Shooting Aftermath Leaves Homeland Security Department in Turmoil
1/28/2026 7:54 PM Open Story
As officials point fingers in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of federal agents, concerns grow about the agency’s future.
Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown
1/28/2026 8:25 PM Open Story
The president and the top Senate Democrat were discussing an agreement to split off homeland security funding from a broader spending package and negotiate new limits on immigration agents.
Judge in Minnesota Says ICE Has Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
1/28/2026 3:42 PM Open Story
A federal judge said ICE had disobeyed more judicial directives this month than “some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
F.B.I. Agents Search Georgia Election Center
1/28/2026 8:32 PM Open Story
F.B.I. agents searched a Fulton County, Ga., election center for ballots from 2020, escalating an investigation of a heavily Democratic jurisdiction the president has criticized over his defeat.
Another Top Kennedy Center Official Resigns
1/28/2026 8:09 PM Open Story
Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming less than two weeks ago, is the latest to leave since President Trump took control of the center last year.
Homelessness Appears to Decline, Reversing a Yearslong Trend
1/28/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
The Trump administration has not yet released the count, which could complicate its plans for tough new policies.
Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
1/28/2026 3:08 PM Open Story
The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.
At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View
1/28/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.
U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm
1/28/2026 9:37 PM Open Story
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain met with President Xi Jinping of China as he sought to promote business ties with the world’s second-largest economy.
Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
1/28/2026 5:06 PM Open Story
Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.
Who Will Win the Best Actor Oscar?
1/28/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
In an exceptionally strong field, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura each have a way to triumph.
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
1/28/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident
1/28/2026 2:45 PM Open Story
Carlisle Rivera became the third person to be sentenced for playing a role in trying to kill Masih Alinejad, an activist and a critic of the Iranian government.
How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President
1/28/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?
She Couldn’t Defend Herself, but He Wasn’t Charged With Rape
1/28/2026 10:34 PM Open Story
A decision in China not to charge a man who fathered children with a woman with a mental illness has set off a debate about consent and the state’s push for babies.
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
1/28/2026 3:19 PM Open Story
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
1/28/2026 11:32 AM Open Story
The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.
Tens of Thousands in Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana Without Power After Storm
1/28/2026 2:42 PM Open Story
Across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds of power lines and poles remained damaged after freezing rain and low temperatures coated much of the region in ice over the weekend.
After Winter Storm, New York Uses Hot Tubs to Melt the Snow
1/28/2026 1:08 PM Open Story
With no warm weather expected any time soon, the city’s snow piles require mechanical intervention.
Who’s Supposed to Clear the Snow From New York City’s Street Corners?
1/28/2026 4:12 PM Open Story
Three days after the city’s biggest snowstorm in years, many New Yorkers are still scaling mounds of snow and ice. Cleaning it up is a shared responsibility.
Another Weekend Winter Storm? Forecast Details and Updates.
1/28/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
Here’s what meteorologists know about the next storm that is expected to hit the East Coast.
Sergey Brin Spends $20 Million on California Political Effort Amid Wealth Tax Debate
1/28/2026 6:51 PM Open Story
Sergey Brin donated $20 million to a new political drive aimed at solving California’s housing crisis, spurring other billionaires to pitch in. Their efforts may also help ward off a wealth tax.
5 Key Takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s Memoir ‘Where We Keep the Light’
1/28/2026 3:15 PM Open Story
Politically pointed and heavy on his Jewish faith, the book already has Democrats talking.
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Push to Halt Congestion Pricing
1/28/2026 4:21 PM Open Story
As a legal battle continues over the fate of New York City’s toll program, a judge appeared skeptical of the federal government’s arguments, but did not issue a ruling.
Camping on Thwaites Glacier
1/28/2026 9:03 AM Open Story
After working and camping for a week on Thwaites Glacier, scientists were ready to start drilling into the ice, if only the weather would let them.
Trump’s Greenland Envoy: We Need ‘Total, Unfettered Access’
1/28/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Trump’s special envoy to Greenland argues that the U.S. needs Greenland to defend it, American allies and American security.
No Child Deserves to Die Like My Daughter
1/28/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
What was done to my daughter did not break me. It left me with a mother’s responsibility to ensure no child is left unheard.
Late Night Praises Ilhan Omar’s Quick Reflexes
1/28/2026 11:21 PM Open Story
Stephen Colbert said the Minneapolis congresswoman looked “ready to throw some hands” after a man sprayed a substance at her at a town hall.
Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movemen
1/28/2026 10:23 PM Open Story
No one was injured when the motorist drove into a rear door of the building on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The man was arrested; the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
1/28/2026 4:41 PM Open Story
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.
Mamdani Blames Rivals for Leaving New York With a ‘Poisoned’ Budget
1/28/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the only way to close a more than $12 billion budget gap was to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations.