Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants?
1/30/2026 4:53 AM Open Story
Some investors are worried that President Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve may not be a guaranteed “yes” on cutting interest rates.
F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances
1/30/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.
Democrats Reach Spending Deal With Trump, Seeking to Rein In ICE
1/29/2026 8:30 PM Open Story
Democrats and the White House agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate restrictions on an immigration crackdown. Senators said they hoped to vote on the deal on Friday.
The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis
1/30/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.
Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics Across Cities
1/30/2026 4:57 AM Open Story
Many police departments adopted major changes after civilian killings. Now, police chiefs worry ICE is ignoring those lessons and setting back efforts to improve public trust.
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
1/30/2026 5:17 AM Open Story
The former CNN anchor has said he was not demonstrating, but reporting as a journalist, during the interruption of a service inside a St. Paul church earlier this month.
International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
1/30/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.
Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S. Until Trump’s Threats Stop
1/30/2026 5:02 AM Open Story
Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.
Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran
1/29/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
The plans being weighed by the president go beyond those he considered weeks ago amid widespread protests against Iran’s government.
Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran
1/29/2026 5:28 PM Open Story
President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the U.S. has built up its presence in the region in recent days.
Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
1/30/2026 12:40 AM Open Story
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.
Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
1/30/2026 2:29 AM Open Story
The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.
Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract
1/30/2026 1:10 AM Open Story
The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who said he wants American control of the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.
How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S.
1/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.
Carolinas Forecast to See Rare Blizzard Conditions From Winter Storm
1/30/2026 2:40 AM Open Story
A storm on Saturday is shaping up to be one of the strongest that parts of the South have seen in years. The storm will move through the Northeast on Sunday, but probably with far less snow.
In Minnesota, America’s Federal System Is Coming Apart
1/30/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight.
Can Josh D’Amaro Break Disney’s Succession Curse?
1/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Josh D’Amaro is widely considered a front-runner to be the company’s next C.E.O. His biggest challenge might be escaping Bob Iger’s shadow.
Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line
1/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.
The Army Just Unveiled Its Latest Tank. Will It Be the Last?
1/30/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The war in Ukraine has shown how vulnerable armored vehicles can be to attacks by cheap, expendable drones, threatening the tank’s century-long primacy on the battlefield.
Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia
1/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.
Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold
1/30/2026 4:18 AM Open Story
Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.
Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K.
1/30/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.
Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?
1/30/2026 5:21 AM Open Story
Some transit advocates are wary of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center
1/30/2026 12:05 AM Open Story
Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.
Brett Ratner Makes Directing Comeback With ‘Melania’
1/30/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied.
Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom
1/29/2026 4:54 PM Open Story
The changes are expected to include significant layoffs in areas like sports and international coverage.
Murdoch and News Corp Take on the West Coast with The California Post
1/29/2026 2:47 PM Open Story
The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions.
Girls Are Ahead in Reading at Every Age. Can Boys Catch Up?
1/30/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.
The Department of Homeland Security Was a Mistake From The Start
1/30/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
Since its founding in 2002, DHS has evolved into the unaccountable domestic security apparatus we have today, one that views the very people it is supposed to protect as threats not humans.
A Farewell Column From David Brooks
1/30/2026 5:17 AM Open Story
After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.
The New F.B.I.
1/30/2026 3:44 AM Open Story
We look at changes inside the agency.
Jimmy Kimmel Teases ‘Melania’
1/29/2026 10:41 PM Open Story
The late night host said, “Not since ‘The Terminator’ has there been this much excitement for a movie about a European cyborg.”
Governors Dive Into an Impasse Over Colorado River Water Use
1/30/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Leaders are set to gather in Washington as an unusual winter drought looms, raising the threat of lawsuits over a diminishing water supply.
Can Food Be Art? Denmark Is Finding Out.
1/30/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
High-level chefs in the country could become eligible for arts funding under a new initiative. Not all in the art and culinary worlds are raising a glass to the idea, though.
Brendan Banfield Denies Plot in Double Murder Trial, Calling Accusations ‘Crazy’
1/29/2026 6:45 PM Open Story
Brendan Banfield rebuffed claims that he had made an elaborate plan for the killings with the family’s au pair, with whom he had an affair.