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U.K. Police Arrest Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Amid Epstein Accusations
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U.K. Police Arrest Peter Mandelson, Ex-Ambassador to the U.S., Amid Epstein Accusations

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPeter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.​Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender. ​Read More

Facing Angry ‘MAHA Moms,’ Kennedy Defends Trump’s Pesticide Order
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Facing Angry ‘MAHA Moms,’ Kennedy Defends Trump’s Pesticide Order

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. angered supporters last week by backing an order to ramp up production of the weedkiller glyphosate.​Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. angered supporters last week by backing an order to ramp up production of the weedkiller glyphosate. ​Read More

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U.S. Hits Another Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Defense Department did not provide evidence of its claim that the vessel was carrying drugs. At least 150 people have been killed in the campaign since September.​The Defense Department did not provide evidence of its claim that the vessel was carrying drugs. At least 150 people have been killed in...

Johnson Will Bring Daughter of Jimmy Lai to State of the Union Address
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Johnson Will Bring Daughter of Jimmy Lai to State of the Union Address

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsHer appearance underscores that “America is determined” to secure the release of the Hong Kong democracy activist, Speaker Mike Johnson said.​Her appearance underscores that “America is determined” to secure the release of the Hong Kong democracy activist, Speaker Mike Johnson said. ​Read More

Border Patrol Shoots Armed Person Near Canadian Border, Authorities Say
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Border Patrol Shoots Armed Person Near Canadian Border, Authorities Say

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe F.B.I. said that the person, who was not killed, “allegedly fired at” a Border Patrol agent in Pittsburg, N.H., around 1 a.m. on Sunday.​The F.B.I. said that the person, who was not killed, “allegedly fired at” a Border Patrol agent in Pittsburg, N.H., around 1 a.m. on Sunday. ​Read More

Alex Padilla Plans Spanish Rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union
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Alex Padilla Plans Spanish Rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSenator Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, offered a preview of his remarks, which he expects to focus on the economy, immigration and fair elections.​Senator Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, offered a preview of his remarks, which he expects to focus on the economy, immigration and fair elections. ​Read More

Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down
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Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.​Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles. ​Read More