How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:55 +0000)

Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.

A 1987 Proposal Could Help Hold ICE to Account for Constitutional Violations

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:02:27 +0000)

A proposal in a 1987 law review article could address a gap that makes it all but impossible to sue federal officials for violating the Constitution.

Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:03:48 +0000)

How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.

Epstein Victims Outraged Over Unredacted Info, and the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:07:46 +0000)

Plus, big firsts at the Grammy Awards.

Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:13:29 +0000)

Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024.

What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:24:27 +0000)

The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt has reopened after nearly a year of closures. The move will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.

Small Businesses in Minneapolis Serve a City in Crisis. ‘This Is Our New Normal.’

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:02:25 +0000)

In Minneapolis and St. Paul, business owners work to lift up a community that has been roiled by the presence of thousands of immigration agents.

Protesters Press Target to Take a Stand Against ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:03:53 +0000)

The Minnesota-based retail chain has avoided criticizing anyone, even after federal agents detained two employees at a local store. Its new C.E.O. faces pressure to do more.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Grammys

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:04:07 +0000)

Addison Rae tapped into 2000s pop energy, Justin Bieber stripped things down and Bad Bunny got choked up at the 68th annual awards.

Unforgettable Grammys 2026 Looks: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:25:38 +0000)

Feathered gowns, sequined suits, freed nipples and more.

Grammys 2026 Winners List: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and More

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:11:04 +0000)

A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.

Trump Assails Grammys and Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Joke

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:54:56 +0000)

President Trump declared the awards ceremony “virtually unwatchable” and accused Mr. Noah of defamation over a joke he made that appeared to tie the president to Jeffrey Epstein.

Colombia’s President, an Outspoken Trump Critic, Heads to the White House

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:45 +0000)

Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Trump have had a tense relationship that escalated into threats by Mr. Trump, before easing. Anything could happen at their Feb. 3 meeting.

Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:29:33 +0000)

The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.

The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:16:56 +0000)

The photos, which showed young women or possibly teenagers with their faces visible, were largely removed after The New York Times began notifying the Justice Department.

How Trump Appears in the Epstein Files

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:36:04 +0000)

The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public.

The Key to Managing Tariffs: Be Big and Have the President’s Ear

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:50 +0000)

Several large American manufacturers are thriving despite the threat of higher costs. Smaller ones are struggling.

The Effects of Tariffs, One Year Into Trump’s Trade Experiment

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:01:53 +0000)

Five charts show the impact on the economy after a year of sweeping trade changes by the Trump administration

Squeezed Between Trump and China, India Looks for Faraway Friendships

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:09 +0000)

India is overcoming its aversion to free-trade deals to cozy up with Canada and other middle powers.

Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:30:51 +0000)

Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.

Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:48:50 +0000)

More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.

Snow, Ice, Parking Hell: It’s a Tough Winter to Be a New York City Mover

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:14:50 +0000)

Even in summer, moving crews have to contend with walk-up apartments, double-parking and sofas that won’t fit through narrow hallways. It’s a lot worse right now.

Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:13:00 +0000)

The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.

The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:05:16 +0000)

The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.

Games On

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:32:47 +0000)

We preview the Winter Olympics.

After Weeks of Rancor, a Glimmer of Hope in N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:13 +0000)

Nearly 15,000 workers have been off the job at some of New York’s top hospitals for three weeks, but signs of progress have emerged in negotiations.

Pay, Staffing, Safety: The Divisive Issues in the Nurses’ Strike

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:07 +0000)

Striking New York City nurses say they are being maligned as greedy, while hospital officials say they are not taking into account sharp reductions in federal funding.

How a Village in Italy Became a Slice of Caracas

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:01:28 +0000)

Generations of migrants from a village on the coast of southern Italy found a better life in Venezuela. Many came back and turned their town into a mini-Caracas.

Westminster 2026: Yes, Some Show Dogs Still Have Day Jobs

(Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:14 +0000)

Nick, a Tibetan spaniel, is a therapy dog at a senior living center in Washington. He is one of several champion show dogs that have busy lives outside of the competition.

These Pictures of Westminster Dogs Are Best in Show

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0000)

For nearly a century, photographers for The New York Times have captured an annual extravaganza that is a red carpet gala, sporting event and fashion show rolled into one.

What a Comparison With Roosevelt Reveals About Trump

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:34 +0000)

On the limits of executive power.

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:51:45 +0000)

Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.

Erfan Soltani, Iranian Protester Who Reportedly Faced a Death Sentence, Is Released on Bail

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:04:21 +0000)

Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.

‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Missing, Authorities Say

(Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:42:14 +0000)

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near her home in Tucson, Ariz., the authorities said.

Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote Swims a Mile in Search of New Turf

(Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:39:10 +0000)

The coyote struggled onto the rocky shore this month. It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.