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.
Federal Judge Denies Request to Block ICE Surge in Minnesota
1/31/2026 12:44 PM Open Story
Minnesota officials had sought a temporary end to the deployment of 3,000 federal agents, claiming state sovereignty had been violated.
Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained by Immigration Agents in Minnesota
1/31/2026 3:18 PM Open Story
The image of Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue winter hat and Spider-Man backpack while in the custody of immigration agents, fueled outrage across the country.
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
1/31/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol field leader, made disparaging remarks in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, an Orthodox Jew, people with knowledge of the phone call said.
They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.
1/31/2026 7:13 PM Open Story
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.
Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets
1/31/2026 4:47 PM Open Story
The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.
Danes Who Fought Alongside US Troops March Against Trump’s Comments
1/31/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
In the latest anti-American gathering in Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside U.S. troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.
Usha Vance’s Pregnancy Becomes a Talking Point
1/31/2026 10:29 AM Open Story
The announcement that the second family is expecting a fourth child has turned Ms. Vance into a symbol of success for proponents of conservative family values.
Should Any Programs Help Minority Groups? In Lawsuits, Conservatives Say No.
1/31/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
Lawyers have filed a rush of lawsuits against corporations, law firms, health care companies, art groups and nonprofits. And they are mostly winning.
Israel Launches Attack in Gaza
1/31/2026 2:01 PM Open Story
A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders.
These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World
1/31/2026 2:41 AM Open Story
Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen in the coming days.
They’re Stepping Up on ‘The Pitt’
1/29/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Four actors discuss the evolution of their young clinician characters on “The Pitt.” In Season 2 they are a little older, a little wiser and still soaked in fake blood.
ICE Is a ‘Secret Police’ Americans Didn’t Ask For
1/31/2026 6:07 PM Open Story
Amid national protests, the round table convenes to debate what anti-ICE tactics should look like.
Do We Want Live in Alex Pretti’s America or Gregory Bovino’s?
1/31/2026 9:41 AM Open Story
As in the Civil Rights battles of the 1960s, Americans are at a fork and must pick their path.
Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow
1/31/2026 6:51 PM Open Story
Hundreds of crashes were reported on highways throughout the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted in the overnight hours.
Mamdani Names Nonprofit Leader and Ex-Rikers Inmate to Run N.Y.C. Jails
1/31/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
Stanley Richards is taking over as correction commissioner at an inflection point for the city’s jails. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also named Dr. Alister Martin to lead the health department.
10 Injured in 59-Vehicle Pileup on Fog-Shrouded California Highway, Police Say
1/31/2026 3:55 PM Open Story
One person died earlier this month in a foggy crash on the same highway.
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary
1/31/2026 12:19 PM Open Story
Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks to promote the vanity film, resulting in opening-weekend ticket sales of roughly $8 million, or 60 percent more than expected.