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Federal Courts Undercut Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign

A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.

How Alex Pretti's Death Became a National Tipping Point

Several factors converged to force a remarkable shift in the federal government's aggressive efforts in Minnesota.

Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal

The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other's throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.

They Said They Weren't Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.

Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.

Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties

Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.

How Trump Took Up the 'Christian Genocide' Cause in Nigeria

A yearslong effort to convince Washington of religious persecution is shifting foreign policy toward the West African nation, with major consequences.

Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet

It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.

Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans

A Democrat won a state legislative special election in a district that President Trump carried by 17 percentage points, unnerving Republicans in Texas and beyond.

Gavin Newsom Memoir Describes Difficult Childhood, Contrary to Image

Mr. Newsom, the California governor and a potential presidential candidate, writes that the privileged caricature of his background is mistaken.

Takeaways From Gavin Newsom's New Memoir, 'Young Man in a Hurry'

His introspective memoir tries to challenge the conventional wisdom about his upbringing, explores his marriages and airs a little dirty laundry - but says relatively little about politics.

The Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump

All have amassed enormous war chests, new filings show, making them the financial wild cards of this year's midterm elections and feared political spenders.

At a Grammys Light on Drama, All Eyes Will Be on Bad Bunny

Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations on Sunday, followed by Lady Gaga. But one week before his Super Bowl halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar could make history.

R&B May Have a Major Grammys Night. Leon Thomas Is Ready.

The 32-year-old performer has spent years coming up as a singer and songwriter. On Sunday, he'll compete for two top awards, album of the year and best new artist.

2026 Grammys: How to Watch, Red Carpet Time and Stream Details

A guide to everything you need to know for the 68th annual awards on Sunday night.

This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh, a former lox-slinger with no degrees, became an unlikely fixture in New York politics. Now he is chasing the story of a lifetime, inside the new City Hall.

My Patient Was Dying. His Wife Would Not Accept It.

How doctors can better navigate difficult patients and families.

The White House Is the Crisis

This is a presidency that is, by any measure, failing.

Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow

A foot of snow fell in some parts of the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted to linger for a wide swath of the Southeast.

X.J. Kennedy, a Poet of Wit Who Clung to Rhyme and Meter, Dies at 96

Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.

Woman Says Tal Alexander Assaulted Her When She Was 13 Years Old

The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.

What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza

The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt is reopening after nearly a year of closures. This will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.

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