| Venezuela Live Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers; Rubio Lays Out Plan for American Control
- The three-part plan unveiled by the secretary of state included Washington managing the interim authorities in Caracas. Earlier, the U.S. forces boarded a Russian-flagged tanker and a second ship.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:08:59 +0000
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| Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
- The president said he wanted Congress to stop big investors from buying the houses, which has driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:04:46 +0000
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| A Close Call for U.S. Commandos and an Emboldened Trump
- As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:54:28 +0000
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| Trump Deepens Scrutiny of Minnesota, a Potential Model for Other Blue States
- The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:52:12 +0000
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| Nick Reiner’s Lawyer, Alan Jackson, Removes Himself From Murder Case
- Mr. Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents, will now be represented by a public defender. His arraignment has been rescheduled for next month.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:50:25 +0000
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| Videos Show Federal Agent Shooting Motorist in Minneapolis
- Clips analyzed by The Times show the moments immediately before and after a woman was fatally shot.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:45:22 +0000
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| Justice Dept. Staff Fear Turmoil Diverts Them From Potential Threats
- Rank-and-file prosecutors and agents have expressed serious concern that a hobbled work force hurts the government’s ability to identify and stop terrorist plots, cyberattacks, mass violence and fraud.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:43:22 +0000
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| What I Saw When I Peeked Over the Edge of Consciousness
- Facing death is a core part of making meaning of one’s life. To struggle through this universal contemplation without a community can be brutal.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:30:43 +0000
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| After Maduro Ouster, Trump’s Venezuela Moves Pose a Challenge for GOP in Congress
- Republicans have cheered the raid that ousted Nicolás Maduro but toiled to square their longstanding views with President Trump’s unclear and rapidly evolving strategy.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:17:14 +0000
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| Most Lawyers in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office Are on Epstein Duty
- The Justice Department has dedicated scores of lawyers, including more than 125 from the Southern District of New York, to reviewing over two million documents in the prominent case.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:09:46 +0000
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| Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments
- Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:01:38 +0000
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| Julie Menin Is Elected New York City Council Speaker
- Ms. Menin, a centrist Democrat, said she would investigate bad actors in business and city agencies and played down areas of difference with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:43:38 +0000
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| Philip Yancey, Prominent Christian Author, Admits to Extramarital Affair
- He said he would retire from writing and public speaking.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:26:42 +0000
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| What We Know About Trump’s Crime and Immigration Crackdown Across the U.S.
- The president has sent federal agents to Democratic-led cities in several states, prompting lawsuits and stirring anger among local leaders.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:24:15 +0000
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| Trump’s Voters Are Discovering What ‘America First’ Really Means
- Whether or not the Venezuelan raid was advisable, it was Trumpian.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:00:17 +0000
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| 2026 SAG Actor Award Nominations List: ‘One Battle’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead
- Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande also scored nods. Cynthia Erivo and the stars of “Jay Kelly” were left out.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:40:37 +0000
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| New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol
- Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:25:30 +0000
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| Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
- He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:22:16 +0000
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| As Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Pushes Into High Schools, Dissension Follows
- Since Mr. Kirk’s death, chapters of his organization’s affiliate for teenagers have more than doubled in number, aided by politicians who have said they won’t tolerate opposition.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:07:07 +0000
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| California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax
- It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:19:53 +0000
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