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1. Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say

   TheWhite House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.

2. Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal

   They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.

3. Here's looking at you, kid: How the term for a young goat made the leap to children

   Kid, meaning a young goat, is a word that was borrowed from the Vikings around the 9th century. Centuries later, it came to mean a child and a teasing joke.

4. Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split

   The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.

5. You owe it to yourself to go on a solo trip. Here's how to plan one

   Traveling on your own can be scary, but it can be one of the most meaningful things you can do for yourself. Three solo travelers share their experiences — and what makes for a successful trip.

6. As Trump pushes for Venezuela's oil, here's what to know about the U.S. and Iraq's oil

   Oil analysts who worked in Iraq say Iraqi oil sales had more protections after the U.S. invasion than Venezuelan oil sales today.

7. The Winter Olympics are upon us. Here's how to follow along

   The Winter Olympics brings hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across two and a half weeks. Here's how to follow along.

8. A photographer will achieve a milestone record at Super Bowl LX

   When Super bowl 60 gets underway there will be one photographer on the sidelines who has snapped shots at every Super Bowl game. John Biever was 15 when he took photos at the first Super Bowl; he says this one will likely be his last.

9. Ryan Routh, convicted of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, to be sentenced

   A Secret Service agent saw Ryan Routh with a rifle at a golf course in Florida and fired on him in 2024 as Trump was golfing. He was found guilty of attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate.

10. Morning news brief

    Lawmakers have a little over a week to negotiate changes to federal immigration enforcement, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine resume, Trump says GOP should 'nationalize' elections.