World & Nation
French President Emmanuel Macron said the renovation will include a new entrance near the Seine and underground rooms. There will also be a dedicated room for ‘Mona Lisa.’
Politics
The Senate advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary, despite Democrats’ objections and unease among Republicans over sexual assault allegations and concerns about his qualifications.
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s Defense secretary in a late-night vote after questions about his qualifications and actions.
Television
Lisa Kudrow memorializes Teri Garr, who played her mother on ‘Friends’ and who died Tuesday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was ‘a comedic acting genius.’
When Sen. Joni Ernst appeared cool to Trump Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, she faced criticism and primary threats from fellow Republicans.
Lifestyle
Modernism Week, a biannual celebration of midcentury architecture and design, returns to the desert city Feb. 13-23.
The Senate has unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of State; he will be the first Latino to serve as the nation’s top diplomat.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she has tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, both Trump critics, hail from their states’ most prominent Republican families.
Awards
Here’s a rundown of some of this season’s more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.