Nike and Trump’s Supporters Have Been on a Collision Course for Years
The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has long opposed diversity initiatives like those that Nike embraced.

Trump Is Hosting Governors at the White House, but Only Republicans
The president’s decision to exclude Democratic governors from an annual meeting later this month breaks a longstanding tradition.

Federal Vaccine Advisers Take Aim at Covid Shots
One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.

How to Tell if You Will Save Money Using TrumpRx
People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.

Trump Deletes Racist Video of Obamas After Outcry
The White House press secretary had dismissed criticism of the clip’s racist content as “fake outrage.” But later Friday, the clip disappeared from the president’s social media feed.

Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging
A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right.

‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
President Trump and the White House regularly circulate imagery that has been manipulated by A.I. But the photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong was different.

As Olympics Open, Pope Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda’
The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.

Trump’s Immigration Policy Is 100 Years Old
The White House seems to be mining the Coolidge era for inspiration. But America is not the country it was in 1924.

Justice Dept. Pursues Many Officer Assault Cases in Minnesota as Misdemeanors
It is a pattern that has played out in other cities where the administration has conducted immigration surges and taken a muscular stance against those accused of impeding federal officers.

U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos
Liam was detained last month in Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation in which his father was also detained by federal agents.

The Difference That ICE Watchers Are Making in Minnesota
The monitoring of federal agents by activists has been at the heart of the opposition to the Trump administration’s raids. The tactic has a long history.

A $50,000 Watch and Friendly Notes: One College Leader’s Ties to Epstein
Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, said his school needed cash. But a rare watch and a Caribbean visit show how his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein sometimes veered into the personal.

Paul Weiss Partners Turned on Brad Karp After Learning Extent of His Epstein Ties
Mr. Karp resigned as chairman of the elite law firm after senior partners met to decide his future.

Nancy Guthrie’s Abduction Set Off a Storm. This Sheriff Is Riding It Out.
Sheriff Chris Nanos is surrounded by chaos but is trying to keep his cool as the search for a celebrity news anchor’s mother grinds on.

Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Rekindles Kidnapping Fears
High-profile abductions, like those of Patty Hearst and J. Paul Getty III, have captured the nation’s attention, but experts say kidnappings by strangers are exceedingly rare.

Savannah Guthrie’s Brother Renews Plea for Their Missing Mother’s Return
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. The F.B.I. has offered a $50,000 reward for information.

A Trump Deal With Iran May Hinge on the Number Zero
Can the two sides get past Iran’s claim that it has a “right” to enrich uranium?

Talks With U.S. Were ‘Good Start,’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Says
Abbas Araghchi, the minister, said the two sides had agreed to continue negotiations at a later date. The U.S. delegation had yet to comment.

The ‘Little Scorpion’ of the French Riviera
An eccentric watch heiress wants to revoke her grandfather’s donation of Jean Cocteau artworks after the museum built to display them was overwhelmed by a freakish storm.

N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Found Guilty in Death of Bronx Man He Threw Cooler At
Erik Duran was convicted of second-degree manslaughter, making him the first New York City police officer to be found guilty of killing a civilian while on duty in a decade.

A Pro-Israel Group’s Move Backfires as Gaza Tensions Flare in Midterms
A surprising twist in a New Jersey primary race showed how questions about Israel continue to roil American politics in unpredictable ways.

Netanyahu Suggests Other Officials to Blame for Oct. 7 Failings
In a document released on Thursday night, the Israeli leader sought to distance himself from responsibility for intelligence and security failings before the Hamas-led attack.

Bad Bunny’s All-American, All-Spanish, All-Eyes-on-Him Super Bowl
Amid harsh rhetoric from the White House, the Puerto Rican superstar will take the stage on Sunday promising a message of unity: “The world will dance.”

Some New Englanders Are Worried the Patriots Could Win the Super Bowl
When the New England Patriots take the field on Sunday, a collective sigh will rise from the willful few who live in the region but root for other teams.

A Super Bowl Message From MAHA and Mike Tyson: ‘Processed Food Kills’
A provocative new ad featuring the boxer makes the case for Americans to “eat real food.”

The Finance Industry Is a Grift. Let’s Start Treating It That Way.
Regulating the industry is useful. Shaming it is crucial.

We Didn’t Ask for This Internet
Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu explain why the internet failed to live up to its early promise.

America’s Game
We tell you everything you need to know about this year’s Super Bowl.

Russian General Is Shot in Latest Attack on a Top Military Leader in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev provided intelligence to the Kremlin for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and had been penalized by the U.S. twice, including for meddling in elections.

Climate ‘Superfund’ Bills Spread Nationwide, Despite Legal Battles
The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles.

California Sues a Children’s Hospital to Maintain Transgender Health Care
As the Trump administration pushes to end such care, this is the first time a state has sued a hospital to preserve it, legal experts say.

Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91
The Hall of Fame quarterback threw 255 touchdown passes with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins.
