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. 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.

5. Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties

   Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.