New York Times

1. Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine

   European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Unable to overcome opposition, they settled on another way to lend the money.

2. Judge Convicted of Obstructing Agents as They Sought Undocumented Immigrant

   The Wisconsin state judge, Hannah C. Dugan, was accused of ushering a man to a side door as federal agents waited outside a courtroom.

3. Takeaways From the Trial of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan

   The Milwaukee judge was charged with obstructing federal immigration agents, who were trying to arrest a man who had appeared before her on a battery charge.

4. Kennedy Center Board Moves to Rename It the Trump-Kennedy Center

   The board for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that it would now be named the Trump-Kennedy Center, although a formal change may have to be approved by Congress.

5. Democratic State Lawmakers Vow to Unite and Push Back on Trump’s Deportations

   Lawmakers from a half-dozen states said Thursday they will use legislation next year to thwart the tactics of federal law enforcement carrying out immigration policies.