Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.
How Alex Pretti’s Death Became a National Tipping Point
Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government’s aggressive efforts in Minnesota.Mourners at the site where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents, four days after the shooting.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.Amid a backlash against ICE operations, President Trump worked out a rare compromise with Senator Chuck Schumer,
They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.The Justice Department released millions of pages of new documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary
Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks for the vanity film, resulting in weekend ticket sales of about $7 million in North America, enough for third place.The first lady, Melania Trump, at a screening of “Melania” at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday.
Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, last year.
Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet
It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.A Ukrainian artillery unit firing at Russian positions in the Donbas region of Ukraine in December.
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.Taylor Rehmet, a Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, in Fort Worth in January.
Gavin Newsom Memoir Describes Difficult Childhood, Contrary to Image
Mr. Newsom, the California governor and a potential presidential candidate, writes that the privileged caricature of his background is mistaken.Gov. Gavin Newsom explores his personal history in a new memoir.
Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s New Memoir, ‘Young Man in a Hurry’
His introspective memoir tries to challenge the conventional wisdom about his upbringing, explores his marriages and airs a little dirty laundry — but says relatively little about politics.Gavin Newsom has emerged as one of the Democratic Party’s most prominent foils to President Trump.
The Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump
All have amassed enormous war chests, new filings show, making them the financial wild cards of this year’s midterm elections and feared political spenders.MAGA Inc., a super PAC run by President Trump’s aides, had more than $304 million on hand at the start of this year, thanks in part to donors ea
At a Grammys Light on Drama, All Eyes Will Be on Bad Bunny
Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations on Sunday, followed by Lady Gaga. But one week before his Super Bowl halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar could make history.Bad Bunny is the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated for album, song and record of the year all at once.
R&B May Have a Major Grammys Night. Leon Thomas Is Ready.
The 32-year-old performer has spent years coming up as a singer and songwriter. On Sunday, he’ll compete for two top awards, album of the year and best new artist.Leon Thomas’s second album, “Mutt,” is one of several projects reviving a sense of possibility in many fans of the genre.
2026 Grammys: How to Watch, Red Carpet Time and Stream Details
A guide to everything you need to know for the 68th annual awards on Sunday night.Trevor Noah is returning as the prime-time Grammys host for a sixth and final time.
Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow
A foot of snow fell in some parts of the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted to linger for a wide swath of the Southeast.
Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14
The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.The administration is trying to encourage homeless people who are living in the streets during the cold spell to move into shelters.
Could the Hudson River Freeze Over?
New York City is icy and cold right now, but you’re probably not going to be able to walk to New Jersey any time soon.Ice floating in the New York Bay from the East and Hudson Rivers continues to affect ferry operations in Downtown Manhattan.
Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels
Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year.
This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani
Jacob Kornbluh, a former lox-slinger with no degrees, became an unlikely fixture in New York politics. Now he is chasing the story of a lifetime, inside the new City Hall.Jacob Kornbluh of The Forward, second from right, listening to Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a news conference in Manhattan in January.
My Patient Was Dying. His Wife Would Not Accept It.
How doctors can better navigate difficult patients and families.
Trump Has Overwhelmed Himself
This is a presidency that is, by any measure, failing.
How Trump Took Up the ‘Christian Genocide’ Cause in Nigeria
A yearslong effort to convince Washington of religious persecution is shifting foreign policy toward the West African nation, with major consequences.A resident of Jabo, Nigeria, with debris he said he found after a missile attack there on Dec. 25.
X.J. Kennedy, a Poet of Wit Who Clung to Rhyme and Meter, Dies at 96
Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.
Woman Says Tal Alexander Assaulted Her When She Was 13 Years Old
The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.A recently filed court document points to a pattern of alleged assaults by Tal Alexander and his twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander that