a big catch for that stunning ocean view. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years</a>, by Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hurtes</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/climate/south-pars-iran-gas-field-bombing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis</a>, by Sanam Mahoozi and Hiroko Tabuchi</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/middleeast/tulsi-gabbard-senate-testimony-iran-war.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War</a>, by Robert Jimison</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/politics/markwayne-mullin-homeland-security-confirmation-hearing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Homeland Security Nominee Strikes Softer Tone on Immigration</a>, by Madeleine Ngo, Michael Gold and Hamed Aleaziz</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/health/ozempic-wegovy-generic-india-china-canada.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ozempic Is About to Go Generic for Billions of People</a>, by Rebecca Robbins, Meaghan Tobin, Eshe Nelson, Alex Travelli and Pragati K.B.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/rancho-palos-verdes-landslide-california-houses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Home Prices Are Falling in a California Enclave. So Is the Ground.</a>, by Mimi Dwyer</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War

<p>Plus, how owning a car is becoming unaffordable. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/world/middleeast/israel-iran-leader-deaths.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?</a>, by David M. Halbfinger</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/us/iran-islamic-revolutionary-guards-corps.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State</a>, By Neil MacFarquhar</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/us/politics/joe-kent-counterterrorism-resigns-iran-war.html?nl=breaking-news&regi_id=306413263&segment_id=216799" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joe Kent, a Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official, Resigns Over the Iran War</a>, by Julian E. Barnes, Robert Draper and Luke Broadwater</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/travel/tsa-small-airport-closures.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Small U.S. Airports Could Close if Shutdown Continues, Official Warns</a>, by Gabe Castro-Root</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/world/europe/trumprx-drug-prices-really-cheapest-world-comparison.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Promised the ‘World’s Lowest’ Drug Prices. We Checked the Numbers.</a>, by Rebecca Robbins</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/business/car-ownership-prices-interest-rates.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘It’s Just Crazy’: High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible</a>, by Kailyn Rhone</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/science/bird-nests-cigarettes.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit</a>, by Lesley Evans Ogden</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

U.S. Allies Reject Trump’s Demands for Warships, and Bovino to Retire From Border Patrol

<p> Plus, the champion of “Swedish death cleaning” dies at 91. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/world/middleeast/trump-strait-of-hormuz-warships-australia-germany.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for Warships</a>, by Anton Troianovski, Erica L. Green, David E. Sanger and Aaron Boxerman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/business/media/trump-iran-media-coverage.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War</a>, by Michael M. Grynbaum</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/world/americas/cuba-us-foreign-investment-businesses.html?campaign_id=57&emc=edit_ne_20260316&instance_id=172598&nl=the-evening&regi_id=306413263&segment_id=216761&user_id=1cd699f6e5698983afd2a8a4030b003b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Says He Will Have the ‘Honor’ of ‘Taking Cuba,’</a> by Annie Correal, Jack Nicas and Frances Robles</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/us/politics/gregory-bovino-retire-border-patrol.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gregory Bovino to Retire From Border Patrol</a>, by Hamed Aleaziz</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/health/childhood-vaccines-lawsuit-kennedy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies</a>, by Apoorva Mandavilli</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/health/medicaid-jail-prison-healh-care.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Outside the Bars</a>, by Ted Alcorn</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/books/margareta-magnusson-dead.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Margareta Magnusson, 91, Dies; Wrote of Cleaning Up Before Dying</a>, by Chris Kornelis</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Trump Asks for Help With Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli Forces Kill Family in West Bank

<p>Plus, highlights from the Oscars. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/politics/trump-stark-choices-iran-war.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices</a>, by David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager, Ronen Bergman and Julian E. Barnes</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/world/middleeast/palestinian-family-killed-west-bank.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Family Outing in West Bank Ends in Hail of Israeli Gunfire</a>, by David M. Halbfinger, Natan Odenheimer and Fatima AbdulKarim</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/politics/trump-markwayne-mullin-homeland-security-stocks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, a Prolific Investor, Got a Lot Wealthier in Congress</a>, by Christopher Flavelle, Madeleine Ngo and Georgia Gee</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/business/financial-fraud-money-scams-elderly-recovery.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">His Father Lost His Life’s Savings in a Scam. A Fake Lawyer Offered to Help.</a>, by Tara Siegel Bernard</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/movies/oscar-2026-one-battle-after-another-sinners.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oscars 2026 Takeaways: ‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Top Honors</a>, by Brooks Barnes</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records

<p>Plus, the Friday news quiz.</p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/trump-russia-oil-sanctions.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict</a>, by Alan Rappeport</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/business/economy/iran-oil-shock-economy-global-impact.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oil Shock Sends Tremors Through World Economy: ‘This Really Is the Big One,’</a> by Patricia Cohen</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/world/middleeast/lebanon-displaced-strikes-israel-iran.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘The World Exploded.’ Strikes Haunt Displaced Families in Lebanon.</a>, By Christina Goldbaum and Sarah Chaayto</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/12/us/temple-israel-michigan-shooting?smid=url-share#temple-israel-michigan-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michigan Synagogue Attack Updates: Federal Officials Identify a Suspect</a>, by Times reporters</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/shooting-old-dominion-university.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Army Officer Killed in University Attack That Is Being Investigated as Terrorism</a>, by Campbell Robertson, Devlin Barrett and Christine Hauser</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/senate-homeland-security-funding.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Again Deadlocks on Homeland Security Funding as Shutdown Persists</a>, by Carl Hulse</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/us/politics/senate-housing-bill.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead</a>, by Ronda Kaysen</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/technology/personaltech/microsoft-copilot-health-ai-chatbots.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.</a>, By Brian X. Chen and Teddy Rosenbluth</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p> <p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’

<p>Plus, Planned Parenthood’s new offering: Botox.</p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/world/middleeast/iran-war-costs-pentagon.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pentagon Tells Congress First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11.3 Billion</a>, by Catie Edmondson</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/12/world/iran-war-news-trump-oil-israel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran War Live Updates: Oil Tops $100 a Barrel as Attacks Spread Across Middle East</a>, by New York Times reporters</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/us/politics/turning-point-usa-high-school-clubs-charlie-kirk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charlie Kirk’s Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Helping.</a>, By Richard Fausset</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/us/washington-millionaires-tax-bezos-schultz.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A State of Wealthy Entrepreneurs Passes a ‘Millionaires’ Tax,’</a> by Anna Griffin</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/style/planned-parenthood-botox-california-nevada.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox</a>, by Alisha Haridasani Gupta</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/dining/rene-redzepi-noma-resign-abuse.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse</a>, by Julia Moskin</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of Threats

<p>Plus, iPads in kindergarten. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/us/politics/how-trump-miscalculated-iran-response.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War</a>, by Mark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/world/europe/iranians-destruction-bombs-despair.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers</a>, by Erika Solomon, Kiana Hayeri and Farnaz Fassihi</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/us/politics/bondi-military-housing-threats.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats</a>, by Glenn Thrush</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/09/climate/home-insurance-credit-scores.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hidden Factor Behind Your Home Insurance Cost: Your Credit History</a>, by Claire Brown and Mira Rojanasakul</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/nyregion/students-school-screen-time-parents-concern.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPads in Kindergarten, YouTube on Breaks: The School Screen-Time Battle</a>, by Jackie Mader</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Trump Zigzags on When War Will End, and Investigators Search Epstein’s Ranch in New Mexico

<p>Plus, space mirrors? </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/10/world/iran-war-trump-us-israel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistani Navy Escorts Tankers as Conflict Chokes Off Oil Traffic</a>, by Chris Cameron, Farnaz Fassihi and Yan Zhuang</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/us/politics/trump-republicans-midterms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Threatens to Crowd Out Republicans’ Midterm Message</a>, by Michael Gold</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/nyregion/gracie-mansion-bomb-mamdani-pennsylvania.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Homemade Bombs in ISIS-Inspired Attack Were Deadly, N.Y.P.D. Says</a>, by Chelsia Rose Marcius</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/us/epstein-new-mexico-zorro-ranch-search.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epstein’s Remote Zorro Ranch Is Searched by New Mexico Investigators</a>, by Reis Thebault</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/climate/space-mirror-satellite-solar.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Big Night Light in the Sky? Start-Up Wants to Launch a Space Mirror.</a>, by Kenneth Chang and Hiroko Tabuchi</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Iran’s Next Supreme Leader, and the New Lucrative Pardon Industry for Rich Offenders

<p>Plus, the "slop bowl" is losing its appeal.</p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/09/world/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran Names Khamenei’s Son Supreme Leader</a>, by Farnaz Fassihi and Yan Zhuang</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/us/politics/ice-arrests-slowdown.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How D.H.S. Retreated on Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis</a>, by Nicholas Nehamas, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Hamed Aleaziz, Albert Sun and Julie Bosman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/us/politics/schwartz-trump-pardon-industry.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pardon Industry Offers Rich Offenders a Path to Trump</a>, by Kenneth P. Vogel</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/us/airports-delays-security-lines-new-orleans-and-houston.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thousands Waited for Hours in Security Lines at Airports in New Orleans and Houston</a>, by Billy Witz and Shannon Sims</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/chipotle-cava-sweetgreen-bowl-sales-prices.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Allure of ‘Slop Bowls’ Fades as Consumers Tighten Spending</a>, by Julie Creswell</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Kristi Noem’s Firing, and the Boom of American Billionaires

<p>Plus, your Friday news quiz. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/06/world/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Israel Pummels Beirut, Intensifying Strikes on Hezbollah</a>, by Ephrat Livni, Abdi Latif Dahir, Farnaz Fassihi, Euan Ward, Erika Solomon and Dayana Iwaza</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/world/middleeast/iran-school-us-strikes-naval-base.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base</a>, by Malachy Browne and Aaron Boxerman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/world/middleeast/israel-evacuation-lebanon-iran-trump.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Israel Begins Assault in Southern Beirut, Raising Fears of Wider Incursion</a>, by Euan Ward, Aurelien Breeden, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/us/politics/kristi-noem-markwayne-mullin-trump.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Announces He Is Replacing Noem With Oklahoma Senator</a>, by Michael C. Bender, Michael Gold, Hamed Aleaziz and Maggie Haberman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/billionaire-boom-takeaways.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Takeaways on America’s Boom in Billionaires</a>, by Katie Benner and Steven Rich</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7081033/2026/03/05/paralympics-2026-winter-history-growth-progress-future/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Athletes Reflect on 50 Years of Winter Paralympics Growth and the Work Still to Do</a>, by Liam Tharme</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ and a Tariff Refund Update

<p>Plus, why you should not let A.I. do your taxes. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/world/middleeast/iran-war-turkey.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">As Attacks Spread, War With Iran Reaches Far Beyond Mideast</a>, by Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper, Lara Jakes and Michael Levenson</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/politics/iran-us-war-military-polls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">59% of Americans Oppose the Military Action in Iran</a>, by Ruth Igielnik</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/business/iran-shahed-drones-missiles-us-war.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran’s Drones Cost a Fraction of the U.S. Weapons Shooting Them Down</a>, by Farah Stockman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/world/americas/ecuador-trump-drug-gangs-us-military.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Ecuador Invited the U.S. Military to Help With Its Drug Gangs</a>, by Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Eric Schmitt and José María León Cabrera</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/politics/pam-bondi-subpoena-epstein-files.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">House Panel Votes to Subpoena Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files</a>, by Michael Gold</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/us/politics/judge-order-trump-tariff-refunds.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Court Takes First Steps Toward Ordering Tariff Refunds</a>, by Tony Romm and Ana Swanson</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/technology/artificial-intelligence-taxes-tax-refund.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Word to the Wise: Don’t Trust A.I. to File Your Taxes</a>, by Stuart A. Thompson</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Trump’s ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran, and the Most Expensive Primary in U.S. History

<p>Plus, the fight over daylight saving time. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/04/world/iran-war-israel-lebanon-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Israel Bombs Security Sites Amid Questions Over Iran’s Leadership</a>, by Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi and Yan Zhuang</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/politics/trump-iran-ownership.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran.</a>, by Anton Troianovski</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/politics/congress-iran-war-powers.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Congress Splits Over Iran War as Senate Faces a Vote</a>, by Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/world/middleeast/israel-iran-hezbollah.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">An Emboldened Israel Is Seizing Opportunities to Remake Region</a>, by David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/03/us/election-midterms-tx-nc-ar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Talarico Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Texas</a>, by Kellen Browning</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/world/canada/daylight-savings-bc-time.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">British Columbia Will Change Clocks on Sunday for the Last Time</a>, by Aimee Ortiz</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Iran’s Escalating Retaliation, and Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Testimony

<p>Plus, fighting phone scams. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/trump-administration-troops-iran-war.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Sending More Forces to Middle East as Iran War Widens</a>, by Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/politics/kristi-noem-senate-hearing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Noem to Address Congress for First Time Since Minnesota Immigration Surge</a>, by Madeleine Ngo</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/politics/veterans-affairs-nurses-doctors-cut.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Despite Promises, Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses</a>, by Nicholas Nehamas, Andrea Fuller, Danielle Ivory and Ellen Barry</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/politics/clinton-bill-hillary-epstein-deposition-video.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Depositions</a>, by Annie Karni and Michael Gold</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/health/scams-elderly-banks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors</a>, by Paula Span</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Trump Says More U.S. Casualties Are ‘Likely’ in War With Iran, and Oil Prices Jump After Attack

<p>Plus, what to know about the A.I. videos that kids are watching. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/us/politics/trump-iran-war-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Says War Could Last Weeks and Offers Contradictory Visions of New Regime</a>, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/us/austin-shooting-bufords-6th-street.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">F.B.I. Investigates Whether Texas Bar Shooting Was Act of Terror</a>, by Pooja Salhotra, Sonia A. Rao, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Ramón Ramirez</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/arts/music/antitrust-trial-to-challenge-live-nations-grip-on-the-music-industry.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry</a>, by Ben Sisario and David McCabe</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/ai-videos-children-youtube.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child’s YouTube Feed</a>, by Arijeta Lajka</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Clintons’ Epstein Testimony, and the Pentagon’s New Laser Strike

<p>Plus, the company that just cut 4,000 jobs because of A.I. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/politics/hillary-clinton-epstein-deposition-lauren-boebert.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Tense Deposition, Hillary Clinton Denies Knowing Epstein or His Crimes</a>, by Annie Karni</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/nyregion/columbia-university-ice-student.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting</a>, by Sharon Otterman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/drone-faa-dhs-el-paso-airspace.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pentagon Fires Another Laser at Drone, Prompting New Air Closure</a>, by Karoun Demirjian, Kate Kelly, Eric Schmitt and Chris Cameron</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/technology/block-square-job-cuts-ai.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.</a>, by Natallie Rocha</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/business/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-deal-netflix.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover</a>, by Lauren Hirsch, Michael M. Grynbaum and Benjamin Mullin</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Missing Records From the Epstein Files, and a Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba

<p>Plus, a big shift in the housing market. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/politics/trump-epstein-files.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump</a>, by Mike Baker and Michael Gold</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/world/middleeast/iran-us-nuclear-talks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran.</a>, by Farnaz Fassihi</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/politics/surgeon-general-casey-means-senate-hearing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Surgeon General Nominee Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines at Senate Hearing</a>, by Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Dani Blum</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/politics/patel-fbi-firings-trump-classified-records.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patel Ousts F.B.I. Personnel Tied to Inquiry Into Trump’s Retained Classified Records</a>, by Glenn Thrush, Alan Feuer and Devlin Barrett</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/25/world/cuba-speedboat-florida-deaths" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Florida Boat in Gunfight Had Cuban Nationals Intent on ‘Infiltration,’ Cuba Says</a>, by Patricia Mazzei, Frances Robles, Jack Nicas and Eric Schmitt</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/realestate/buyers-market-mortage-rates.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Housing Market Is Tilting Back Toward Buyers</a>, by Rukmini Callimachi</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Key Moments From Trump’s State of the Union, and a $1 Million Reward in the Guthrie Case

<p>Plus, how kids are getting around phone-free classroom rules. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/politics/trump-state-of-the-union-takeaways.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">6 Takeaways From Trump’s State of the Union</a>, by Tyler Pager and Luke Broadwater</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/europe/peter-mandelson-epstein-uk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.K. Police Release Ex-Ambassador to U.S. After Arrest Amid Epstein Accusations</a>, by Lizzie Dearden and Stephen Castle</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/world/europe/ukraine-war-donetsk.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace</a>, by Andrew E. Kramer</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/us/savannah-guthrie-one-million-reward-video-mother.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million for Tip Leading to Mother’s Return</a>, by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/style/yondr-pouch-school-phone-ban.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Blow to the Phone-Free Classroom</a>, by Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

ICE Whistle-Blower Says Training Is ‘Broken,’ and OpenAI Faces Questions About Mass Shooter

<p>Plus, how Mexico tracked its most-wanted cartel leader. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/us/politics/ice-training-whistle-blower.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Training for New ICE Agents Is ‘Deficient’ and ‘Broken,’ Whistle-Blower Says</a>, by Nicholas Nehamas and Hamed Aleaziz</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/americas/el-mencho-mexico-cartel-military-raid.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mexican Forces Say They Tracked El Mencho to Cabin by Following His Lover</a>, by James Wagner</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/world/canada/canada-shooting-openai.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Canada Presses OpenAI for Answers on Mass Shooter’s Chatbot Use</a>, by Vjosa Isai</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/world/middleeast/iran-student-protests.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown</a>, by Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Devon Lum</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/technology/iran-protests-surveillance-facial-recognition.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters</a>, by Adam Satariano, Paul Mozur and Farnaz Fassihi</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/arts/dance/bad-bunny-salsa-classes.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Bad Bunny Effect: Dance Without Fear</a>, by Brian Seibert</p> <p>(The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/27/business/media/new-york-times-open-ai-microsoft-lawsuit.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sued</a> OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023, accusing them of copyright infringement of news content related to A.I. systems. The two companies have denied those claims.)</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Killing of Cartel Boss Sets Off Chaos in Mexico, and Trump Has a New Plan for Tariffs

<p>Plus, a shooting at Mar-a-Lago. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/world/americas/jalisco-new-generation-cartel-leader-killed.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mayhem Rocks Mexico After Most-Wanted Cartel Boss Is Killed</a>, by Jack Nicas and Paulina Villegas</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/business/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-updates.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s Happened Since the Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling</a>, by Kim Bhasin</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/us/politics/iran-terrorist-attacks-proxies-trump.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn</a>, by Eric Schmitt</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/us/tsa-precheck-global-entry-homeland-security-shutdown.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">T.S.A. Says PreCheck Will Remain Operational at Airports</a>, by Madeleine Ngo and Yan Zhuang</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/us/politics/mar-a-lago-shooting-secret-service.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Armed Man Is Fatally Shot at Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says</a>, by Minho Kim, Sonia A. Rao and Tyler Pager</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/23/weather/nyc-snow-storm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Winter Storm Intensifies Across Eastern Seaboard</a>, by Yan Zhuang and Andy Newman</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump, and More States Rush to Limit Transgender Rights

<p>Plus, your Friday news quiz. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/us/republican-states-transgender-rights-restrictions.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">With New Momentum, Republican States Push Broader Limits for Trans Americans</a>, by Amy Harmon</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/business/economy/imports-tariffs-trade-deficit.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High</a>, by Ben Casselman and Ana Swanson</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/us/politics/maha-moms-glyphosate-roundup-robert-kennedy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump: ‘Women Feel Like They Were Lied To’</a>, by Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Hiroko Tabuchi</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/realestate/january-winter-storm-cold-snap-heat-bills.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">January’s Winter Storm Was Brutal. So Are the Heating Bills</a>., by Dorie Chevlen</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/climate/reeses-chocolate-eggs-hersheys.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.</a>, by Claire Brown</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein Ties

<p>Plus, a lifesaving phone feature. </p> <p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/us/politics/us-military-iran.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran</a>, by Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Ronen Bergman</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/technology/defense-department-anthropic-ai-safety.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Defense Dept. and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety</a>, by Sheera Frenkel and Julian E. Barnes</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/19/world/uk-prince-andrew-arrest-epstein" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.K. Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties, BBC Reports</a>, by Megan Specia</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/nyregion/avalanche-lake-tahoe-deaths.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy</a>, by Thomas Fuller and Jill Cowan</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/19/world/yoon-korea-martial-law-president" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Korean Ex-Leader Is Sentenced to Life in Prison</a>, by Choe Sang-Hun</p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/world/europe/russia-paralympics-italy.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Russia’s Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics</a>, by Tariq Panja</p> <p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche

<p>Plus, Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise? </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/republicans-vote-fraud-id-midterms.html" target="_blank">Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress</a>, by Annie Karni</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/us-kills-11-in-boat-strikes.html" target="_blank">U.S. Kills 11 in Boat Strikes in Pacific and Caribbean</a>, by Carol Rosenberg</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/trump-dhs-shutdown-democrats.html" target="_blank">Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive</a>, by Carl Hulse</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/us/politics/democrats-trump-congress.html" target="_blank">Democrats Plan to Counter Trump’s Speech to Congress With Rally</a>, by Annie Karni</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/business/media/colbert-cbs-fcc-talarico-carr.html" target="_blank">Colbert Says CBS Pulled Senate Candidate Interview</a>, by John Koblin</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/us/lake-tahoe-avalanche-missing-skiers.html" target="_blank">Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche</a>, by Francesca Regalado, Livia Albeck-Ripka, Nazaneen Ghaffar and Rylee Kirk</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/movies/tom-cruise-brad-pitt-artificial-intelligence-seedance.html" target="_blank">Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood</a>, by Derrick Bryson Taylor</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

<p>Plus, drones at the Olympics. </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/us-iran-nuclear-talks.html" target="_blank">U.S. and Iran Gear Up for Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Tensions</a>, by Aaron Boxerman</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/world/africa/us-secret-deportation-cameroon.html" target="_blank">U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections</a>, by Pranav Baskar and Hamed Aleaziz</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/jesse-jackson-dead.html" target="_blank">Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84</a>, by Peter Applebome</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/nyregion/columbia-epstein-dental-shuliak.html" target="_blank">Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College</a>, by Ed Shanahan</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/tom-pritzker-hyatt-epstein.html" target="_blank">Tom Pritzker, Citing Epstein Connection, Steps Down as Hyatt’s Executive Chairman</a>, by Rebecca Davis O’Brien</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/world/europe/drones-winter-olympics-milan-cortina.html" target="_blank">The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics</a>, by Jason Horowitz</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

D.H.S. Pushes Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts, and U.S. Troops Land in Nigeria

<p>Plus, the Super Bowl ad that prompted a backlash. </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/technology/dhs-anti-ice-social-media.html" target="_blank">Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts</a>, by Sheera Frenkel and Mike Isaac</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/us/politics/homeland-security-shutdown.html" target="_blank">What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown</a>, by The New York Times</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/us/julio-sosa-celis-ice-minneapolis-shooting.html" target="_blank">ICE Tried to Justify a Minneapolis Shooting. Its Story Unraveled.</a>, by Mitch Smith and Hamed Aleaziz</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/world/africa/us-secret-deportation-cameroon.html" target="_blank">U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections</a>, by Pranav Baskar and Hamed Aleaziz</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/us/student-protests-walkouts-ice-texas.html" target="_blank">Students Across the U.S. Are Protesting ICE. Texas Wants to Punish Their Schools.</a>, by J. David Goodman, Mary Beth Gahan and Callie Holtermann</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/world/africa/nigeria-us-military-christian-trump.html" target="_blank">First U.S. Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Bolster Counterterrorism Fight</a>, by Ruth Maclean, Eric Schmitt and Ismail Alfa</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/casey-wasserman-agency-epstein.html" target="_blank">Wasserman Will Sell Powerhouse L.A. Agency Amid Epstein Fallout</a>, by Shawn Hubler, Ben Sisario and Emmanuel Morgan</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/business/amazon-ring-flock-partnership-super-bowl.html" target="_blank">Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Super Bowl Ad Backlash</a>, by Mark Walker</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

A Surge of Children in ICE Detention, and Meta’s Plans for Facial Recognition

<p>Plus, your Friday news quiz. </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/minnesota-trump-crackdown-immigration-takeaways.html" target="_blank">5 Takeaways From Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota</a>, by Julie Bosman</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/migrant-children-ice-detention.html" target="_blank">Hundreds of Children Are in ICE Detention</a>, by Miriam Jordan, Sarah Mervosh and Allison McCann</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/politics/dhs-shutdown-impact-ice-tsa-coast-guard.html" target="_blank">The Homeland Security Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers and the Coast Guard</a>, by Karoun Demirjian and Madeleine Ngo</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/trump-epa-greenhouse-gases-climate-change.html" target="_blank">Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change</a>, by Lisa Friedman</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/nyregion/stonewall-flag-protest-nyc.html" target="_blank">N.Y.C. Officials Reinstate Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal</a>, by Liam Stack and Olivia Bensimon</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/technology/meta-facial-recognition-smart-glasses.html" target="_blank">Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses</a>, by Kashmir Hill, Kalley Huang and Mike Isaac</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/health/coffee-tea-dementia-risk.html" target="_blank">2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf.</a>, by Pam Belluck</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Anti-Drone Laser Is Said to Have Caused El Paso Airport Chaos, and Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein Victims

<p>Plus, how the ultra-rich are changing the travel industry. </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/trump-administration-el-paso-airspace-closure-questions.html" target="_blank">Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser</a>, by Karoun Demirjian, Eric Schmitt, Kate Kelly, Hamed Aleaziz and Luke Broadwater</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/politics/bondi-testimony-epstein-files.html" target="_blank">Bondi Faces Anger From Lawmakers Over Handling of Epstein Files</a>, by Glenn Thrush</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/politics/trump-canada-tariffs.html" target="_blank">House Votes to Cancel Trump’s Canada Tariffs</a>, by Robert Jimison</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/business/economy/after-a-year-of-sluggish-hiring-2026-could-be-off-to-a-stronger-start.html" target="_blank">Employers Hired Swiftly in January After a Dismal 2025</a>, by Lydia DePillis</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/health/ivf-hidden-eggs-device-ovaready.html" target="_blank">New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment</a>, by Pam Belluck</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/travel/luxury-travel-agency-advisers-wealth.html" target="_blank">Champagne, Concierges and Emergency Sand: How the Ultra-Rich Travel</a>, by Sarah Lyall</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

A Deadly Mass Shooting in Canada, and the Latest on the Search for Nancy Guthrie

<p>Plus, how extremist groups are using video games to recruit children online. </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/10/world/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting" target="_blank">9</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/10/world/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting" target="_blank">Killed and 25 Injured in Shootings at School and Home in British Columbia</a>, by Francesca Regalado</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/10/us/nancy-guthrie-case-suspect-updates" target="_blank">Man Who Was Detained in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Is Released</a>, by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Jill Cowan</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-democrats-illegal-orders-pirro.html" target="_blank">Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress</a>, by Alan Feuer, Glenn Thrush and Michael S. Schmidt</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/politics/trump-administration-social-media-homeland-security.html" target="_blank">Homeland Security Hires Labor Dept. Aide Whose Posts Raised Alarms</a>, by Evan Gorelick</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/health/fda-moderna-mrna-flu-vaccine.html" target="_blank">F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine</a>, by Christina Jewett and Rebecca Robbins</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/world/europe/online-extremism-gaming-children.html" target="_blank">How Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children</a>, by Pranav Baskar</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/europe/ukraine-winter-olympics-skeleton-helmet-war.html" target="_blank">Ukrainian Olympian Says He’ll Race With Banned Helmet Honoring War Dead</a>, by Heather Knight</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

<p>Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again. </p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/homeland-security-shootings.html" target="_blank">When Trump Officials’ Claims About Shootings Unravel in Court</a>, by Alexandra Berzon and Allison McCann</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/health/trump-public-health-cuts-california.html" target="_blank">Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States</a>, by Apoorva Mandavilli</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/us/politics/ghislaine-maxwell-house-jeffrey-epstein-trump.html" target="_blank">Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions in House Deposition</a>, by Michael Gold</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/texas-muslims-republicans.html" target="_blank">Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam</a>, by J. David Goodman</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/world/middleeast/israel-settlements-west-bank.html" target="_blank">Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank</a>, by David M. Halbfinger and Isabel Kershner</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/sports/olympics-medals-broken-breezy-johnson.html" target="_blank">Olympic P.S.A.: Do Not Jump for Joy While Wearing Your Medal</a>, by Claire Moses</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

The New Way Trump Allies Are Offering Access to the President, and the Flood of U.S. Ammo to Mexican Cartels

<p>Plus, Super Bowl and Olympics highlights.</p><p>Here’s what we’re covering:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/us/politics/freedom-250-trump-donors.html" target="_blank">For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump</a>, by Kenneth P. Vogel, Lisa Friedman and David A. Fahrenthold</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/us/politics/trump-schumer-penn-station-dulles-airport-renaming.html?smid=url-share" target="_blank">Officials Pressed Schumer to Help Name Penn Station and Dulles Airport for Trump</a>, by Michael Gold</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/politics/trump-social-post-reaction.html" target="_blank">Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics</a>, by Erica L. Green</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/us/politics/dhs-funding-immigration-shutdown.html" target="_blank">Talks on Immigration Enforcement Limits Still Stuck With Deadline Nearing</a>, by Michael Gold</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/lake-city-army-ammunition-plant-missouri-mexico.html" target="_blank">Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military</a>, by Ben Dooley, Isabella Cota and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7031760/2026/02/08/olympics-2026-day-2-recap-lindsey-vonn-ilia-malinin/" target="_blank">2026 Olympics, Day 2 Recap: Lindsey Vonn Crashes, U.S. Skaters, Breezy Johnson Win Gold</a>, by Alex Valdes</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/arts/music/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-puerto-rico.html" target="_blank">Bad Bunny Delivers a Love Letter to Puerto Rico at Super Bowl Halftime</a>, by Jon Pareles, Ben Sisario and Lindsay Zoladz</p><p>Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: <a href="mailto:theheadlines@nytimes.com">theheadlines@nytimes.com</a>.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher">https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher</a>. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.</p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>