Powell, an Unlikely Foil, Takes On Trump

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:32:38 +0000)

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, this week tapped a groundswell of support that has been years in the making.

Trump Praises Hassett, but Casts Doubt on Making Him Fed Chair

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:39:47 +0000)

The blowback set off by the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the central bank, has shaken up the race to replace him.

Trump and States Aim to Stop A.I. From Inflating Energy Bills

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:41:38 +0000)

Demand from centers that power artificial intelligence has driven up electricity bills, frustrating consumers.

Agent Who Shot Renee Good in Minneapolis Was Trained to Track and Apprehend Fugitives

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:40:16 +0000)

From Iraq to ICE, Jonathan Ross’s career reflects a 20-year government effort to reshape immigration enforcement with a military mind-set.

Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:53:57 +0000)

Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provide a frame-by-frame look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.

After Renee Good’s Killing, 911 Call Transcripts Recorded a Crisis Unfolding

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:13:57 +0000)

The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was instantly reported to the Minneapolis Police. The calls reflect shock, fury and confusion.

Under Fire From Trump and Their Base, Minnesota Democrats Decry an ‘Invasion’

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:47:07 +0000)

Officials denounced the Trump crackdown at an unofficial congressional hearing in Minneapolis. Administration officials have accused local leaders of promoting violence against ICE agents.

Machado Presents Trump With Nobel Peace Prize

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:06 +0000)

The Venezuelan opposition leader’s efforts to share her award with the U.S. president have shaken some Norwegians’ faith in their signature soft-power tool.

Even Nicolás Maduro’s Prosecutors Are Tied Up Reviewing Epstein Files

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:26:01 +0000)

The Trump Administration’s exhaustive examination of materials on the convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is drawing resources from other cases.

C.I.A. Director Meets With Venezuela’s Interim President in Caracas

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:33:53 +0000)

The high-profile visit, which could be seen as snubbing the opposition, comes nearly two weeks after the U.S. military seized President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.

Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:51:55 +0000)

“There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.

Iran Has Had Protests Before. Will This Time Be Different?

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:05:16 +0000)

Understanding the factors that can topple regimes.

‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel, Explores Dunk and Egg

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:28 +0000)

With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first test of whether the “Thrones” formula works on a human scale.

U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:28:47 +0000)

Seeking to calm tensions, Republicans and Democrats affirmed that they supported Denmark’s control of Greenland as President Trump vowed to buy it or take it over.

Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:11:20 +0000)

Michael Saylor’s financial alchemy thrust an ordinary software company, Strategy, into the center of the crypto frenzy. It all worked spectacularly, until now.

Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:16:58 +0000)

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.

Antiwar Russians in Europe Learn That They Must Watch Their Words

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:52 +0000)

A backlash over a rant against Ukrainian officials has raised questions about Eastern Europe’s welcome of Russian dissidents.

Virginia Legislature Passes Amendment to Redraw House Maps

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:26:23 +0000)

Voters will now get a say over whether the current maps can be redrawn ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:11 +0000)

The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.

Dear Trump, Buying Greenland Is a Bad Idea

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:17:00 +0000)

Trump wants Greenland? Its previous colonizer has some thoughts.

The Right Is Furious With Liberal White Women

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:54:37 +0000)

In the MAGA imagination, white women are supposed to be helpmeets, not harpies.

For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:01:51 +0000)

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:27:47 +0000)

The New York City comptroller, Mark Levine, said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits.

Why Is It So Hard to Set a 9/11 Trial Date? Here’s What to Know.

(Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:05:52 +0000)

Prosecutors want jury selection to start in January 2027. That would be a quarter century after the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.