Senate Republicans Block Effort to Check Trump’s War Powers in Venezuela
1/14/2026 6:30 PM Open Story
G.O.P. leaders succeeded in pressuring fellow senators who initially supported the measure that would have limited President Trump’s military authority in Venezuela.
U.S. Races to Sell Venezuelan Oil, Transforming Ties With Former Foe
1/14/2026 2:02 PM Open Story
U.S. officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country’s economy after capturing its president.
Venezuelan Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Restore Deportation Protections
1/14/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for about 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, part of a broader effort to curb avenues for immigrants to remain in the United States.
James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela
1/14/2026 7:26 PM Open Story
James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
Federal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Prompting Tense Protests
1/14/2026 8:57 PM Open Story
The agent shot a Venezuelan man who was resisting arrest, an official said. Protesters and law enforcement officers clashed for hours, as city officials urged people to go home.
Woman Killed by ICE Agent Seemed at Fault, N.Y. Republican Says
1/14/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican candidate for governor, said the killing of Renee Good was just one point of disagreement between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat.
Trump Says Iran Is Stopping Its Killings of Protesters as U.S. Moves Troops
1/14/2026 6:05 PM Open Story
Nonessential personnel were moved from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, an American site that could be a target of Iran if President Trump ordered an attack on the country.
Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran
1/14/2026 2:26 PM Open Story
While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.
Iran Postpones Execution of Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
1/14/2026 3:52 PM Open Story
Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now.
After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved
1/14/2026 5:43 PM Open Story
Denmark’s foreign minister left the White House complex saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops to Greenland.
Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
1/14/2026 7:16 AM Open Story
The fate of the world’s largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice. That has consequences.
Harper Lee Expanded on Her View of the South in Letters to a Friend
1/14/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
In decades of correspondence, the author gave her friend, JoBeth McDaniel, a mix of opinions, advice on writing and insight into the impact of the Civil Rights movement.
Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
1/14/2026 2:38 PM Open Story
Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that look far different from what the president wanted.
3 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them
1/14/2026 5:50 PM Open Story
The lawmakers, all Democrats who urged military service members not to follow illegal orders, said prosecutors had contacted them. But it is unclear what crime they might have committed.
Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
1/14/2026 4:38 PM Open Story
Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.
H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
1/14/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
A day after funding termination notices went out to more than 2,000 programs nationwide, the administration reversed itself and reinstated the money.
Trump Signs Bill Allowing Schools to Serve Whole Milk Again
1/14/2026 12:40 PM Open Story
The law, which was approved unanimously by Congress late last year, also gives schools more flexibility in serving nondairy milks.
Is Whole Milk Healthier for Kids?
1/14/2026 2:19 PM Open Story
A new law will allow full-fat and 2 percent milk to be served in schools. Here’s what to know.
Federal Judges Uphold California’s New Congressional Maps
1/14/2026 4:56 PM Open Story
A panel in Los Angeles sided with Gov. Gavin Newsom in a decision that will help Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas. Republicans are expected to appeal.
What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
1/14/2026 5:11 PM Open Story
In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.
Tony Dokoupil’s Road Trip on CBS News Hits a Rough Patch
1/14/2026 1:17 PM Open Story
A stretch of big news revealed growing pains for CBS’s new evening anchor and problems with its Bari Weiss-era philosophy.
NASA Begins Astronaut Space Station Medical Evacuation: What to Know
1/14/2026 3:05 PM Open Story
Four astronauts departed from the I.S.S. about a month earlier than scheduled because a crew member, who was not identified, has an undisclosed medical issue.
Au Pair Testifies of Lurid Plot in Virginia Double-Murder Trial
1/14/2026 7:30 PM Open Story
Juliana Peres Magalhães wrapped up testimony on Wednesday in the case against Brendan Banfield, her former lover, who is accused of killing his wife and another man.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Unhappiness
1/14/2026 2:06 PM Open Story
One reason for the toxicity of American politics may be that our quality of life is slipping behind our peers’.
Renee Good’s Family Should Be Able to Sue the Officer Who Killed Her
1/14/2026 3:14 PM Open Story
An ICE killing in Minneapolis can be the impetus for finally closing a gaping hole in our constitutional protections.
Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says
1/14/2026 5:51 PM Open Story
In a report Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said fractures that appeared to have led the left engine to separate from the plane’s wing had occurred at least four other times.
Frank Dunlop, 98, Dies; Director Gave Theater a Free-Spirited Spin
1/14/2026 9:36 PM Open Story
In 1970, he founded London’s Young Vic, an adventurous “people’s theater” (the Who took the stage at one point) before shaking up the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Crane Collapses on Expressway Outside Bangkok, Killing at Least 2
1/14/2026 9:43 PM Open Story
The deadly episode came a day after a crane fell on a moving train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 32 people.