NYTIMES (Vivian Nereim) - Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.
NYTIMES (James Poniewozik) - Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately
Nobody put too much thought into reinventing the gonzo variety classic for its revival. That’s what makes it a delight.
NYTIMES (Darryn King and Molly Matalon) - How Miss Piggy Went From Minor Muppet to TV’s Top Hog
Miss Piggy began as a bit player, but a sassy attitude and a karate chop carried her to the pinnacle of pop culture. A new Muppets special premieres on Wednesday.
NYTIMES (Conor Dougherty) - Trump Says Housing Prices Should Be Higher, Not Lower
When President Trump said he wanted to drive housing prices up, not down, he was speaking to a conundrum that has flummoxed policymakers for decades.
NYTIMES (Ronda Kaysen) - Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump
Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws.
NYTIMES (Maria Varenikova) - For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.
NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and Chris Buckley) - Minneapolis Children Describe ‘Living in Fear,’ and China’s President Carries Out a Mass Purge
Plus, a fitting tribute to Catherine O’Hara.
NYTIMES (Ernesto Londoño and Campbell Robertson) - Minneapolis Police Chief Fears Long-Term Damage From Immigration Crackdown
Brian O’Hara, who took over a troubled police force and has spent years rebuilding community trust, fears the long-term damage wrought by federal agents.
NYTIMES (Corina Knoll) - A Winter of Anguish for Minneapolis Children
“It’s like living in fear all the time,” a teenager said about the federal raids that have shattered families.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal
They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.