Here’s a Look at Everything (and Everyone) Trump Targeted at Davos
1/21/2026 12:47 PM Open Story
President Trump’s verbal broadsides drew gasps and nervous laughter at the annual gathering of political and business leaders.
Fact-Checking President Trump’s Davos Speech
1/21/2026 11:14 AM Open Story
The president gave misleading accounts of the U.S. role in Greenland’s history and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, among other claims.
Stocks Rebound After Trump Backs Off European Tariffs
1/21/2026 1:04 PM Open Story
Stocks in the U.S. stabilized on Wednesday after an earlier slump had spilled into markets in Asia and Europe, ending a period of relative calm.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Reject Trump’s Attempt to Immediately Fire a Fed Governor
1/21/2026 1:13 PM Open Story
During arguments, key justices appeared concerned that the president’s efforts to oust Lisa Cook could imperil the central bank’s independence.
4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Lisa Cook
1/21/2026 1:45 PM Open Story
The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.
Appeals Court Stays Restrictions on Federal Tactics in Minnesota
1/21/2026 12:29 PM Open Story
The Eighth Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request to block, at least for now, a lower court’s injunction limiting how federal agents interact with protesters in the state.
Trump Administration Starts Immigration Operation in Maine
1/21/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
A similar operation that unfolded in Minnesota became a flashpoint between protesters and immigration authorities.
Federal Agent Fires Gun During Immigration Operation in L.A. Area, Officials Say
1/21/2026 1:50 PM Open Story
The authorities said an agent fired his weapon at a man in Compton, Calif., who was being pursued over a human smuggling operation. The man was not struck.
Military Police Troops Put on Alert for Possible Deployment to Minnesota
1/21/2026 1:49 PM Open Story
The move was described as precautionary in the event that President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in response to protests.
Judge Blocks Government From Reviewing Seized Washington Post Devices
1/21/2026 1:38 PM Open Story
The Post, in its first legal filing since the government searched the home of a reporter last week, had demanded the return of the seized materials.
House Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt in Epstein Inquiry
1/21/2026 2:10 PM Open Story
The votes by the Oversight panel were bipartisan, though many Democrats said the charges were extreme given Bill and Hillary Clinton’s willingness to answer questions.
Lawmakers’ Push for Epstein Files Access Is Dealt Legal Setback
1/21/2026 11:06 AM Open Story
A federal judge denied a request for an independent monitor, saying he did not have the authority to supervise the Justice Department’s release of the documents.
Trump Administration Backs Down in D.E.I. Schools Lawsuit
1/21/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
The administration withdrew its challenge to a ruling halting its effort to strip funding from schools and colleges with D.E.I. programs. It did not say why.
Iran’s Protests Have Been Completely Squashed, Government Says
1/21/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
After a crackdown that killed thousands, Iran’s prosecutor general said on Wednesday that “the sedition is over now,” vowing to punish those responsible for the protests.
Widespread Winter Storm Is Forecast to Bring Heavy Snow to Central and Eastern US
1/21/2026 1:09 PM Open Story
People across a large section of the central and eastern United States are facing predictions of heavy snow and ice starting Friday.
Snow Maps and More: Everything You Could Want to Know About This Winter Storm
1/21/2026 11:50 AM Open Story
Here’s a look at the latest forecasts, and how to prepare.
She’s a Billionaire. He’s a Socialist. Can They Get Along?
1/21/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.
U.S. Pivot in Syria Leaves an Old Ally in the Lurch
1/21/2026 10:35 AM Open Story
A Kurdish force that helped defeat the Islamic State is collapsing as the Trump administration turns to back the new Syrian government.
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists
1/21/2026 12:39 PM Open Story
The three journalists were operating a drone near the town of Al-Zahra.
At Yosemite National Park, Staffing Cuts Mean Visitors Have Gone Wild
1/20/2026 10:19 AM Open Story
After the Trump administration’s cuts, workers at the national park are spread too thin to stop people from littering, flying drones and cliff-diving.
Rahm Emanuel Calls for Age Limit of 75 for President, Congress and Judges
1/21/2026 11:55 AM Open Story
The former Chicago mayor, who is trying to shape the Democratic Party’s future and might run for president, said that “across all three branches of government, 75 years — you’re out.”
Michelle Obama and Gretchen Whitmer Disagree on America’s Readiness for a Female President
1/21/2026 8:36 AM Open Story
As Mrs. Obama defended her remarks from November that the country wasn’t ready for a woman as president, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan offered a different view.
Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run in Minnesota
1/21/2026 8:45 AM Open Story
Ms. Tafoya, once a sideline reporter for N.F.L. games, has more recently turned her focus to Republican politics. She is seeking an open seat now held by a Democrat.
Job Applicants Sue A.I. Recruitment Tool Company
1/21/2026 12:00 PM Open Story
A recently filed lawsuit claims the ratings assigned by A.I. screening software are similar to those of a credit agency and should be subject to the same laws.
How ‘Wine Moms’ Became an Insult for Anti-ICE Protesters
1/21/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The insult wielded against protesters taps into a long tradition of casting wine drinkers as out-of-touch elitists.
Months After Daniel Naroditsky’s Death, the Chess World Remains Divided
1/21/2026 9:56 AM Open Story
The death of Daniel Naroditsky exposed the conflicts between the game’s traditional wing and its many online stars.
Hollywood’s Woke Era Is Over. Now It’s Turning the Culture War Into Camp.
1/21/2026 7:42 AM Open Story
The industry seemed penned in by our political debates — until it started channeling them into wild caricatures and frothy drama.
Please, World Leaders, Don’t Appease America
1/21/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
We don’t want our children patrolling hostile streets in Greenland or Canada any more than in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Heritage Foundation Wants to Send American Women Back Half a Century
1/21/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
This is how the Heritage Foundation wants to turn back the clock.
Barbara Aronstein Black, a First as a Law School Dean, Dies at 92
1/21/2026 1:37 PM Open Story
A legal historian, she broke a gender barrier as the first woman to lead an Ivy League law school, serving as dean of Columbia Law from 1986 to 1991.
Sexual Abuse Case Involving Basketball Legend Is Settled, Decades Later
1/21/2026 11:23 AM Open Story
Numerous lawsuits have now been filed against Riverside Church over sexual abuse allegations involving Ernest Lorch, who led its prestigious basketball team in Harlem.
Austin Thompson Pleads Guilty in North Carolina Shooting That Left 5 Dead
1/21/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
It is highly uncommon for mass shooters to plead guilty in a country where such attacks seem all too frequent. The man’s lawyers said he wanted to spare the community from further trauma.
President Trump’s Chosen Artist? A Christian Speed Painter.
1/20/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
Vanessa Horabuena has painted presidential portraits and Jesus for Mr. Trump, and this month, he sold one of her paintings for $2.75 million in a charity auction.