Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor
President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.
Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments
When the National Portrait Gallery replaced a portrait of President Trump this week, it took down a biography of his first term.An earlier photograph of President Trump that hung at the National Portrait Gallery included lengthy wall text.
U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria
The airstrikes followed an even larger attack in December to avenge the killing of three Americans last year.A view of the Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood amid fighting in Aleppo, Syria, on Jan. 10.
Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue
The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.Demonstrators protested in Tehran on Thursday.
Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night
Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.A still from video shared on social media on Friday that has been verified by The New York Times showing crowds around an open fire in Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.
Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.An image taken from a social media post on Friday shows demonstrators gathered in Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Trump Shakes up Latin American Politics
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.Government supporters calling for the release of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, last week.
Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case
The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.The two key charges in New York against Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, accuse him of interlocking conspiracies: on
Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.Bob Weir in 1976. Over a career that spanned more than 60 years, he helped shape the sound of American rock.
Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs
The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.Bob Weir sang on “Truckin’,” one of the Grateful Dead’s defining tracks.
How Wagner Moura Stayed True to Himself and Earned a Golden Globe Nomination
The Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent” is a major Oscar contender, though some at home turned against him for criticizing the right-wing government.
Golden Globe 2026 Nominees: Full List Including ‘One Battle After Another’
The movies and TV series competing for the 83rd Golden Globes. The ceremony will air on Jan. 11.Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Benicio Del Toro in “One Battle After Another,” nominated for nine Golden Globes.
How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming
Nikki Glaser is back as host, there’s a new podcast category and “One Battle After Another” looks to have a big night.
Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation.
As a journalist, I thought I’d never join the ranks of obsessive superfans — until I suddenly became one.
Trump and Vance Are Fanning the Flames. Again.
Renee Good was not a “domestic terrorist.”
Where Does Candidate Mamdani End and Mayor Mamdani Begin?
In his first week as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani tried to bridge the political theater of his campaign with the much harder work of governing.Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently held a news conference for content creators at City Hall.
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray as Elections Loom
A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh in New Delhi in 2024. Ms. Hasina was ousted by a pr
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Louisiana’s Eroding Coast
Local governments are suing oil companies over environmental damage. The companies want the suits moved out of state courts, to friendlier venues.Oil industry infrastructure near Pointe à la Hache in Plaquemines Parish, La.
Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?
Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.