Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
2/1/2026 10:11 AM Open Story
A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.
How Alex Pretti’s Death Became a National Tipping Point
2/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
1/31/2026 1:21 PM Open Story
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.
They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.
2/1/2026 10:23 AM Open Story
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary
2/1/2026 9:47 AM Open Story
Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks for the vanity film, resulting in weekend ticket sales of about $7 million in North America, enough for third place.
Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties
2/1/2026 4:19 AM Open Story
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.
Judge Who Ruled Against Trump Administration Cleared of Justice Dept. Complaint
2/1/2026 10:28 AM Open Story
Trump allies have called for Judge James E. Boasberg to be investigated and impeached after decisions that questioned the administration’s respect for the rule of law.
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
2/1/2026 7:50 AM Open Story
A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.
Gavin Newsom Memoir Describes Difficult Childhood, Contrary to Image
2/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Mr. Newsom, the California governor and a potential presidential candidate, writes that the privileged caricature of his background is mistaken.
Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s New Memoir, ‘Young Man in a Hurry’
2/1/2026 9:39 AM Open Story
His introspective memoir tries to challenge the conventional wisdom about his upbringing, explores his marriages and airs a little dirty laundry — but says relatively little about politics.
The Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump
1/31/2026 9:02 PM Open Story
All have amassed enormous war chests, new filings show, making them the financial wild cards of this year’s midterm elections and feared political spenders.
At a Grammys Light on Drama, All Eyes Will Be on Bad Bunny
2/1/2026 6:21 AM Open Story
Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations on Sunday, followed by Lady Gaga. But one week before his Super Bowl halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar could make history.
R&B May Have a Major Grammys Night. Leon Thomas Is Ready.
1/31/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
The 32-year-old performer has spent years coming up as a singer and songwriter. On Sunday, he’ll compete for two top awards, album of the year and best new artist.
2026 Grammys: How to Watch, Red Carpet Time and Stream Details
2/1/2026 9:44 AM Open Story
A guide to everything you need to know for the 68th annual awards on Sunday night.
A ‘Historic’ Snowfall Hits the Carolinas
2/1/2026 10:59 AM Open Story
Blanketed beaches. Frozen suburbs. Football fields buried in snow. Everywhere in the region, people felt the storm, which caused two deaths.
Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14
2/1/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.
Could the Hudson River Freeze Over?
1/30/2026 5:52 PM Open Story
New York City is icy and cold right now, but you’re probably not going to be able to walk to New Jersey any time soon.
Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels
2/1/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.
This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani
2/1/2026 7:39 AM Open Story
Jacob Kornbluh, a former lox-slinger with no degrees, became an unlikely fixture in New York politics. Now he is chasing the story of a lifetime, inside the new City Hall.
My Patient Was Dying. His Wife Would Not Accept It.
1/31/2026 10:44 PM Open Story
How doctors can better navigate difficult patients and families.
Trump Has Overwhelmed Himself
2/1/2026 9:55 AM Open Story
This is a presidency that is, by any measure, failing.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners
2/1/2026 11:08 AM Open Story
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.
How Trump Took Up the ‘Christian Genocide’ Cause in Nigeria
2/1/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
A yearslong effort to convince Washington of religious persecution is shifting foreign policy toward the West African nation, with major consequences.
X.J. Kennedy, a Poet of Wit Who Clung to Rhyme and Meter, Dies at 96
2/1/2026 8:53 AM Open Story
Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.
Woman Says Tal Alexander Assaulted Her When She Was 13 Years Old
2/1/2026 7:19 AM Open Story
The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.