Trump Addresses Venezuela, Greenland and Presidential Power in New York Times Interview
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
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.President Trump spent nearly two hours being interviewed by New York Times reporters on Wednesday.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for the Venezuela Operation
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.President Trump at a news conference on Saturday at Mar-a-Lago.
Rubio Says He’ll Discuss Greenland With Danish Officials Next Week
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.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would meet with Danish officials next week to discuss the future of
Minn. Officials Say They’re Being Blocked From Investigating Fatal ICE Shooting
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.Federal agents attempted to disperse demonstrators outside of a federal building near Minneapolis on Thursday morning.
Court Records Reveal ICE Agent Jonathan Ross’s Previous Dragging Incident
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.At left, the federal immigration officer who shot Renee Good, after the fatal incident in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Noem Defends Officer in Minneapolis Killing and Attacks Mamdani
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.Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, came to New York on Thursday to announce the arrest of 54 people the government says are
U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 as Tariffs Reshape Trade
The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports, the latest data showed.
Vance Announces New Justice Dept. Fraud Post to Be ‘Run Out of the White House’
The assertion was a brazen effort to toss out the traditional boundaries that have long existed between the White House and investigations conducted by federal law enforcement.Vice President JD Vance said the Justice Department would create a high-ranking position to investigate fraud across the cou
House Passes Spending Package Before Another Shutdown Deadline
The legislation would fund parts of the government ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline in a bipartisan breakthrough after the nation’s longest shutdown.The package still must pass the Senate before it can be sent to Mr. Trump, but it appeared to be on track for enactment.
Dogs Build Their Vocabularies Like Toddlers
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
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.President Trump has explicitly pushed for the prosecution of Letitia James, the New York attorney general and one of his foremost nemeses.
Judge Bars Prosecutor From Inquiry Into Letitia James, New York Attorney General
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.The disqualification of John A. Sarcone III from the case is the second time in three months that a judge has f
Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal
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.The announcement came days into the term of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, center, a democratic socialist who ran on a promise to make child care free
Mamdani Is Promising Universal Child Care. How Long Could It Take?
Here is what to expect if you’re expecting relief from the soaring cost of day care in New York City.Many parents in New York City struggle to afford child care for their young children.
Former Uvalde Teacher’s Testimony Throws a Trial Into Chaos
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.Adrian Gonzales, the former school police officer in Uvalde, Texas, at the Nueces County Courtho
The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test
The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing?Kimberly Crisp, a former pharmacist, was intrigued by the prospect of using Function Health to figure out a natural way to get her blood sugar levels down.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump in State of the State Address
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.Gov. Gavin Newsom of California delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday.
Josh Shapiro Starts a New Chapter, Attacking the ‘Toxicity in D.C.’
Kicking off his re-election bid, the Pennsylvania governor warned against federal overreach and promised, “I will not let anyone mess with a Pennsylvanian.”At a lively rally at a carpenters’ technical center in Pittsburgh, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania reintroduced himself as a pragmatic politic
Dav Pilkey, the Man Behind ‘Dog Man,’ Aims to Please
“I’m writing for the kid I used to be,” says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series.“Dog Man” fans flocked to a South Bend auditorium in costume, hoping to set a world record and to meet the author Dav Pilkey.
Iran Is Cut Off From the Internet as Protests Intensify
Internet connectivity data collected on Thursday showed that the country went almost completely offline, as the government cracks down on protesters.A woman checking her phone in Tehran in October.
Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO
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
The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.Adam Subhas of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts.
What Happens When No One Can Say No to Trump?
After the capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, over the weekend, “Trump is setting a new course for the country where he can use the military to do just about anything he wants,” argues Times Opinion’s editor, Kathleen Kingsbury. “No one is allowed to say ‘no’ to Trump.”