NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and Hiroko Tabuchi) - The Growing List of Names in the Epstein Files, and the Federal Investigation into D.E.I. at Nike
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
NYTIMES (Samuel Granados and Aurelien Breeden) - Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show
Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.
WASHINGTONPOST (Tim Craig, Gaya Gupta) - NYC’s small landlords say they won’t survive Mamdani plan to freeze rent
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticized landlords and vowed to freeze what tenants in rent-stabilized apartments pay monthly.
NPR (Halle Hewitt) - 'It's a thrill': These two friends have attended every Super Bowl
Don Crisman and Gregory Eaton have never missed a Super Bowl. On Sunday, they'll attend their 60th game.
Don Crisman and Gregory Eaton have never missed a Super Bowl. On Sunday, they'll attend their 60th game.Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (HOWARD FENDRICH, Associated Press) - Milan Cortina Olympics will start with 4-site, 2-cauldron opening ceremony
The sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.
AXIOS (Julianna Bragg) - The list of everything Trump wants renamed after himself in his second term
President Trump's push to have Washington Dulles Airport and New York Penn Station renamed after himself is just the latest example of his desire to stamp his personal brand across America. The big picture: Trump, more than any prior president, has made his own identity a focus of his administration, naming government buildings and programs the same way he did his business empire and campaign merch . Here is the ever-growing list of things Trump named for himself or branded using his likeness in his second term. Renaming D.C. buildings In addition to renaming the Kennedy Center , which would still require an act of Congress, the U.S. Institute of Peace was rebranded as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace . The intrigue: Both newly…
President Trump's push to have Washington Dulles Airport and New York Penn Station renamed after himself is just the latest example of his desire to stamp his personal brand across America. The big picture: Trump, more than any prior president, has made his own identity a focus of his administration, naming government buildings and programs the same way he did his business empire and campaign merch . Here is the ever-growing list of things Trump named for himself or branded using his likeness in his second term. Renaming D.C. buildings In addition to renaming the Kennedy Center , which would still require an act of Congress, the U.S. Institute of Peace was rebranded as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace . The intrigue: Both newly…Open
AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Missing records from Bondi and Patel draw scrutiny in Epstein release
A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to explain why it hasn't included communication from top Trump administration officials in its release of over 2 million pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a complaint filed Friday. Why it matters: The letter, from the Democracy Defenders Fund, alleges that the DOJ "impermissibly" narrowed the scope of disclosed documents that were required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act . - The complaint calls it "deeply troubling" that no communications from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel appear in the ream of documents, despite their involvement in releasing the files to the public. What they're saying: "AG Bondi, DAG…
A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to explain why it hasn't included communication from top Trump administration officials in its release of over 2 million pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a complaint filed Friday. Why it matters: The letter, from the Democracy Defenders Fund, alleges that the DOJ "impermissibly" narrowed the scope of disclosed documents that were required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act . - The complaint calls it "deeply troubling" that no communications from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel appear in the ream of documents, despite their involvement in releasing the files to the public. What they're saying: "AG Bondi, DAG…Open
AMERICANGREATNESS (Frank Filocomo) - Why America Must Not Turn into Southern Italy
When it comes to functioning democracies, trust is an integral ingredient; without it, communities cannot function, and citizens grow increasingly despondent and hopeless. In 2026, […] Source
AMERICANGREATNESS (Fred Fleitz) - Trump’s Iran Conundrum: Navigating Talks Amid Tensions and Turmoil
As year two of the Trump 2.0 presidency begins, President Trump faces a pivotal decision on Iran: pursue a grand bargain with the Iranian regime […] Source
AMERICANGREATNESS (Josiah Lippincott) - Falling House Prices are Good for Everyone, Even Homeowners
In a cabinet meeting on January 29, President Trump told assembled journalists that he wanted to keep housing prices high: “I don’t want to drive […] Source