Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders
1/16/2026 7:14 PM Open Story
The Justice Department’s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
1/16/2026 7:05 PM Open Story
A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people “engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity” in the state and not to stop drivers who are not “forcibly obstructing” officers.
The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE: A Street-Level View
1/17/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
An intense cat-and-mouse game is putting enraged locals face-to-face with heavily armed agents.
Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
1/16/2026 6:53 AM Open Story
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provide a frame-by-frame look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.
How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change
1/17/2026 5:14 AM Open Story
Six years after the financial industry pledged to use trillions to fight climate change and reshape finance, its efforts have largely collapsed.
A Trump Veto Leaves Republicans in Colorado Parched and Bewildered
1/17/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The first veto of the president’s second term killed legislation that would have brought clean water to some of the most conservative parts of the state. Residents wonder why.
Black Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly Recede
1/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Black female professionals have seen a steep drop in employment over the last year. They are turning to each other for pep talks and résumé advice.
Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted
1/16/2026 3:58 PM Open Story
President Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the prize laureate. Ms. Machado did not win Mr. Trump’s endorsement to become Venezuela’s president.
Despite Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Exiles Realize They’re Not Going Home Soon
1/17/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Spain is home to the biggest collection of Venezuelan emigrants outside the Americas. Many cheered the capture of Nicolás Maduro, but are now adapting to the fact that his allies remain in charge.
Can Cuba Survive Without Venezuela’s Oil?
1/17/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
President Trump stopped Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, and experts say disaster looms. Oil fuels its electric grid and without alternative supplies the country will plunge into extended darkness.
Big Oil’s Complicated Calculus for Investing in Venezuela
1/17/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
The industry has long prioritized projects with quick and reliable payback. Trump is pushing for a return to risk.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time
1/17/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.
Iran’s Protests: What to Know About the Unrest and Death Toll
1/17/2026 3:40 AM Open Story
The nationwide demonstrations that have roiled Iran for weeks appear to have been largely quelled after a brutal government crackdown.
Before Criticizing Pro-Hamas Chants, Mamdani Sought Jewish Leaders’ Input
1/17/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The outreach by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s team has demonstrated how the mayor is taking care to not inflame tensions on either side of the Israel-Gaza war.
One Year In, Trump’s Attack on American Justice is Accelerating
1/17/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
One year into the president’s second term, America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by the whims of one man.
How War With China Begins
1/17/2026 4:00 AM Open Story
Even more likely than an all-out invasion of Taiwan may be “gray zone” pressures, such as cutting internet cables.
Prize Fight
1/17/2026 3:23 AM Open Story
In the run-up to the Oscar nominations, a chat with a reporter who has followed every twist and turn of the race.
Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza
1/17/2026 2:16 AM Open Story
The aid group has refused to comply with new Israeli rules restricting speech and demanding information on staff. Patients are stunned. “I need this place,” says one.
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
1/16/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as Gov. Abigail Spanberger Takes Power
1/16/2026 7:22 PM Open Story
After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership.
The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa
1/17/2026 4:04 AM Open Story
The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels.