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February 4, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein

Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored.

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: Westminster Dog Show Highlights: Penny, a Statuesque Doberman Pinscher, Captures Best in Show

Penny, 4, is lithe and easygoing, with a rich, shiny black coat. She beat out a silky-haired Afghan hound, an exuberant Old English sheepdog and a sprightly smooth fox terrier.

Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos

In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university.

World

In South Korea, Questions About Cram Schools, Success and Happiness

Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.

Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays

U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.

Security at the Winter Olympics: Robots, Drones and a Cyber Command Center

Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.

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U.S.

Renee Good’s Brothers Call on Congress to Rein In Immigration Crackdown

At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back.

What We Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.

Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Is Accused of Killing His Wife

William Stevenson was arrested after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife in December. He was married to Dr. Biden in the 1970s.

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Politics

Trump Repeats Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as White House Walks It Back

President Trump’s extraordinary comments were the latest iteration of his unsubstantiated claims that U.S. elections are rigged as Republicans face potentially big losses next year.

Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’

Testy remarks from a president who has frequently singled out female journalists for criticism and personal attacks.

Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate

State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” in connection with a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.

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Business

Walmart Joins Tech Giants With $1 Trillion Market Valuation

The company’s rapid e-commerce growth and push into automation and artificial intelligence propelled its stock into the trillion-dollar club.

Epstein’s Trust Reveals Who Would Inherit His Fortune

Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries.

‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump

Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.

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Technology

‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home

A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.

Chaos in Minneapolis Exposes an Internet at War With Truth

Technological advances and an erosion of trust have transformed the way news unfolds online, distorting shared reality.

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New York

A Defiant Don Lemon Appears in New York Days After His Arrest

The anchorman, who was arrested over a protest in Minnesota, told an audience in Manhattan, “I’m not going to let them turn me around,” and sang lines from a civil rights era freedom song.

Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat

Diana Moreno will serve the remainder of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s term in the New York State Assembly in one of four special legislative elections decided on Tuesday.

Mamdani Seeks New Mission for Pro-Business Agency: Fighting for Workers

According to a Jan. 2 memo obtained by The New York Times, Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to remake the Economic Development Corporation to address affordability and workers’ rights.

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Arts

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February

A new series from the creator of “Derry Girls” and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.

7 Great Grammy Winners You Didn’t Hear on TV

Standouts from the preshow ceremony including Turnstile, I’m With Her, Durand Bernarr and more.

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Food