The Headlines

Catch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from reporters all over the world. Listen every weekday morning, all in about 10 minutes.

Mass Government Layoffs Begin, and New Abortion Fight Takes Shape
Plus, why crafters are in mourning.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Jim Tankersley
Trump’s Call with Putin, and Ozempic’s Effect on Drinking
Plus, the hidden cost of a Valentine’s bouquet.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Julie Turkewitz
Musk’s Growing Power, and Russia Releases American Teacher
Plus, who isn’t in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Anton Troianovski
Trump’s Ultimatum to Hamas, and Nonstop Quakes on Greek Island
Plus, a surprise animated hit.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Niki Kitsantonis
Vance Challenges Courts’ Power, and Trump Targets the Penny
Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Mattathias Schwartz
Trump’s Attack on Foreign Aid, and Disappearing Bird Flu Data
Plus, New Orleans’ Super Bowl makeover.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger, Stephanie Nolen and Rick Rojas
Midnight Deadline for Federal Workers, and Anti-Trump Protests Across U.S.
Plus, the N.F.L.’s first fashion editor.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Maggie Haberman
Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan, and Making Gods of Gamers
Plus, how tariffs will hit small businesses.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger, Patrick Kingsley and Danielle Kaye
Inside Musk’s Government Takeover, and Frantic Tariff Negotiations
Plus, “Onyx Storm” smashes onto shelves.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Jonathan Swan
Trump’s Trade War Heats Up, and Government Websites Go Dark
Plus, Beyoncé’s long-awaited win.
By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Matina Stevis-Gridneff