After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Hitting Back

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:02:35 +0000)

Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response would be a trade “bazooka,” and other options are possible.

Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump Amid Greenland Threats

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:24:32 +0000)

The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.

Inside Trump’s Deportation Machine

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:01:50 +0000)

Data obtained by The New York Times illustrates the differences between President Trump’s and President Biden’s approaches to deportations. Our data reporter Albert Sun describes what we found.

Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:42:16 +0000)

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge’s order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.

Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:28:59 +0000)

But President Trump has already backed away from a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against the killing of a woman by a federal immigration agent.

Springsteen Denounces ICE Deployments and Renee Good’s Killing

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:59:44 +0000)

In a surprise appearance in New Jersey, the musician dedicated his song “The Promised Land” to Ms. Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this month.

Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:32:22 +0000)

As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.

$1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:37:01 +0000)

The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter does not mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a possibly broader mandate.

Trump’s Campaign Manager Resolves Daily Beast Defamation Suit

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:46:11 +0000)

As part of the settlement, The Daily Beast was not required to apologize or issue any payment to Chris LaCivita, who sued the outlet last year.

Buttigieg, Booker Lead Midterm Democratic Health Care Push

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:33:33 +0000)

The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.

Trump Backs a Potential Primary Challenger to Bill Cassidy, a G.O.P. Senator

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:50:24 +0000)

The president urged Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana to run against Mr. Cassidy, in a move that is likely to further complicate his relationship with Senate Republicans.

These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Contest

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:43:36 +0000)

There were a few surprises, and subtle regional digs, as Democratic state parties angled for early spots on the next presidential primary calendar. The New York Times reviewed their applications.

With Her First Novel, Jennette McCurdy Wants to See You Squirm

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:38:37 +0000)

The author of the memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” hopes her debut novel, about a teen’s sexual relationship with her teacher, will make readers uncomfortable.

Book Review: ‘Half His Age,’ by Jennette McCurdy

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:05:37 +0000)

Jennette McCurdy follows “I’m Glad My Mom Died” with “Half His Age,” a debut novel that confirms her gift as a chronicler of disaffected girlhood.

One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can.

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:54:34 +0000)

The United States is broken, but not in every way.

The Message in Renee Good’s Last Words

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:19 +0000)

The ICE agent who shot Renee Good did not seem to hear what she was really saying.

Islamic Scholar’s Post-Sept. 11 Convictions Are Tossed on Free Speech Grounds

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:29:38 +0000)

Federal judges ruled that an Islamic teacher’s statements goading men in Virginia to join an overseas militant group were protected by the First Amendment.

Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold Temps as Far South as Florida and Georgia

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:55:11 +0000)

Snow fell as far south as Florida and Georgia on Sunday but mostly melted by the afternoon. The same storm system brought snow to the Northeast, with a second round expected Sunday night.

Top Editor at Axel Springer Is Ousted After Workplace Investigation

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:56:51 +0000)

Jan Philipp Burgard was one of Axel Springer’s most prominent editors, overseeing its influential German broadsheet Welt.

Chile Wildfires Kill 16 and Force Wide Evacuation

(Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:09:59 +0000)

One mayor pleaded with the national government for help as flames destroyed entire neighborhoods in the southern region of Biobío.