Shooting Aftermath Leaves Homeland Security Department in Turmoil

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:54:21 +0000)

As officials point fingers in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of federal agents, concerns grow about the agency’s future.

How Battlefield Tech Was Used in Minneapolis

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:51:52 +0000)

Our reporter Thomas Gibbons-Neff, who deployed twice to Afghanistan as a Marine and later was our Kabul bureau chief, looks at the battlefield technology used for an immigration arrest at a home in Minneapolis.

For Minneapolis’s Native Americans, a New Fight Echoes a Bitter History

(Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:16:12 +0000)

The crackdown on unauthorized immigrants is resonating deeply among the Dakota and other tribes, as residents confront what they call a federal occupation of their land.

Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:09 +0000)

Plus, Amazon’s big “Melania” push.

U.S. Trade Deficit Bounces Back as Tariffs Cause Volatility

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:49:40 +0000)

The monthly trade deficit and imports rebounded in November after shrinking significantly in prior months, new data show.

Trump’s Trade Policies Sort Manufacturers Into Winners and Losers

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:02:13 +0000)

Tariffs have protected some companies, but more often they’ve hit the parts and materials many factories need to make finished goods.

A Rug Maker Withstood One Year of Trump’s Tariffs. New Challenges Loom.

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:27 +0000)

Loloi stockpiled rugs from India, Turkey and other countries in advance, but inventory is running low.

What We Learned After Tracking Every Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Policies

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:02:41 +0000)

President Trump’s agenda faced more than 600 lawsuits over the past year. In many cases, district court judges found his policies to be unlawful.

F.B.I. Agents Search Georgia Election Center

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:32:17 +0000)

F.B.I. agents searched a Fulton County, Ga., election center for ballots from 2020, escalating an investigation of a heavily Democratic jurisdiction the president has criticized over his defeat.

Another Top Kennedy Center Official Resigns

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:09:15 +0000)

Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming less than two weeks ago, is the latest to leave since President Trump took control of the center last year.

At World’s Busiest Port, China’s Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:16 +0000)

The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.

U.K.’s Starmer Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as Ties Warm

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:04:05 +0000)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.

The Shakers’ Utopian World Sees a Surge of Modern Interest

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:12:34 +0000)

A show at ICA Philadelphia joins a surge of Shaker-inspired projects: films, dances, a museum’s expansion. Refracted through new interpreters, Shaker culture bends, and twists.

Trump Warns Iran With Military Muscle, but Risks a Regional War

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:21:02 +0000)

Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.

Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands

(Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:44:42 +0000)

U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.

Girls Sue Saint Ann’s School and Former Teacher Over Sex Crimes

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:01:29 +0000)

Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School who pleaded guilty to a felony charge last year, is accused in the lawsuit of soliciting naked photos of students and sharing them online.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Will Run for California Governor in 2026

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:06 +0000)

Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat who serves as mayor of San Jose, Calif., is entering the crowded race for California governor.

Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:35:30 +0000)

The Democratic senator, who signaled her bid after Gov. Tim Walz said he wouldn’t run again, talked about moving past political divides in a video announcement.

A State Senate Race in Texas Offers Republicans a Warning

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:46 +0000)

A State Senate runoff on Saturday in the Fort Worth suburbs will preview whether a backlash against conservative social policies will give Democrats a chance to gain.

The Journey of a Group of Cuban Deportees Stuck at Guantánamo

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:12:13 +0000)

The tale illustrates how inefficient the ICE operation has been in the year since President Trump ordered the base to prepare for up to 30,000 “criminal aliens.”

Maxim Naumov to Skate at 2026 Olympics After Parents’ Death in D.C. Plane Crash

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:04:32 +0000)

After his parents died in the midair collision over Washington, D.C., a year ago, Maxim Naumov struggled to put on his skates. Now he will compete for the United States at the Milan-Cortina Games.

Netanyahu Vows to Cut Israel’s Reliance on U.S. Military Aid

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:19 +0000)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.

3 Things to Know About the Next Winter Storm

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:06:01 +0000)

It’s not likely to be as widespread as the last storm, but it could be unwelcome to people still facing piles of snow. Here’s what we know so far.

Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:01:08 +0000)

New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.

TPS Expiration Under Trump Hits Haitian Workers in Critical Health Care Roles

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:37 +0000)

Haitians are a vital source of employees for health care providers in many communities. The Trump administration is removing legal status next month for 330,000 of them.

Senator Tina Smith: I Won’t Vote to Fund ICE Until It Gets Out of My State

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:13 +0000)

Minnesotans have stood up for common decency and our founding principles.

A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:21:30 +0000)

Jay Bhattacharya, the N.I.H. director, says authorities broke the public’s trust in the Covid era. Now it’s up to outsiders to restore it.

A Crisis for President Trump

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:51:55 +0000)

The Department of Homeland Security is in turmoil after the killing of Alex Pretti.

Late Night Praises Ilhan Omar’s Quick Reflexes

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:21:31 +0000)

Stephen Colbert said the Minneapolis congresswoman looked “ready to throw some hands” after a man sprayed a substance at her at a town hall.

Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:06:15 +0000)

Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.

Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movement

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:14:02 +0000)

No one was injured when a man drove into a rear door of the building on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The man was arrested; the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Wynton Marsalis, Founder of Jazz at Lincoln Center, to Step Down

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:10:34 +0000)

After 40 years with the organization, the trumpeter and impresario will end his role as managing and artistic director in July 2027.

How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:01:07 +0000)

Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?