New York Times

1. Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar

   Legal experts said the president was testing the boundaries of executive power with aggressive orders designed to stop the country from transitioning to renewable energy.

2. Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife

   A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His lawyer denied her account.

3. A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution

   The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.

4. Trump Says He Plans to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

   The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.

5. U.S. Orders Federal D.E.I. Efforts to Shut Down by Wednesday Night

   Staff members overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were to be placed on paid administrative leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday.