How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia
1/6/2026 7:34 AM Open Story
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.
Stephen Miller Asserts U.S. Has Right to Take Greenland
1/6/2026 12:46 AM Open Story
In a CNN interview, the Trump aide also echoed the president’s intent to run Venezuela as he laid out a case for the United States to control weaker states by flexing its military might.
U.S. Attack to Seize Greenland Would End NATO, Danish Prime Minister Says
1/6/2026 5:51 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said President Trump’s threats “should be taken seriously” and warned against action to annex the semiautonomous Danish territory.
A Jan. 6 Rioter Returned to the Capitol Seeking Forgiveness
1/6/2026 9:20 AM Open Story
Pamela Hemphill, who said she rejected President Trump’s pardon for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, apologized to a Capitol Police officer who was assaulted during the mayhem.
For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn’t Enough
1/5/2026 2:17 PM Open Story
Some pardoned rioters have been rearrested. Others returned to poverty and mental health challenges. And many became consumed by resentment and demands for payback.
Tim Walz’s 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid
1/6/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.
Homeland Security Steps Up Enforcement in Minneapolis
1/6/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, posted a video showing an immigration arrest being made as part of the administration’s announced crackdown.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
1/6/2026 10:09 AM Open Story
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Photographing 52 Places to Go in 2026
1/6/2026 3:02 AM Open Story
Every year the New York Times’s Travel desk compiles the 52 places to go. Gabriela Bhaskar visits two locations.
Can You Optimize Love?
1/6/2026 7:35 AM Open Story
A group of tech executives, app developers and Silicon Valley philosophers is seeking to streamline the messy matters of the heart.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
1/6/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
Mr. LaMalfa, a Republican, had represented a district in northeastern California since 2013, and portrayed himself as a voice for the rural residents of the area.
Kennedy Set to Release New Nutrition Guidelines
1/6/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
He has promised a major shake-up of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Here’s what experts are watching for.
Facing Challenge From Lander, Dan Goldman Prepares to Defend His Seat
1/6/2026 8:04 AM Open Story
Mr. Goldman, a Democrat from New York City, faces a stiff primary battle that could turn on Gaza and how to fight President Trump.
George Conway, a Trump Foe, Changes Home and Party to Run for Congress
1/6/2026 8:04 AM Open Story
The former conservative has moved from the Washington suburbs to Manhattan and will run for an open House seat in a heavily Democratic district.
Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for Six Years, Authorities Say
1/6/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
Officials in Crans-Montana, the Swiss alpine resort town where a bar fire killed 40 people last week, are facing growing accusations of lax oversight.
European Leaders Meet for Latest Round of Ukraine Talks
1/6/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The discussions, also attended by top U.S. negotiators and other allies of Ukraine, are intended to make progress on European commitments to postwar security if a cease-fire is reached.
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
1/6/2026 9:36 AM Open Story
Companies like Kairos Power are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
Trump Is Falling for a Trap We Can All See Coming
1/6/2026 3:58 AM Open Story
Trump’s increasing belligerence abroad should raise alarm about more than the fate of Venezuela.
There Is a Sickness Eating Away at American Democracy
1/6/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
Jan. 6 is a symptom. Elite impunity is the cause.
Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests
1/6/2026 10:51 AM Open Story
Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
1/6/2026 8:31 AM Open Story
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
American Federation of Teachers Sues Texas Over Educators’ Comments on Charlie Kirk
1/6/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
The lawsuit challenges a conservative effort to punish those who criticized Mr. Kirk in the aftermath of his killing.
Why Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 Failures
1/6/2026 1:44 AM Open Story
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a commission with members chosen in a way that departs from existing law.