Trump Escalates Tensions With European Allies With Greenland and Gaza Efforts
1/20/2026 3:07 PM Open Story
President Trump’s bellicose demands about Greenland and participation in his “board of peace” are deepening worries about the fate of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Stocks Post Biggest Drop in Months as Tensions Over Greenland Mount
1/20/2026 1:30 PM Open Story
The S&P 500 dropped over 2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest decline since October.
Some Republicans Begin to Echo Trump’s Case to Acquire Greenland
1/20/2026 2:16 PM Open Story
While the party remains split as President Trump presses to “take” Greenland, some in his party are publicly embracing his reasoning for wanting to control the territory.
C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro
1/20/2026 2:15 PM Open Story
A senior U.S. official declined to confirm the specific operations in Venezuela, but said a covert team provided real-time support for the military.
Comer Rejects Clinton Interview on Epstein, Setting Up Contempt Vote
1/20/2026 1:16 PM Open Story
The Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee refused an offer to interview the former president under oath, rejecting terms he said were unreasonable.
University of Pennsylvania Rebukes Trump Administration for Demanding Information About Jewish Staff
1/20/2026 12:48 PM Open Story
The federal government has sued the University of Pennsylvania for information on its Jewish employees. The university said the request recalls a “frightening” history.
California Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Block New Congressional Map
1/20/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
Republicans asked the justices to step in after a federal court rejected their claims that the state’s new congressional map violated the Constitution.
ChongLy Scott Thao, Hmong Immigrant and U.S. Citizen, Arrested by ICE
1/20/2026 4:28 PM Open Story
A Hmong immigrant, who is a U.S. citizen, was released after being questioned for an hour. Federal officials said they had been seeking sex offenders.
Trump Calls Renee Good Killing a ‘Tragedy’ and Says ICE Agents Will Make Mistakes
1/20/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
The change in tone was stark for the president, who said he had been told that Ms. Good’s father was a strong Trump supporter.
Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry
1/20/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
The move is a significant expansion of the Justice Department’s investigation into the state’s leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis.
Minnesota Police Leaders Criticize Federal Tactics in ICE Surge
1/20/2026 2:12 PM Open Story
Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol official, said agents were operating lawfully and were “focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community.”
Scientists Set Up Camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica
1/20/2026 12:45 PM Open Story
Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.
Trump’s First Year Could Have Lasting Economic Consequences
1/20/2026 2:49 PM Open Story
President Trump’s policies have so far done little to change the overall state of the American economy, but economists warn they will ultimately weaken the United States.
One Year In, Searching for a Strategy Behind Trump’s Unpredictability
1/20/2026 9:15 AM Open Story
One great truth of Trump II so far is that nobody has any idea what tomorrow holds.
Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts
1/20/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million.
Photographer Discovers Train Part That Could Hold Key to Spain Train Crash
1/20/2026 3:23 PM Open Story
Officials said they had located a previously unreported train undercarriage near the site of a deadly train crash in Spain. Experts said the finding could help investigators.
Another Train Crash in Spain Kills 1 and Hurts 37, Officials Say
1/20/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
Train service in the Catalonia region will be suspended until it is safe to resume rail traffic, the local operator said.
Mississippi Temple Says There Is More to Its Story Than Facing Hate
1/20/2026 4:32 PM Open Story
An arson attack at a synagogue in Mississippi was a reminder of the threat Jews face, but also of the strength of a small community forged over generations.
We’re Still Talking About Bernie Goetz After All These Years
1/20/2026 1:14 PM Open Story
Two new books return to the ’80s-era saga of Bernie Goetz to consider the 21st-century intersections of race, crime and sensationalism.
Valentino Defined the Way ‘Rich’ Once Looked
1/20/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
The death of the designer Valentino marks the end of an era, not just in fashion but in dressing the part.
With Greenland, Trumpism Is Doomed Without Restraint
1/20/2026 4:49 PM Open Story
The president needs counterforces to save him from himself.
Tips for Cooking With New Scaled Recipes on NYT Cooking
1/20/2026 9:42 AM Open Story
NYT Cooking’s new automatic feature can instantly scale a recipe up or down — follow these tips (and your instincts) to make the most of it.
Los Angeles School Desegregation Policy Hurts White Students, Lawsuit Says
1/20/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
Schools with more white children miss out on smaller class sizes and other benefits, the lawsuit says. The policy dates back to desegregation efforts in the 1970s.
Forecasters Warn of a Major Storm Brewing for the South
1/20/2026 10:33 AM Open Story
One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.
On Day 1, Mikie Sherrill Focuses on Utility Costs and Children’s Safety
1/20/2026 4:16 PM Open Story
The new governor of New Jersey signed six executive orders after taking office on Tuesday. They matched the priorities she campaigned on last year.