F.B.I. Search in Georgia Shows Trump’s Willingness to Pursue 2020 Grievances

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:36 +0000)

The search might also be a harbinger of things to come, signaling the president’s disposition to use the powers of law enforcement to intervene in election matters as the 2026 midterms approach.

Democrats Reach Spending Deal With Trump, Seeking to Rein In ICE

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:30:56 +0000)

Democrats and the White House agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate restrictions on an immigration crackdown. Senators said they hoped to vote on the deal on Friday.

Fact-Checking Trump Officials on Minnesota After Shootings by Federal Agents

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:44 +0000)

President Trump and top administration officials, in trying to shift blame over two recent shootings, have mounted an array of arguments for the influx of federal agents.

The Push to Rein In ICE, and How the Government Is Echoing White Supremacist Messaging

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:13 +0000)

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:30 +0000)

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.

‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:02:11 +0000)

Many police departments adopted major changes after civilian killings. Now, police chiefs worry ICE is ignoring those lessons and setting back efforts to improve public trust.

International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:38 +0000)

A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.

Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:48:14 +0000)

The plans being weighed by the president go beyond those he considered weeks ago amid widespread protests against Iran’s government.

War Threats and Ambiguous Evidence: Trump Again Confronts Iran

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:21:25 +0000)

There is little sign that Iran has made significant progress in reconstituting its nuclear program, leaving questions about the timing and motive behind potential plans for further attacks.

Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:28:14 +0000)

President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the U.S. has built up its presence in the region in recent days.

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:40:11 +0000)

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:29:21 +0000)

The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.

Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:10:18 +0000)

The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who said he wants American control of the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.

How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S.

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:49 +0000)

Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.

Carolinas Forecast to See Rare Blizzard Conditions From Winter Storm

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:40:02 +0000)

A storm on Saturday is shaping up to be one of the strongest that parts of the South have seen in years. The storm will move through the Northeast on Sunday, but probably with far less snow.

Can Josh D’Amaro Break Disney’s Succession Curse?

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:14 +0000)

Josh D’Amaro is widely considered a front-runner to be the company’s next C.E.O. His biggest challenge might be escaping Bob Iger’s shadow.

Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000)

The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.

The Army Just Unveiled Its Latest Tank. Will It Be the Last?

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:02:08 +0000)

The war in Ukraine has shown how vulnerable armored vehicles can be to attacks by cheap, expendable drones, threatening the tank’s century-long primacy on the battlefield.

Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:27 +0000)

After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.

Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:46:47 +0000)

Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.

In Minnesota, America’s Federal System Is Coming Apart

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:23 +0000)

The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight.

Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ at Kennedy Center

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:05:16 +0000)

Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.

Brett Ratner Makes Directing Comeback With ‘Melania’

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:17 +0000)

Once a reliable Hollywood hitmaker, Mr. Ratner hasn’t directed a film since accusations of sexual misconduct in 2017 that he denied.

Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K.

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:20 +0000)

The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.

Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:03 +0000)

In a break from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, some transit advocates are wary of a plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.

Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:54:15 +0000)

The changes are expected to include significant layoffs in areas like sports and international coverage.

Murdoch and News Corp Take on the West Coast with The California Post

(Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:47:19 +0000)

The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions.

Girls Are Ahead in Reading at Every Age. Can Boys Catch Up?

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:38 +0000)

Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school and beyond.

The Department of Homeland Security Was a Mistake From The Start

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:53 +0000)

Since its founding in 2002, DHS has evolved into the unaccountable domestic security apparatus we have today, one that views the very people it is supposed to protect as threats not humans.

This Moment Is Asking What Kind of America We Are

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:10 +0000)

The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a profound cleavage over the meaning of citizenship.

Jimmy Kimmel Teases ‘Melania’

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:41:11 +0000)

The late night host said, “Not since ‘The Terminator’ has there been this much excitement for a movie about a European cyborg.”

Governors Dive Into an Impasse Over Colorado River Water Use

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:06 +0000)

Leaders are set to gather in Washington as an unusual winter drought looms, raising the threat of lawsuits over a diminishing water supply.

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:06:35 +0000)

The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.

Michael Beck, 65, Dies; First to Report Symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’

(Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:55:43 +0000)

As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.