Trump Addresses Venezuela, Greenland and Presidential Power in New York Times Interview

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:48:50 +0000)

On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.

The Many Faces of Trump: What We Saw When We Interviewed the President

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:47:59 +0000)

During an extensive sit-down with The New York Times, President Trump showcased the various personas he employs in his role. There were unpredictable turns throughout.

Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for the Venezuela Operation

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:14:02 +0000)

The president has repeatedly tied Venezuela to drug overdose deaths, claimed the Maduro regime sent an influx of criminal migrants and accused the country of stealing American oil.

Rubio Says He’ll Discuss Greenland With Danish Officials Next Week

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:28:52 +0000)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters he would speak with the officials after days of mounting threats from the Trump administration to take Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.

Minn. Officials Say They’re Being Blocked From Investigating Fatal ICE Shooting

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:19:15 +0000)

Federal officers fired tear gas to disperse early-morning protesters as outrage mounted in Minneapolis over the killing of a 37-year-old woman in her vehicle.

Court Records Reveal ICE Agent Jonathan Ross’s Previous Dragging Incident

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:21:02 +0000)

The agent who shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday was pulled about 100 yards by a car last year while firing a stun gun at the driver. A cut on his arm required 20 stitches.

Noem Defends Officer in Minneapolis Killing and Attacks Mamdani

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:22:13 +0000)

During a visit to New York, the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, criticized the city’s policies that prevent police officers from helping immigration agents.

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Tariffs Reshape Trade

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:08:32 +0000)

The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports, the latest data showed.

House Passes Spending Package Before Another Shutdown Deadline

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:19:19 +0000)

The legislation would fund parts of the government ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline in a bipartisan breakthrough after the nation’s longest shutdown.

Dogs Build Their Vocabularies Like Toddlers

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:03:44 +0000)

Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.

Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:30:44 +0000)

A longtime hairdresser for the New York attorney general has come under scrutiny as the Justice Department’s efforts to charge Ms. James on other fronts falter.

Judge Bars Prosecutor From Inquiry Into Letitia James, New York Attorney General

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:04:54 +0000)

Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, had been seeking to block a Justice Department investigation into her office by challenging the legitimacy of the U.S. attorney, John A. Sarcone III.

Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:04:27 +0000)

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani described a complex and expensive expansion of child care in New York City that would add programs for 2-year-olds.

Mamdani Is Promising Universal Child Care. How Long Could It Take?

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:57:54 +0000)

Here is what to expect if you’re expecting relief from the soaring cost of day care in New York City.

Former Uvalde Teacher’s Testimony Throws a Trial Into Chaos

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:22:14 +0000)

Lawyers for a former officer charged with abandoning children in the police response accused prosecutors of withholding information. A judge ruled prosecutors had erred but denied a motion for a mistrial.

The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:12:26 +0000)

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing?

Gov. Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump in State of the State Address

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:04:55 +0000)

Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump and portrayed his state as “a beacon” of democracy in a State of the State address that suggested national ambitions.

Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:04:09 +0000)

The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.

Dav Pilkey, the Man Behind ‘Dog Man,’ Aims to Please

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000)

“I’m writing for the kid I used to be,” says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series.

Iran Is Cut Off From the Internet as Protests Intensify

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:45:17 +0000)

Internet connectivity data collected on Thursday showed that the country went almost completely offline, as the government cracks down on protesters.

Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:36:21 +0000)

John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at Apple, could be next in line to replace the company’s longtime chief executive, Tim Cook, if he steps aside.

The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:12:08 +0000)

The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.

By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:53:30 +0000)

Not even citizens are safe in Trump’s America.

My Grandfather Sexually Abused Countless Children. Could He Have Been Stopped?

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:49:50 +0000)

We spend billions of dollars on punishing child sexual abusers and far less on prevention. It’s not stopping the problem. We must rethink our approach.

G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:05:46 +0000)

General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.

How One Death Underscores the Suicide Risk for Construction Workers

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:22 +0000)

The death of TJ Kimball was a private tragedy that underscores a widespread risk in the stressful field.

Judge Sets Date for Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial for Same Rape Charge

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:26:25 +0000)

Harvey Weinstein said he felt like he was on “a slow march to my death” as prosecutors continued to pursue the case after an aspiring actress accused him of raping her in 2013.

A Major Springlike Storm Is on the Move. Here’s What to Expect.

(Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:18:02 +0000)

The next few days will bring the type of potentially dangerous weather more often found in March or April.