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.
Venezuela Leaders to Free Political Prisoners in a Sign of Possible Change
The release, which was expected to happen later on Thursday, offers the first gesture of conciliation under an interim government, even as arrests and crackdowns continue.A group of women holding handkerchiefs with the names of political prisoners in Caracas, Venezuela, in November.
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.
After ICE Shooting, Trump Administration Deploys More Agents to Minnesota
More than 100 agents will be redirected from other cities after the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer.The increased presence of Border Patrol agents is expected to last through the weekend, with a planned return to their cities on Sunday.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom to Criticize Trump in State of the State Address
Gov. Gavin Newsom 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 Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028
The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign announced that he had ended 2025 with more than $30 million in cash on hand.
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.
How Some Dogs Build Up Their Vocabularies
Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.
Barring Investors Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis
Trump’s plan to block institutional investment won’t work. The way to make houses more affordable is to build more.A view of
My Grandfather Sexually Abused Countless Children. Could He Have Been Stopped?
We spend billions of dollars on punishing child sexual abusers and far less on prevention. It’s not stopping the problem. We must rethink our approach.
How One Death Underscores the Suicide Risk for Construction Workers
The death of TJ Kimball was a private tragedy that underscores a widespread risk in the stressful field.
Judge Sets Date for Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial for Same Rape Charge
Harvey Weinstein said he felt like he was on “a slow march to my death” as prosecutors continued to pursue the case after an aspiring actress accused him of raping her in 2013.A jury was deadlocked on the rape charge at Harvey Weinstein’s trial in June. He is scheduled to be retried in March.
NASA May Return Early From International Space Station After Medical Issue
NASA said it canceled a spacewalk planned for Thursday after an astronaut had an undisclosed medical issue on the International Space Station.