NYTIMES (Nathan Taylor Pemberton) - Epstein Scandal Leaves Some Young Trump Voters Feeling Betrayed
Drawn to President Trump for his pledge to take down the political elite, some of his young constituents say he has failed them.
NYTIMES (Tony Romm and Tyler Pager) - After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws
The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the Supreme Court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.
WASHINGTONPOST (Kadia Goba) - Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
NYTIMES (Hurubie Meko) - New Haven Police Chief Embezzled As Online Bets Soared, Investigators Say
Karl R. Jacobson was arrested and accused of stealing from city coffers as he placed $4.5 million in online bets. He resigned in January, when the accusations first surfaced.
NYTIMES (Rick Rojas) - Court Clears Way for Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”
NYTIMES (Pooja Salhotra) - Judge Blocks Texas Law Banning L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some School Districts
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
NYTIMES (Sydney Ember and Jordyn Holman) - With Tariff Changes, Consumers May Be Stuck in a Waiting Game
Some companies could decide to temper price increases, but the effect would take time to materialize.
AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Democratic response to Trump's SOTU becomes a crowded affair
Top Democrats instructed members not to interrupt President Trump's State of the Union speech next Tuesday — so instead they're planning individualized responses to show opposition to his agenda. Why it matters: Fresh off a slew of reassuring election wins , Democrats are trying to mobilize every faction of their coalition before the midterms — but a range of messages could dilute their impact. State of play: As Axios previously reported , members are tailoring their approaches, though the common thread is to challenge Trump. - Some plan to deliver direct addresses or attend counter-rallies, including Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). - Others, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), will…
Top Democrats instructed members not to interrupt President Trump's State of the Union speech next Tuesday — so instead they're planning individualized responses to show opposition to his agenda. Why it matters: Fresh off a slew of reassuring election wins , Democrats are trying to mobilize every faction of their coalition before the midterms — but a range of messages could dilute their impact. State of play: As Axios previously reported , members are tailoring their approaches, though the common thread is to challenge Trump. - Some plan to deliver direct addresses or attend counter-rallies, including Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). - Others, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), will…Open
ABCNEWS - Nancy Guthrie case may see resources scaled back as leads come up empty: Sources
Investigators looking into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthry believe the case would soon have to move into a new phase with fewer dedicated resources, sources told ABC News.
NYTIMES (Riley Mellen, Christoph Koettl and Eric Schmitt) - U.S. Planes Land at Jordan Base, a Key Hub for Planning Possible Iran Strikes
At least 60 attack aircraft are parked at the base, which has become a key hub for U.S. military planning for possible strikes on Iran.