New York Times

1. Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors

   Some offices are so decimated that the Justice Department has sent in military lawyers. More recently, officials asked for volunteers from other offices who can quickly deploy to places in desperate need.

2. For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump

   A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial.

3. Why the N.F.L. Booked Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show

   League executives may be nervous about the Latin superstar’s outspoken stance on immigration, but their priority is attracting popular halftime performers.

4. The 2026 Super Bowl Ads (So Far), Ranked

   Here is our critic’s survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst to A.I.

5. Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle

   Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.