The New Way Trump Allies Are Offering Access to the President, and the Flood of U.S. Ammo to Mexican Cartels
The New Way Trump Allies Are Offering Access to the President, and the Flood of U.S. Ammo to Mexican Cartels  
Podcast: The Headlines
Published On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: Plus, Super Bowl and Olympics highlights.Here’s what we’re covering:For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump, by Kenneth P. Vogel, Lisa Friedman and David A. FahrentholdOfficials Pressed Schumer to Help Name Penn Station and Dulles Airport for Trump, by Michael GoldReaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics, by Erica L. GreenTalks on Immigration Enforcement Limits Still Stuck With Deadline Nearing, by Michael GoldMexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military, by Ben Dooley, Isabella Cota and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega2026 Olympics, Day 2 Recap: Lindsey Vonn Crashes, U.S. Skaters, Breezy Johnson Win Gold, by Alex ValdesBad Bunny Delivers a Love Letter to Puerto Rico at Super Bowl Halftime, by Jon Pareles, Ben Sisario and Lindsay ZoladzTune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.