Saturday, January 10, 2026 3:25 PM ET
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Trump exits global bodies in the name of 'America First.' Who benefits? -- President Donald Trump's withdrawal from dozens of global organizations – many focused on climate issues and human rights – was swiftly condemned by U.S. allies. One power that increasingly has stepped into the leadership breach is China.21 hours ago
ICE policy limits use of lethal force. Minnesota shooting tests those constraints. -- The killing of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday has reignited a national debate over the appropriate use of force by federal agents in carrying out immigration raids.1 day ago
In war powers vote on Venezuela, Senate offers rare rebuke of Trump -- The measure requiring congressional approval for future military operations is essentially symbolic. Still, it hints at new pushback from the GOP-controlled legislative branch toward the Trump administration.2 days ago
How an influencer's unverified report on Minnesota fraud sparked White House action -- Spurred by a citizen reporter's video alleging fraud in Minnesota, the White House launched big federal penalties despite doubts about the report's validity.2 days ago
ICE officer kills Minneapolis driver amid Trump immigration operation -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday, stirring outcries from residents. The city's mayor called the shooting reckless and unnecessary.2 days ago
As stand-your-ground laws expand, so do firearm fatalities -- After 20 years of stand-your-ground laws, spreading to most U.S. states, experts see an accompanying rise in shooting deaths. South Carolina offers a lens on the issue.3 days ago
Trump's foray into Venezuela carries political risk at home -- Donald Trump campaigned on "No forever wars" and "America First," and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration's intervention in Venezuela could test those promises.4 days ago
Housing crisis puts rent control in spotlight, in New York and beyond -- New York City and other urban centers are hoping rent control rules will ease the housing crunch. But deeper solutions – including building millions more homes – will not be easy.4 days ago
Maduro's capture was dramatic, but was it legal? 4 questions. -- The U.S. military's removal of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela to face trial in a U.S. courtroom raises a host of legal questions. We look at what international law, domestic law, and historical precedent imply about the legal basis, or lack thereof, for the Trump administration's actions.4 days ago
Seizing Venezuela's Maduro, Trump implements his corollary to Monroe Doctrine -- What was behind the seizure of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro? The Trump administration's hemispheric strategy recalls the 1904 Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which asserts a U.S. right to intervene in Latin America in cases of "chronic wrongdoing."5 days ago
Trump says US will now 'run' Venezuela, serving a warning to other world leaders -- The Trump administration's ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro deposes an unpopular world leader. It also raises important legal and geopolitical questions for the Western Hemisphere.6 days ago
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro has been captured to face US charges -- The legal authority for an attack plucking Venezuela's sitting leader from office was not clear. The U.S. says Nicolás Maduro will face charges in New York. He was indicted in 2020 on "narco-terrorism" conspiracy charges.7 days ago
Mamdani's rise reflected in Muslim neighborhood that was targeted after 9/11 -- New York Muslims were subjected to surveillance and fear after 9/11. Now, many welcome the mayorship of Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor.11 days ago