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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump to Netanyahu: U.S. prefers deal with Iran to war, for now Wed Feb 11 19:35:12 2026

President Trump stressed after a three-hour meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he wants to keep pursuing a deal with Iran rather than moving to military action at this time. Why it matters: While Trump said his meeting with Netanyahu "very good," the Israeli prime minister is very skeptical about the prospects for diplomacy with Iran and inclined to support military action. Yes, but: Trump and Netanyahu also made divergent public statements before Israel attacked Iran in June, before coordinating closely in that operation. Catch up quick: The U.S. and Iran resumed negotiations last Friday in Oman for the first time since June, but Trump has simultaneously launched a massive military buildup in the…

President Trump stressed after a three-hour meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he wants to keep pursuing a deal with Iran rather than moving to military action at this time. Why it matters: While Trump said his meeting with Netanyahu "very good," the Israeli prime minister is very skeptical about the prospects for diplomacy with Iran and inclined to support military action. Yes, but: Trump and Netanyahu also made divergent public statements before Israel attacked Iran in June, before coordinating closely in that operation. Catch up quick: The U.S. and Iran resumed negotiations last Friday in Oman for the first time since June, but Trump has simultaneously launched a massive military buildup in the…Open

NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina) - In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power Wed Feb 11 19:29:22 2026

Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.

NPR (Tom Dreisbach) - A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was convicted of sexually abusing children Wed Feb 11 19:25:08 2026

A handyman from Florida who received a pardon from President Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was convicted on state charges of child sex abuse and exposing himself to a child.

A handyman from Florida who received a pardon from President Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was convicted on state charges of child sex abuse and exposing himself to a child.Open

NYTIMES (Chelsia Rose Marcius) - NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones Wed Feb 11 19:09:07 2026

The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

NYTIMES (Daniel Victor) - What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown Wed Feb 11 18:48:50 2026

The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

NPR (Michel Martin) - Maryland's Democratic governor among those excluded from White House event Wed Feb 11 18:44:36 2026

The White House excluded Democratic leaders from a traditionally bipartisan meeting for governors. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he was also disinvited from a dinner.

The White House excluded Democratic leaders from a traditionally bipartisan meeting for governors. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he was also disinvited from a dinner.Open

NYTIMES (Julie Creswell) - Kraft Heinz Reverses Course on Company Split as Sales Continue to Slide Wed Feb 11 18:28:23 2026

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.

NYTIMES (Corey Kilgannon and Mimi d’Autremont) - When It’s Finally Cold Enough to Race Ice Yachts Wed Feb 11 18:28:22 2026

On the Navesink River, a long and frigid winter has allowed a 135-year-old rivalry to be renewed.

NYTIMES (Andrew Duehren) - Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns Wed Feb 11 18:28:22 2026

President Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire.

NYTIMES (Robert Jimison) - House Is Set to Vote on Canceling Trump’s Canada Tariffs Wed Feb 11 18:28:21 2026

Republican leaders have blocked challenges to President Trump’s trade war for a year, but dissent in their own ranks will force a vote.