‘Stand Up’: With One Maneuver, Trump Tries to Box In Democrats
President Trump turned his State of the Union address into full-blown political theater, handing out medals to war veterans and tossing the spotlight to ice hockey players.
Abigail Spanberger, in Democratic Response, Asks if Trump Is Working for Americans
“We all know the answer is no,” the Virginia governor argued in her rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address.Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered a Democratic rebuttal to President Trump that struck the political notes her party’s leaders are aiming to press on the economy a
Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned the chief executive of Anthropic to Washington for a meeting on Tuesday.
House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.The bill’s failure upends the debate around how to respond to last year’s fatal crash between a military
Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.President Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico in Washington in December. Mr. Trump has been loudly and repeatedly demanding that
What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.Offerings of flowers, candles, photos and dollar bills at a shrine to Jesús Malverde — a “narco-saint,” in Culiacán, Sinaloa state,
Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.Americans traveling in Guadalajara, Mexico, were still advised to “shelter in place” as of late Monday.
Huge Snowball Fight in New York Escalates After Police Arrive
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers had been attacked at Washington Square Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the episode looked like a snowball fight, not a crime.
Providence, R.I. Digs Out From Three Feet of Snow
A day after the city got a record-breaking amount of snow, some residents clung to the magic. Others were gearing up for endless shoveling.Work crews shovel snow from the steps of the Rhode Island State Capitol on Tuesday in Providence, R.I.
Blizzard Causes Major Airport Delays and Cancellations: What Travelers Should Know
As major hubs in the Northeast dig out from up to three feet of snow, it could be days before some travelers get moving. Here’s where things stand.Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, as airlines resumed service after a powerful blizzard disrupted flights.
Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein
The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”Dr. Richard Axel was a co-director of the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University,
In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations
“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.Queen Elizabeth II and members of the royal family at Buckingham Palace, in 2019.
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.The courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, where a judge rejected an “unsupervised, wholesale” search by the federal government.
Kash Patel’s Olympics Trip Left Plenty of Time for Leisure, Schedule Shows
An itinerary for Mr. Patel’s trip provides more granular detail, including long segments of personal time that suggest he was not immensely oversubscribed by official duties.Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, watching the United States and Canada in the gold medal hockey game at the Milan Olympics.
D.O.J. Sues U.C.L.A. After It Refused to Pay $1 Billion Fine
The Trump administration accused the university’s Los Angeles campus of not doing enough to curb antisemitism, months after the government tried to cut research money and demanded more than $1 billion.The campus of the University of California, Los Angeles.
Federal Judiciary Asks Congress to Give Over Control of Courthouses
In a letter to lawmakers, the courts’ policymaking body claimed that the General Services Administration, part of the executive branch, had been slow to make crucial repairs.The Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago, where floors were damaged by a water leak in 2024.
Abu Dhabi’s State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber has helped put ADNOC, Abu Dhabi’s state oil company, on the map as a global deal maker.
After Being Shoved in Front of a Train, He Has Returned to the Subway
Joseph Lynskey was determined to overcome his fear and reclaim his life as a New Yorker who enjoys the city in full. On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against the city and the M.T.A.Joseph Lynskey recently returned to the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan, where he had been shoved in front of an
Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million for Tip Leading to Mother’s Return
In a new video, the “Today” host acknowledged that her 84-year-old mother may already be dead, but said the family was holding out hope for a miracle.Nancy Guthrie, right, the mother of the television host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Ariz., on Feb. 1.
Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
BAFTAs 2026 Outburst: What Tourette’s Tics Feel Like
Verbal or physical tics can be a daily struggle. So can dealing with the hurt they may cause.John Davidson, who has Tourette’s syndrome and is the subject of the biographical film “I Swear,” unintentionally shouted a racist slur while two Black stars were onstage at the BAFTAs.
Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s State of the Union Address
Nine Opinion writers weigh in on the speech.
Jimmy Kimmel Goes Live After a Super Long State of the Union
“I can’t believe America missed an all-new ‘Will Trent’ for this one,” he joked.