The Headlines

Plus, your Friday news quiz. 
Here’s what we’re covering:
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota, by Julie Bosman
Hundreds of Children Are in ICE Detention, by Miriam Jordan, Sarah Mervosh and Allison McCann
The Homeland Security Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers and the Coast Guard, by Karoun Demirjian and Madeleine Ngo
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change, by Lisa Friedman
N.Y.C. Officials Reinstate Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal, by Liam Stack and Olivia Bensimon
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses, by Kashmir Hill, Kalley Huang and Mike Isaac
2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf., by Pam Belluck
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Plus, how the ultra-rich are changing the travel industry. 
Here’s what we’re covering:
Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser, by Karoun Demirjian, Eric Schmitt, Kate Kelly, Hamed Aleaziz and Luke Broadwater
Bondi Faces Anger From Lawmakers Over Handling of Epstein Files, by Glenn Thrush
House Votes to Cancel Trump’s Canada Tariffs, by Robert Jimison
Employers Hired Swiftly in January After a Dismal 2025, by Lydia DePillis
New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment, by Pam Belluck
Champagne, Concierges and Emergency Sand: How the Ultra-Rich Travel, by Sarah Lyall
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Plus, how extremist groups are using video games to recruit children online. 
Here’s what we’re covering:
9 Killed and 25 Injured in Shootings at School and Home in British Columbia, by Francesca Regalado
Man Who Was Detained in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance Is Released, by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Jill Cowan
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress, by Alan Feuer, Glenn Thrush and Michael S. Schmidt
Homeland Security Hires Labor Dept. Aide Whose Posts Raised Alarms, by Evan Gorelick
F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine, by Christina Jewett and Rebecca Robbins
How Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children, by Pranav Baskar
Ukrainian Olympian Says He’ll Race With Banned Helmet Honoring War Dead, by Heather Knight
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Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again. 
Here’s what we’re covering:
When Trump Officials’ Claims About Shootings Unravel in Court, by Alexandra Berzon and Allison McCann
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States, by Apoorva Mandavilli
Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions in House Deposition, by Michael Gold
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam, by J. David Goodman
Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank, by David M. Halbfinger and Isabel Kershner
Olympic P.S.A.: Do Not Jump for Joy While Wearing Your Medal, by Claire Moses
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Plus, Super Bowl and Olympics highlights.
Here’s what we’re covering:
For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump, by Kenneth P. Vogel, Lisa Friedman and David A. Fahrenthold
Officials Pressed Schumer to Help Name Penn Station and Dulles Airport for Trump, by Michael Gold
Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics, by Erica L. Green
Talks on Immigration Enforcement Limits Still Stuck With Deadline Nearing, by Michael Gold
Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military, by Ben Dooley, Isabella Cota and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
2026 Olympics, Day 2 Recap: Lindsey Vonn Crashes, U.S. Skaters, Breezy Johnson Win Gold, by Alex Valdes
Bad Bunny Delivers a Love Letter to Puerto Rico at Super Bowl Halftime, by Jon Pareles, Ben Sisario and Lindsay Zoladz
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