Air Force One Turns Back With Trump After Electrical Issue

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:52:06 +0000)

The plane was heading for Switzerland when it turned back for Joint Base Andrews. A White House official said there had been a minor electrical issue.

Some Republicans Begin to Echo Trump’s Case to Acquire Greenland

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:16:21 +0000)

While the party remains split as President Trump presses to “take” Greenland, some in his party are publicly embracing his reasoning for wanting to control the territory.

Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:20:36 +0000)

Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.

Carney’s World Economic Forum Speech Warns of Global Breakdown

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:32:11 +0000)

As President Trump continued his quest for Greenland, Prime Minister Mark Carney said great powers were unrestrained and urged medium-size countries to band together.

‘God Is Very Proud’: Trump Marks Anniversary With a Victory Lap

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:26:19 +0000)

For roughly one hour 45 minutes, President Trump meandered through his accomplishments and grievances, attacked perceived enemies and threatened allies.

Halligan Leaves as U.S. Attorney After Mounting Pressure From Judges

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:59:26 +0000)

For weeks, judges have pressed Ms. Halligan to explain why she continues to identify herself in court filings as the U.S. attorney, despite a ruling in November that she was unlawfully appointed to the job.

ChongLy Scott Thao, Hmong Immigrant and U.S. Citizen, Arrested by ICE

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:28:34 +0000)

A Hmong immigrant, who is a U.S. citizen, was released after being questioned for an hour. Federal officials said they had been seeking sex offenders.

Cuban Immigrant Was Killed in ICE Custody, Family Says in Legal Filing

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:28:50 +0000)

The family of Geraldo Lunas Campos said a witness saw him choked by guards in an El Paso detention facility this month. Federal officials said he died by suicide.

Trump Calls Renee Good Killing a ‘Tragedy’ and Says ICE Agents Will Make Mistakes

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:38:22 +0000)

The change in tone was stark for the president, who said he had been told that Ms. Good’s father was a strong Trump supporter.

In Court Record, Official Describes Assault Before ICE Agent Shot Man in Minneapolis

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:51:35 +0000)

The agent told an investigator that he was assaulted with a broom and a shovel before he fired a single shot that wounded a Venezuelan man.

C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:15:57 +0000)

A senior U.S. official declined to confirm the specific operations in Venezuela, but said a covert team provided real-time support for the military.

House Foreign Affairs Members Call for Machado to Govern Venezuela

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:45:44 +0000)

The Venezuelan opposition leader stressed the need for free elections in her latest bipartisan meeting with lawmakers.

Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:05 +0000)

Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.

California Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Block New Congressional Map

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:24:09 +0000)

Republicans asked the justices to step in after a federal court rejected their claims that the state’s new congressional map violated the Constitution.

Scientists Set Up Camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:45:34 +0000)

Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.

Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:07:46 +0000)

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, with a homemade gun at a political rally in 2022.

Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:06:02 +0000)

The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million.

Photographer Discovers Train Part That Could Hold Key to Spain Train Crash

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:42:08 +0000)

Officials said they had located a previously unreported train undercarriage near the site of a deadly train crash in Spain. Experts said the finding could help investigators.

Another Train Crash in Spain Kills 1 and Hurts 37, Officials Say

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:14:14 +0000)

Train service in the Catalonia region will be suspended until it is safe to resume rail traffic, the local operator said.

What to Know About Brooklyn Beckham’s Accusations Against His Parents

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:45:41 +0000)

On Monday, the eldest Beckham son posted one-sided explosive accusations against his parents on Instagram. His parents have not responded directly.

Trump’s Politics Are Not America First. They’re Me First.

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000)

Donald Trump is the most un-American president in our history. And in his second term, there is no one to constrain his un-American impulses.

Europe Has a Bazooka. Time to Use It.

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:05 +0000)

For now, Europe’s anti-coercion instrument is less a bazooka than a waterlogged firecracker.

Late Night Cringes Over Trump’s Texting Spree

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:04:39 +0000)

Jimmy Kimmel quipped that the president “can do so much damage in one three-day weekend — I don’t know if anybody has ever done more.”

Forecasters Warn of a Major Storm Brewing for the South

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:33:04 +0000)

One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.

Valentino Defined the Way ‘Rich’ Once Looked

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:22:53 +0000)

The death of the designer Valentino marks the end of an era, not just in fashion but in dressing the part.

Georges Borchardt, 97, Dies; Literary Agent Championed Wiesel’s ‘Night’

(Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:59:54 +0000)

Renowned in his field, he counted among his clients five Nobel laureates, including Elie Wiesel, and eight Pulitzer winners as well as the estates of Tennessee Williams and Aldous Huxley.

Mississippi Temple Says There Is More to Its Story Than Facing Hate

(Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:32:54 +0000)

An arson attack at a synagogue in Mississippi was a reminder of the threat Jews face, but also of the strength of a small community forged over generations.