New York Times

1. U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War

   Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.

2. Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures

   Economic growth at the end of 2025 was revised downward and consumer prices rose at the start of 2026.

3. How This Oil Supply Shock Compares to the Embargo of 1973

   Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there’s no sense of when it’ll end.

4. Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

   A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

5. Pete Hegseth Says ‘the Sooner David Ellison’ Buys CNN, ‘the Better’

   The remarks fueled concerns that CNN’s prospective new owner may shift its coverage in a Trump-friendly direction.