Former Palm Beach Police Chief Said Trump Told Him ‘Everyone’ Knew About Epstein in 2006

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:53:18 +0000)

Michael Reiter, a former Palm Beach police chief, described a 2006 conversation with Donald Trump to the F.B.I. years later, according to a newly released document.

Lutnick Acknowledges Traveling to Epstein’s Island

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:24:38 +0000)

The commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, acknowledged at a Senate hearing that he and his family visited Jeffrey Epstein on his private island.

Peter Attia’s Ties to Epstein Spark a Backlash From Doctors

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:37:56 +0000)

What started as a rebuke of Dr. Attia has become a discussion about his credentials, longevity medicine and whom patients should trust.

Epstein Files Reveal Efforts to Build Ties With Russian Officials, Including Putin

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:29:37 +0000)

New documents detail Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to foster strategic, sometimes reciprocal relationships with Russian officials.

Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated With Election Denier in Trump White House

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:59:10 +0000)

A newly unsealed affidavit showed that a criminal investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., relied heavily on claims about ballots that have been widely debunked.

Before Trump Blasted U.S.-Canada Bridge, Owner of Competing Span Lobbied Administration

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:48:24 +0000)

A Detroit billionaire met with Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, hours before President Trump said he would block the opening of a new bridge connecting Detroit to Canada, officials said.

Michigan Judge Rebukes Justice Department’s Effort to Obtain Voter Data

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:02:38 +0000)

The ruling from a Trump-appointed federal judge is the third in recent weeks to reject the administration’s demand for voters’ personal data from nearly every state.

F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:00:07 +0000)

The vaccine maker said the U.S. regulator rejected its request to seek approval for a new product using mRNA technology, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sharply criticized.

Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Joseph H. Thompson in Minneapolis Church Protest Case

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:39:26 +0000)

Facing charges over his role at a church protest, Mr. Lemon, a journalist, retained a veteran litigator who recently resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota.

DHS Shutdown Looms as Senate Democrats Reject White House ICE Deal

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:49:47 +0000)

Republicans have so far spurned most of Democrats’ demands to rein in federal agents carrying out President Trump’s immigration crackdown, threatening a homeland security funding bill ahead of a Friday deadline.

Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:47:42 +0000)

“Donald Trump has 99 problems going into the midterms,” one Democratic strategist said. “But money ain’t one.”

Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026’s Top Senate Fights

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:19:39 +0000)

The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, and her seat is crucial to Democratic hopes of retaking control of the chamber.

Analilia Mejia Declares Victory in NJ Race After Her Main Rival Concedes

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:01:21 +0000)

Tom Malinowski, who was battered by negative advertising, congratulated Analilia Mejia, a progressive political organizer running for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s vacant seat in Congress, on a “hard-won victory.”

Climate Change Is Erased From Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence for Judges

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:11:46 +0000)

After Republican criticism, a group that offers professional resources to judges withdrew a climate science chapter from its Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence.

Behind the E.P.A.’s Rush to Repeal the Endangerment Finding

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:17:13 +0000)

The agency is racing to repeal a scientific finding that requires it to fight global warming. Experts say the goal is to get the matter before the justices while President Trump is still in office.

A Desperate Father, a Troubled Son and Death in a 5-Star Hotel

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:22:25 +0000)

Henry McGowan headed for Europe, showing signs of mental distress. His father, John McGowan, raced after him. This week, the son will stand trial in Ireland, accused of his father’s murder.

Hamas Would Keep Some Weapons Initially in Draft Gaza Plan

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:59:51 +0000)

Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.

Israelis Protest Surge in Gun Crime Within Arab Community

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:07:42 +0000)

Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel joined forces to demand government action in the face of a spiraling death toll from criminal violence among Arabs.

Dr. Oz Says Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ Some Experts Worry About That.

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:56:46 +0000)

“Most of the harm that comes from alcohol,” said one researcher, is “due mostly or mainly to drinking with their buddies.”

A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:27 +0000)

The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and the Everyday People Who Made It Authentic

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:12:04 +0000)

A priest from Sacramento. A bar owner from New York. A taquero from Los Angeles. Puerto Rico came alive at the Super Bowl because of hundreds of non-famous performers.

Lost Soviet Luna 9 Moon Lander May Have Been Found

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:12:58 +0000)

Two research teams have identified possible landing sites for Luna 9, the first human-made object to safely reach the lunar surface. “One of them is wrong,” an expert said.

Dissidents Are Silenced, and the West Moves On

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:41:38 +0000)

On Jimmy Lai and the future of freedom.

The Left Needs a Sharper A.I. Politics

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:40:03 +0000)

The future may put progressive theories of work and human nature to the test.

New Video Shows a Masked Figure at Nancy Guthrie’s Door

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:36:56 +0000)

Also, Republicans have a huge cash advantage. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Seven People Died at Private Homes in NYC Cold Snap, Officials Say

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:28:52 +0000)

It was not immediately clear whether any of the buildings in question had faulty heating systems.

Mamdani Hires Groundbreaking Computer Scientist as Chief Tech Officer

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:24 +0000)

Lisa Gelobter, whose work helped shape the modern web, was also on the launch team at Hulu.

Britney Spears Sells Her Song Catalog

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:51:11 +0000)

The pop hitmaker, who hasn’t released a new album in 10 years, sold the rights to her music to Primary Wave.

Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for Three More Years

(Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:30:21 +0000)

Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.