Former Palm Beach Police Chief Said Trump Told Him ‘Everyone’ Knew About Epstein in 2006
2/10/2026 12:53 PM Open Story
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.
The Ties That Bound the UK’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein
2/10/2026 11:57 AM Open Story
For years Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician, concealed the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, until new files were released.
Epstein Files Reveal Efforts to Build Ties With Russian Officials, Including Putin
2/10/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
New documents detail Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to foster strategic, sometimes reciprocal relationships with Russian officials.
Epstein Used Cash to Wield His Influence at Columbia and N.Y.U.
2/10/2026 11:15 AM Open Story
Federal records show that Jeffrey Epstein used donations and connections as he sought to gain college admission for young women in his orbit.
Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated From Election Denier in Trump White House
2/10/2026 12:38 PM Open Story
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.
Michigan Judge Rebukes Justice Department’s Effort to Obtain Voter Data
2/10/2026 12:02 PM Open Story
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.
Ahead of Jobs Report, White House Seeks to Downplay Any Slowdown
2/10/2026 9:12 AM Open Story
President Trump’s top aides have argued in recent days that the economy is strong, even if new data on Wednesday show sluggish hiring.
DHS Shutdown Looms as Senate Democrats Reject White House ICE Deal
2/10/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
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.
Trump Administration Claims About Shootings by Federal Agents Unravel in Court
2/10/2026 7:47 AM Open Story
Before the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, allegations against four others shot at by federal immigration agents failed to withstand scrutiny.
Immigration Judge Says Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts Student, Cannot Be Deported
2/10/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, who is from Turkey, was detained by immigration agents last year after she co-wrote a pro-Palestinian opinion article for her student newspaper.
Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms
2/10/2026 8:47 AM Open Story
“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
2/10/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
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
2/10/2026 12:27 PM Open Story
Tom Malinowski, who was battered by negative advertising, congratulated Analilia Mejia, a political organizer running for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s vacant seat in Congress, on a “hard-won victory.”
Antonio Delgado Drops Out of NY Governor Race
2/10/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
After falling out with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado mounted a challenge from the left. But his campaign failed to gain traction.
Behind the E.P.A.’s Rush to Repeal the Endangerment Finding
2/10/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
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 Campaign to Revoke the Endangerment Finding Appears Near ‘Total Victory’
2/10/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
A small group of conservative activists has worked for 16 years to stop all government efforts to fight climate change. Their efforts seem poised to pay off.
A Desperate Father, a Troubled Son and Death in a 5-Star Hotel
2/10/2026 9:49 AM Open Story
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
2/10/2026 10:59 AM Open Story
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
2/10/2026 10:08 AM Open Story
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.
Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ That’s Not Always a Good Thing.
2/10/2026 7:16 AM Open Story
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.
A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control
2/10/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
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.
Lost Soviet Luna 9 Moon Lander May Have Been Found
2/10/2026 10:12 AM Open Story
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.
In the New Jersey Primary, ‘Abolish ICE’ Looks Like a Winning Message
2/10/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
Trump has thrust us into a new political world, and Democratic voters want leaders who can adapt.
The Epstein Files Are Coming for Keir Starmer
2/9/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Even longtime admirers see the writing on the wall for Keir Starmer.
NLRB Dismisses Case Brought by Fired SpaceX Employees
2/10/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
The National Labor Relations Board, having accused the company of unfair retaliation in 2024, now says it has no jurisdiction over Elon Musk’s space company.
Mamdani Hires Groundbreaking Computer Scientist as Chief Tech Officer
2/10/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
Lisa Gelobter, whose work helped shape the modern web, was also on the launch team at Hulu.
The Sublime and Subversive Desire Paths of a Snowy New York
2/10/2026 7:15 AM Open Story
With the snow sticking around, New Yorkers have had to navigate new, temporary terrain.
How the Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Created a ‘Tinder Box’
2/10/2026 11:29 AM Open Story
Isaac Herzog’s trip led to widespread rallies and tested the restrictions on protests that Australia installed after a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration.