Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:20:49 +0000)

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

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:59 +0000)

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

(Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:21:42 +0000)

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.

Minnesota and Immigration Dominate 9 Mayors’ Discussion Over Safety and Trust Under Trump

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:32:19 +0000)

The nation’s mayors gathered in Washington this week, and Minneapolis has dominated the conversation.

They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:13:03 +0000)

Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.

How Trump Took Up the ‘Christian Genocide’ Cause in Nigeria

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:14 +0000)

A yearslong effort to convince Washington of religious persecution is shifting foreign policy toward the West African nation, with major consequences.

Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:09:46 +0000)

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

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:51 +0000)

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’

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:02:04 +0000)

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.

Republican National Committee Enters 2026 With Nearly $100 Million Edge on D.N.C.

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:25:52 +0000)

Democrats have struggled to raise money, as is often the case for the party out of power, but the depth of their financial hole against the Republican National Committee is noteworthy.

At a Grammys Light on Drama, All Eyes Will Be on Bad Bunny

(Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:10 +0000)

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.

(Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:10 +0000)

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

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:01:01 +0000)

A guide to everything you need to know for the 68th annual awards on Sunday night.

This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:53 +0000)

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.

The White House Is the Crisis

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:26 +0000)

This is a presidency that is, by any measure, failing.

The Fight to Define Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Death

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:14 +0000)

Grieving families go up against President Trump.

Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:07:02 +0000)

A foot of snow fell in some parts of the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted to linger for a wide swath of the Southeast.

Mamdani’s 31-Day Challenge: Showing Voters They Were ‘Right to Believe’

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:14 +0000)

In his first month as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani used his showmanship to spotlight some early victories, even amid some stumbles.

Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:07:38 +0000)

It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.

Woman Says Tal Alexander Assaulted Her When She Was 13 Years Old

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:25 +0000)

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.