The New York Times

1. Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors

   Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.

2. Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support

   The release of around 35 political prisoners comes amid closer cooperation between Washington and the interim government.

3. The 2026 Super Bowl Ads (So Far), Ranked

   Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.

4. Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle

   Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.

5. Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein

   The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.