U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:44:53 +0000)

Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”

Trump’s Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:15:14 +0000)

President Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil raises the question of how much “energy dominance” is really worth nowadays.

Lawyer Whom Maduro Didn’t Hire Is Booted From His Case

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:01:45 +0000)

Last week, a lawyer came forward claiming to represent the unseated president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. The judge overseeing the case settled the matter on Monday.

FBI’s ICE Shooting Inquiry Examines Renee Good’s Possible Ties to Activist Groups

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:17:31 +0000)

Former department officials warned that such a broad inquiry raised the specter that forms of political protests could be criminalized.

Trump Suggests Renee Good’s ‘Disrespectful’ Attitude Justified Fatal ICE Shooting

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:08:23 +0000)

President Trump suggested that Renee Good’s “highly disrespectful” attitude toward law enforcement played a role in her fatal shooting by an ICE agent.

Fed Changes Course and Takes On Trump’s Political Fight

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:22:57 +0000)

The Justice Department’s decision to open up a criminal investigation of Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is a major escalation in the pressure campaign against the central bank to cut interest rates.

A Top Fed Official Conveys Little Urgency for Immediate Rate Cuts

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:30:40 +0000)

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.

Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:11:18 +0000)

The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Threats of Punishment From Hegseth

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:14:13 +0000)

Senator Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from disciplining him for a video warning about illegal military orders.

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Rhode Island’s Revolution Wind Project

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:31:44 +0000)

The ruling means that construction can continue on Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion project off the coast of Rhode Island, at least for now.

Trump Cuts to Energy Projects in Blue States Were Unlawful, Judge Rules

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:44:20 +0000)

The Energy Department canceled $7.5 billion in Biden-era energy spending, largely in Democratic-led states, during last year’s government shutdown.

Photos: Backstage With Teyana Taylor, Owen Cooper and More Golden Globe Winners

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:35 +0000)

Rose Byrne, Owen Cooper, Seth Rogen, Teyana Taylor and other award winners in the spotlight.

Nikki Glaser’s Monologue, Teyana Taylor’s Speech and Other Moments From the 2026 Globes

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:28:19 +0000)

Nikki Glaser returned as host and killed, while Teyana Taylor delivered the speech of the night. Then there were those awful production choices.

Meta Plans to Cut 10% to 15% of Employees in Reality Labs Business

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:35:16 +0000)

The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

Apple Teams Up With Google for A.I. in Its Products

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:23:30 +0000)

Apple was facing increasing questions about its plans for artificial intelligence as other big tech companies invested tens of billions in the technology.

Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:42:51 +0000)

The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.

Duke Webb, a Green Beret, Went on a Shooting Rampage. Is the Army at Fault?

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:14:00 +0000)

High-tempo Special Operations training can cause brain injuries that accumulate unnoticed. One soldier says that is why he snapped and killed three people.

Arson Suspect Targeted Mississippi Synagogue for Its ‘Jewish Ties,’ F.B.I. Says

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:40:34 +0000)

The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, was turned in by his father, who said his son had laughed as he confessed to the fire that damaged the synagogue, investigators said.

The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000)

A fragile democracy, the Weimar Republic, briefly took hold in Germany before the Nazis seized power. Now, Weimar’s collapse is seen as a warning.

Why New Jersey Is Running Out of Groundhogs

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:52:33 +0000)

Since Milltown Mel died, a New Jersey town has faced a groundhog crisis. Now the governor has vetoed an effort to bring in out-of-state replacements.

Pitching Crypto and Needling Mamdani: Adams’s Post-Mayoralty Takes Shape

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:20:05 +0000)

Two weeks ago, Eric Adams was in Times Square to lead the New Year’s Eve ball drop as his last act as mayor. He returned on Monday to promote a new business interest.

Mamdani Brings Affordability Push to Arts With Pick to Lead Film Office

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:24:04 +0000)

Rafael Espinal, the current head of the Freelancers Union, will serve as the new director of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Trump’s Attack on the Federal Reserve Is Already Backfiring

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:33:54 +0000)

And the market is gently shrugging.

The Resistance Libs Were Right

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:29:35 +0000)

Trump’s message, the emotional core of his movement, has always been textbook fascism.

Notable Republicans Criticize Investigation of Fed Chair

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:22:05 +0000)

Also, Iran said it is ready for war, but open to negotiate. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Elle Simone Scott, Chef and Cooking Show Stalwart, Dies at 49

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:30:06 +0000)

She was the first Black cast member on the PBS show “America’s Test Kitchen,” and used her influence to help other female chefs of color.

With Democrats at a Crossroads, Elizabeth Warren Urges a Left Turn

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:05:27 +0000)

The Massachusetts senator signaled alarm about her party’s movement toward the center, warning in a speech that Democrats should not cozy up to the wealthy and the powerful.

Dan Bongino, No Longer at the F.B.I., Will Return to Podcasting

(Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:27:41 +0000)

The former F.B.I. deputy director, who had hosted a right-wing, pro-Trump podcast, will restart the show after a rocky tenure at the law-enforcement agency.

Former Congressional Employee Accused of Stealing 240 Phones

(Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:06:43 +0000)

A Maryland man used his government job to order new cellphones worth over $150,000 and then sell them to a pawnshop, federal prosecutors said.