U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
1/12/2026 4:20 PM Open Story
Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”
Trump’s Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality
1/12/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
President Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil raises the question of how much “energy dominance” is really worth nowadays.
Russian Missiles Failed in Venezuela During U.S. Attack
1/12/2026 6:45 AM Open Story
The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up.
Lawyer Whom Maduro Didn’t Hire Is Booted From His Case
1/12/2026 3:01 PM Open Story
Last week, a lawyer came forward claiming to represent the unseated president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. The judge overseeing the case settled the matter on Monday.
FBI’s ICE Shooting Inquiry Examines Renee Good’s Possible Ties to Activist Groups
1/12/2026 4:17 PM Open Story
Former department officials warned that such a broad inquiry raised the specter that forms of political protests could be criminalized.
Trump Suggests Renee Good’s ‘Disrespectful’ Attitude Justified Fatal ICE Shooting
1/12/2026 5:08 PM Open Story
President Trump suggested that Renee Good’s “highly disrespectful” attitude toward law enforcement played a role in her fatal shooting by an ICE agent.
Trump Officials Are Sending 1,000 More Immigration Officers to Minnesota
1/12/2026 3:36 PM Open Story
The Customs and Border Protection officers are joining 2,000 other officers and agents at the Department of Homeland Security who have recently been deployed to the Minneapolis region.
Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments
1/12/2026 5:50 PM Open Story
The two Democratic-led states claimed in separate lawsuits that the immigration enforcement campaigns violated the Constitution.
Fed Changes Course and Takes On Trump’s Political Fight
1/12/2026 4:22 PM Open Story
The Justice Department’s decision to open up a criminal investigation of Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is a major escalation in the pressure campaign against the central bank to cut interest rates.
What to Know About the Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
1/12/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
The Justice Department’s probe into whether Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, lied about renovations to the central bank’s headquarters has raised alarms.
A Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts
1/12/2026 5:30 PM Open Story
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.
Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth
1/12/2026 2:14 PM Open Story
Senator Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from disciplining him for a video warning about illegal military orders.
Federal Prosecutor Is Fired Amid Further Turmoil in Comey Case
1/12/2026 3:13 PM Open Story
Robert K. McBride had been serving as the top deputy to Lindsey Halligan, who has continued to act as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Rhode Island’s Revolution Wind Project
1/12/2026 3:30 PM Open Story
The ruling means that construction can continue on Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion project off the coast of Rhode Island, at least for now.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
1/12/2026 10:54 AM Open Story
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
Photos: Backstage With Teyana Taylor, Owen Cooper and More Golden Globe Winners
1/12/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Rose Byrne, Owen Cooper, Seth Rogen, Teyana Taylor and other award winners in the spotlight.
Nikki Glaser’s Monologue, Teyana Taylor’s Speech and Other Moments From the 2026 Globes
1/12/2026 1:28 PM Open Story
Nikki Glaser returned as host and killed, while Teyana Taylor delivered the speech of the night. Then there were those awful production choices.
Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business
1/12/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.
Apple Teams Up With Google for A.I. in Its Products
1/12/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
Apple was facing increasing questions about its plans for artificial intelligence as other big tech companies invested tens of billions in the technology.
Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say
1/12/2026 4:42 PM Open Story
The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.
Iran Says It Is Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate After Trump’s Warnings
1/12/2026 1:44 PM Open Story
The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb the Iranian authorities’ harsh repression of anti-government protests.
Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault?
1/12/2026 2:14 PM Open Story
High-tempo Special Operations training can cause brain injuries that accumulate unnoticed. One soldier says that is why he snapped and killed three people.
Inside Democrats’ Brewing Debate Over Which States Should Vote First in 2028
1/12/2026 9:02 AM Open Story
Does Iowa deserve another shot? Is South Carolina too red? New Hampshire too white? Nevada too far-flung? Democrats are starting their calendar from scratch, and there’s a lot to consider.
With Democrats at a Crossroads, Elizabeth Warren Urges a Left Turn
1/12/2026 12:05 PM Open Story
The Massachusetts senator signaled alarm about her party’s movement toward the center, warning in a speech that Democrats should not cozy up to the wealthy and the powerful.
Arson Suspect Targeted Mississippi Synagogue for Its ‘Jewish Ties,’ F.B.I. Says
1/12/2026 3:40 PM Open Story
The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, was turned in by his father, who said his son had laughed as he confessed to the fire that damaged the synagogue, investigators said.
The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?
1/12/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A fragile democracy, the Weimar Republic, briefly took hold in Germany before the Nazis seized power. Now, Weimar’s collapse is seen as a warning.
Why New Jersey Is Running Out of Groundhogs
1/12/2026 4:52 PM Open Story
Since Milltown Mel died, a New Jersey town has faced a groundhog crisis. Now the governor has vetoed an effort to bring in out-of-state replacements.
Pitching Crypto and Needling Mamdani: Adams’s Post-Mayoralty Takes Shape
1/12/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
Two weeks ago, Eric Adams was in Times Square to lead the New Year’s Eve ball drop as his last act as mayor. He returned on Monday to promote a new business interest.
Mamdani Brings Affordability Push to Arts With Pick to Lead Film Office
1/12/2026 4:14 PM Open Story
Rafael Espinal, the current head of the Freelancers Union, will serve as the new director of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
Trump’s Attack on the Federal Reserve Is Already Backfiring
1/12/2026 2:33 PM Open Story
And the market is gently shrugging.
The Resistance Libs Were Right
1/12/2026 5:29 PM Open Story
Trump’s message, the emotional core of his movement, has always been textbook fascism.
World Court Hears Groundbreaking Genocide Case Against Myanmar
1/12/2026 1:28 PM Open Story
The case was brought to the World Court by a country not directly affected by the alleged genocide of the Rohingya, a precedent for similar claims against other countries, including Israel.
Leaders of Historians’ Group Veto Resolutions Critical of Israel
1/12/2026 2:46 PM Open Story
The executive council of the American Historical Association said the resolutions, including one accusing Israel of ‘scholasticide’ in Gaza, would put the group at risk.
Nearly 15,000 Nurses Go on Strike at Major New York City Hospitals
1/12/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
Workers are demanding more robust staffing levels and higher pay. The strike comes three years after a smaller job action won significant gains.
Former Congressional Employee Accused of Stealing 240 Phones
1/12/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
A Maryland man used his government job to order new cellphones worth over $150,000 and then sell them to a pawnshop, federal prosecutors said.