Surge in Immigration Cases in Minnesota Pushes Prosecutors and Judges to Brink
2/5/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Remarks by a prosecutor opened a revealing window onto how the courts in the state are buckling under the weight of a deluge of cases arising from the Trump administration’s campaign.
Major Nuclear Arms Treaty Expires, and Federal Prosecutor in Minnesota Says ‘This Job Sucks’
2/5/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, Savannah Guthrie makes a plea to her mother’s abductor.
Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout
2/4/2026 7:58 PM Open Story
The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.
‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein
2/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.
Files Reveal Epstein’s Money Mingled with Silicon Valley’s Tech Start-Ups
2/4/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
The disgraced financier regularly courted tech industry figures not just for their prestige but also for access to promising companies.
China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call
2/4/2026 11:24 PM Open Story
Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.
How Trump Brought the Fight Over American History to Philadelphia
2/5/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The administration took a crowbar to a site that focused on George Washington and slavery. But can the contradictions of the Founding Era be erased?
Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost.
2/4/2026 3:36 PM Open Story
A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.
Jessie Diggins is the Olympian Testing the Limits of Endurance
2/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Jessie Diggins has become the best-ever American cross-country skier because of what she pushes her body through.
Residents of Cortina, a Winter Olympics Hub, Are Angry About All the Construction
2/4/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
In Cortina d’Ampezzo, a hub for the Games in northern Italy, some residents, including a former Olympian, are annoyed about all the construction. Others are annoyed that they’re annoyed.
Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’
2/4/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings released a video on Wednesday night asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
2/4/2026 7:25 PM Open Story
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a possible kidnapping.
Venezuela Said to Detain Maduro Allies Targeted by the U.S.
2/4/2026 7:02 PM Open Story
The questioning of the politically connected businessmen, Raúl Gorrín and Alex Saab, signaled deepening cooperation between the two nations.
‘It’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters
2/5/2026 2:22 AM Open Story
The authorities are making mass arrests, seizing assets and hunting down doctors who treated protesters. Some Iranians keep showing defiance anyway.
U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday
2/5/2026 12:41 AM Open Story
The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format.
To Win Back the House, Democrats Take the Fight to Deep-Red Areas
2/5/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Democrats are tapping candidates with unusual résumés — a Tejano recording star, a smokejumper and a fourth-generation farmer — to compete in areas long seen as inhospitable.
After Taking on Trump and Backing Mamdani, Hochul Sees Her Star Rise
2/5/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Gov. Kathy Hochul has warded off most serious challenges to her re-election, but still faces a primary contest against her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado.
Primary for New Jersey House Seat Is First Race of Pivotal Midterms
2/5/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Eleven candidates are running in a special primary election on Thursday to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former seat. They include a former member of Congress and the former lieutenant governor.
Newsom, Shapiro and Other Democrats Whip Up the 2028 Book Buzz
2/4/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
A number of potential presidential candidates are releasing memoirs as the shadow primary heats up.
Bad Bunny Means a Breakthrough for Puerto Rican Athletes, Too
2/5/2026 2:22 AM Open Story
Puerto Rican football players are thrilled that Spanish will resound at the Super Bowl. “The stage is bigger than the N.F.L. itself,” one lineman said.
William Shatner Pitches Raisin Bran in Super Bowl Commercial
2/5/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
WK Kellogg is promoting Raisin Bran with William Shatner during the big game as cereal sales decline. It’s also tapping the latest health and wellness trend.
He Was Laid Off at The Washington Post After Working There 60 Years
2/5/2026 4:35 AM Open Story
Martin Weil, one of hundreds being laid off at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965, witnessing the paper’s rise and now retrenchment.
When the Cold Turns Deadly, What Should New York City Do?
2/5/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
Seventeen New Yorkers have died after exposure to frigid temperatures since Jan. 24, raising questions about how Mayor Zohran Mamdani has managed the crisis.
Trump Brings Out the Worst in Everyone
2/5/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
Us included.
Maureen Dowd and Carlos Lozada on the Empty Propaganda of ‘Melania’
2/5/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Glamour, silence and a very big hat.
Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania’ Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome’
2/5/2026 2:44 AM Open Story
Late night hosts were skeptical of a $7 million opening weekend for the new Amazon film about the first lady.
Quick End to Second Day of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Hints at Impasse
2/5/2026 3:49 AM Open Story
American negotiators trumpeted plans for a prisoner swap, but that was small recompense for months of diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.
Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation
2/4/2026 2:54 PM Open Story
It appeared to be the first time the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has targeted diversity policies at a large company.
France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media
2/4/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.
Silver Is So Pricey That the World’s Largest Jeweler Is Switching to Platinum
2/5/2026 2:51 AM Open Story
Pandora, known for its charm bracelets, is trying to reduce its exposure to the volatility in silver prices, the latest setback for a company also facing wary consumers and steep tariffs.