New York Times

1. Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign

   A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.

2. How Alex Pretti’s Death Became a National Tipping Point

   Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.

3. Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal

   The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.

4. Minnesota and Immigration Dominate 9 Mayors’ Discussion Over Safety and Trust Under Trump

   The nation’s mayors gathered in Washington this week, and Minneapolis has dominated the conversation.

5. They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.

   Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.