The New York Times

1. Andrew Farkas Called Jeffrey Epstein ‘Blessing’ as the Two Did Deals

   Andrew Farkas has repeatedly played down ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But they swapped business favors in the Virgin Islands, and in nearly 2,000 emails, the two expressed admiration for each other.

2. The New Way Trump Allies Are Offering Access to the President, and the Flood of U.S. Ammo to Mexican Cartels

   Plus, Super Bowl and Olympics highlights.

3. Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo

   U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.

4. A Raid in a Small Town Brings Trump’s Deportations to Deep-Red Idaho

   Wilder, Idaho, prided itself on comity. Then federal agents stormed a racetrack outside of town in October, and the reverberations are still shaking the community.

5. Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Review: A History Lesson Full of Puerto Rican Pride

   The superstar showcased Puerto Rican pride during a 13-minute set that turned a global opportunity into an intimate, personal performance.