In Trump’s Second Year, Congress Weighs How to Reassert Its Power

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:54:08 +0000)

Lawmakers head into President Trump’s second year facing questions about whether they can reclaim congressional clout in the face of his power grab.

After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:29:32 +0000)

In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.

Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:56:32 +0000)

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

Trump Super PAC Raised More Than $100 Million in Recent Months

(Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:01:29 +0000)

The haul highlights how the president’s team has continued aggressive fund-raising from donors with interests before the administration.

Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:20:02 +0000)

Fireworks attached to bottles of Champagne sent up showers of sparks that appear to have ignited insulation in a bar. The blaze killed 40 people.

There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:22:44 +0000)

A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.

Israeli Government Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism Over Canceled Orders

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:09:15 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York canceled executive orders issued by his predecessor that had barred city agencies from boycotting Israel and defined some criticism of Israel as antisemitic.

Democratic Socialists Celebrate Mayor Mamdani With a Rave in Brooklyn

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:00:18 +0000)

Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.

Following Mamdani’s Win, Souvenir Shops Look to Cash In

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:03:54 +0000)

Seemingly overnight, T-shirts with the likeness of the new mayor have become common in New York City.

A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:25:57 +0000)

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.

Boredom Is the Latest Online Trend Trying to Sharpen Young People’s Short Attention Spans

(Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:26 +0000)

Boredom, or an approximation of it, is an online trend for young people trying to sharpen their attention spans.

Trump Says He Takes a High Daily Dose of Aspirin. How Safe Is That?

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:02:45 +0000)

Despite his doctors’ recommendations, President Trump takes a high dose.

Hopes Fade as Coast Guard Seeks Survivors of Latest Boat Strikes

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:57:44 +0000)

The service said that conditions in the area where the search was taking place included nine-foot seas and winds approaching 50 miles per hour.

Oil Tanker Fleeing U.S. Coast Guard Broadcasts Location in North Atlantic

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:31:14 +0000)

Russia requested this week that the United States end its pursuit of the vessel, which was intercepted in the Caribbean on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela.

50 Years Ago, He Was an Olympian. At 80, He’s Just as Happy to Finish Last.

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:10 +0000)

Jeff Galloway, who popularized the run-walk-run method, is determined to complete one more marathon.

With Obamacare’s Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:24:53 +0000)

As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.

Saks C.E.O. Steps Down as Company Struggles to Pay Down Debt

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:34:55 +0000)

Saks Global’s executive chairman, Richard Baker, is taking over the luxury retailer he created with the 2024 acquisition of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Dick Zimmer, N.J. Congressman Who Sponsored Megan’s Law, Dies at 81

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:46:43 +0000)

The landmark legislation, a response to the rape and murder of a New Jersey child, required states to disclose where convicted sex-offenders live.

On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:01:04 +0000)

After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead in a comedy about a grumpy but charming doctor.

Carrying for a Cause: Meet the Man Lugging Shelter Dogs Around New York

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:29:11 +0000)

Bryan Reisberg built a social media following in the millions by carrying his corgi, Maxine, in a backpack. Now, he carries shelter dogs.

Trump Is the Jan. 6 President

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:30:15 +0000)

Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.

The American Dream Is Alive in Zohran Mamdani

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:34:59 +0000)

The mayor’s résumé looks like the broad coalition he built when he swept to victory in November.

Software Error Will Force 325,000 Californians to Replace Real IDs

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:37:09 +0000)

Some state-issued identification cards issued to legal immigrants could be valid longer than the people holding them are allowed to remain in the United States, state officials said.

China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla as World Leader in Electric Car Sales

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:47:35 +0000)

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

California’s Latest Storm Brings Flooding to San Francisco Bay Area

(Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:11:23 +0000)

The state has seen a nonstop run of storms in recent weeks. This one is expected to bring heavy rain through the weekend.

Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Bakery That Sold From Vending Machines, Closes Suddenly

(Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:47:08 +0000)

The boutique chain’s co-founder, Candace Nelson, said that the business had ceased operations at year’s end. It was sold to a private equity firm more than a decade ago.