The New York Times

1. Justice Department Exposed Cooperating Witnesses in Epstein Files

   The disclosure is the latest example of how the urgent push to release the files led to the government publicizing information it would normally keep under wraps.

2. How a Close Associate of Epstein’s Found Career Redemption in Japan

   Top Japanese officials are backing a tech and entrepreneurship initiative led by Joichi Ito, whose involvement with Jeffrey Epstein may endanger efforts to get the project off the ground.

3. World Economic Forum Chief Resigns Over Epstein Ties

   Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the convicted sex offender.

4. Columbia Student Arrested by ICE in a University Building Is Released

   Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would be let go.

5. Denver Mayor Bars ICE From City Property and Orders Protection for Protesters

   Mayor Mike Johnston’s order is a defiant shift from his measured stance and risks drawing attention to Greater Denver after President Trump during the campaign promised a “bloody story” there.