THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026

Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.

Kevin Warsh is known as a consensus builder, a skill he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.

A Hawkish Fed Chair Could Haunt Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.

ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants

Agents can now carry out broader sweeps of suspected undocumented migrants, in addition to targeted operations to arrest specific people.

Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say

The Justice Dept. finished its release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, though officials conceded it was unlikely to quell suspicions around the case.

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen

A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The opening of the border was seen as progress in the cease-fire.

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