New York Times

1. Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate

   Mr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking. He said it was in the name of getting Mr. Epstein to open up.

2. Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show the Seedy Side of College Fund-Raising

   Professors and presidents are often eager to raise outside cash. Some are now facing blowback after connecting with Jeffrey Epstein.

3. Epstein Files Hint at His Ties to the Supermodel Naomi Campbell

   Ms. Campbell previously claimed she was an acquaintance of the convicted sex offender. Emails shed new light on the extent of their interactions.

4. D.H.S. Pushes Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts, and U.S. Troops Land in Nigeria

   Plus, the Super Bowl ad that prompted a backlash.

5. With Latest Rollback, the U.S. Essentially Has No Clean-Car Rules

   The E.P.A.’s killing of the “endangerment finding” caps a year of deregulation that is likely to make cars thirstier for gas and less competitive globally, experts say.