They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.
1/31/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.
Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets
1/31/2026 4:47 PM Open Story
The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.
Danes Who Fought Alongside US Troops March Against Trump’s Comments
1/31/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
In the latest anti-American gathering in Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside U.S. troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.
Usha Vance’s Pregnancy Becomes a Talking Point
1/31/2026 10:29 AM Open Story
The announcement that the second family is expecting a fourth child has turned Ms. Vance into a symbol of success for proponents of conservative family values.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
1/31/2026 1:21 PM Open Story
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.
Federal Judge Denies Request to Block ICE Surge in Minnesota
1/31/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
Minnesota officials had sought a temporary end to the deployment of 3,000 federal agents, claiming state sovereignty had been violated.
Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained by Immigration Agents in Minnesota
1/31/2026 8:18 PM Open Story
The image of Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue winter hat and Spider-Man backpack while in the custody of immigration agents, fueled outrage across the country.
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
1/31/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol field leader, made disparaging remarks in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, an Orthodox Jew, people with knowledge of the phone call said.
Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin?
1/31/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that.
Republican National Committee Enters 2026 With Nearly $100 Million Edge on D.N.C.
1/31/2026 8:25 PM Open Story
Democrats have struggled to raise money, as is often the case for the party out of power, but the depth of their financial hole against the Republican National Committee is noteworthy.
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
1/31/2026 10:09 PM Open Story
A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.
The Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump
1/31/2026 9:02 PM Open Story
All have amassed enormous war chests, new filings show, making them the financial wild cards of this year’s midterm elections and feared political spenders.
They’re Stepping Up on ‘The Pitt’
1/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Four actors discuss the evolution of their young clinician characters on “The Pitt.” In Season 2 they are a little older, a little wiser and still soaked in fake blood.
My Patient Was Dying. His Wife Would Not Accept It.
1/31/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
How doctors can better navigate difficult patients and families.
Syria Must Protect Its Minorities
1/31/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Without protection for the Kurds and other ethnic minorities, Syria will never be stable.
Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow
1/31/2026 10:20 PM Open Story
Hundreds of crashes were reported on highways throughout the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted in the overnight hours.
10 Injured in 59-Vehicle Pileup on Fog-Shrouded California Highway, Police Say
1/31/2026 3:55 PM Open Story
One person died earlier this month in a foggy crash on the same highway.
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary
1/31/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks to promote the vanity film, resulting in opening-weekend ticket sales of roughly $8 million, or 60 percent more than expected.