Videos Show Increasingly Aggressive Federal Crackdown in Minneapolis
Arrests and aggressive tactics by ICE and the Border Patrol, many seen on viral videos, have intensified the frustration and fear among residents.
ICE Arrested Dozens of Refugees in Minnesota and Sent Them to Texas, Lawyers Say
The refugees, many of them from Somalia, had passed security screenings before coming to the United States. The Trump administration has vowed to “re-examine thousands of refugee cases.”U.S. Border Patrol agents clashed with community members after federal immigration officers crashed into a vehicle
Six Prosecutors Quit Over DOJ Push to Investigate Renee Good’s Widow
Joseph H. Thompson, a career federal prosecutor who was the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota last year, was among those who resigned as the Justice Department sought to examine the woman’s supposed ties to activist groups.Joseph H. Thompson, a federal prosecutor, has led the prosecution of fraud i
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Who Cussed Out ICE, Is No Stranger to Crisis
Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, has clashed with his party’s activist wing. His response to ICE has won him new respect at home and new foes in Washington.Mayor Jacob Frey in his office at City Hall in Minneapolis.
In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims
The testimony, part of the derailed Georgia election interference case, makes clear how dismissive some senior Republicans were of claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony indicate that President Trump’s efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 pre
Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders
It is unclear what possible crime might involve Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, who has warned in dire terms about the dissolution of American democracy.Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, a former C.I.A. officer, organized a video with five other Democratic lawmakers in which they urged militar
Trump Raises Middle Finger at Heckler in Michigan Ford Factory Tour
A White House spokesman said the president “gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”President Trump touring a Ford factory in Dearborn, Mich., on Tuesday.
Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.
Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.Some parts of Tehran saw heavy damage during protests in recent days.
As Iran’s Government Tries to Quell Protests, Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge
As many as 3,000 feared dead as witnesses describe government forces firing on unarmed protesters.An image taken from social media and verified by The New York Times shows people looking for relatives as bodies piled up outside Tehran’s forensics laboratory on Sunday.
Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofits Say
Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, organizations that work on tech issues said.The Iranian government has cracked down on protests like this one in Tehran last week with a communications blockade.
A Timeline of Protests in Iran
Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly.
China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets
China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.The production line at a car factory in Hangzhou, China, in October. Exports to the United States fell, but rose to much of the rest of th
Mark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens
The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations.Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and his advisers have said that he is seeking a pragmatic thawing of Canada’s relationship with China.
Jimmy Carter, the Man From Plains, Had a Passion for Painting
Amy Carter, the daughter of former president Jimmy Carter, selected paintings and memorabilia for two Christie’s sales. The prices might surprise you.
Blowback Builds Over Criminal Investigation of Powell
Trump allies fear that the inquiry into the Fed chair could complicate the process of replacing him this year.Global economic leaders have expressed concern about the credibility of the world’s most important economic institution after the Justice Department’s announcement of an investigation into t
In a Risky Gambit, Trump Tries Brute Force to Lower Prices
To assuage cost-weary voters and combat inflation, the president has resorted to a mix of threats and punishments, targeting companies and policymakers alike.There is seemingly no lever that President Trump appears unwilling to pull, as he looks to ease the economic strains on voters now anxious abo
China’s Coal Ban Improved Air Quality, but Villagers Are Paying the Price
China banned the burning of coal for heat around Beijing, but natural gas subsidies have run out, leaving many villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather.Residents of a village in Quyang County, in northern China, soak up the midday sun to try to warm up and reduce their heating costs.
Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival
The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City was founded in 1924 as a jewel of American retail. The store stands across the street from Rockefeller Center.
What the Bankruptcy of Saks Means for You
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the country’s most storied luxury department stores, has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
The couple escalated their battle with Representative James R. Comer, the chairman of the Oversight Committee, who said he would move to hold them in contempt of Congress.Representative James R. Comer has repeatedly threatened to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt if they failed to appear for
Extreme Weather Events Hit Around the World in 2025
Last year was Earth’s third hottest globally, but temperature is just one measure of climate change’s influence.The Palisades Fire burning along the Pacific Coast Highway early last January.
Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Allow States to Bar Transgender Athletes
The outcome of a pair of cases on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.Becky Pepper-Jackson, who sued to join her middle school’s girls’ cross-country team when she was 11, asserted that her state’s statute violates Title
Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, a Backbencher No More
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.Mayor Zohran Mamdani shakes hands with a former colleague, Assemblyman Michael Durso, at the State Capitol in Albany.
Lower Bills and ‘Go Bills’: 8 Takeaways From Hochul’s State of the State
In her address on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York focused on affordability, while pushing for nuclear power and new restrictions on religious protests.Even as Gov. Kathy Hochul embraced portions of the agenda of New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, she also underscored the limits of the