Friday, January 23, 2026 7:05 AM ET
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In hearing marked by partisanship, Jack Smith defends Jan. 6 charges against Trump -- Jack Smith said publicly for the first time he had enough evidence to show President Trump broke the law in trying to overturn 2020 election results.12 hours ago
Rahm Emanuel to fellow Democrats: Admit mistakes, win on economic issues -- With an eye on a possible presidential run, Rahm Emanuel says Democratic hopes in the midterms hinge on showing voters the party can address economic issues like affordable health care, education, and housing.1 day ago
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's firing of Fed board member -- A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared wary of President Donald Trump's attempt to remove a member of the Federal Reserve Board, given the central bank's importance to the U.S. economy.1 day ago
In second term, Trump takes boundary-pushing to the world stage -- The president is showing a new willingness to invade or attack other countries, while running roughshod over long-standing agreements. Lately, his focus on Greenland has shaken the NATO alliance and put the entire world on notice.2 days ago
These awards honor the best US civil servants. What 'best' means may be changing. -- Organizations that bestow awards for good governance are adjusting to the Trump administration's staff cuts and criticism of traditional civil servant values.2 days ago
How Trump has battled universities over antisemitism and DEI -- Universities experienced a federal funding freeze over alleged antisemitism and their policies on diversity. Some cut deals; Harvard sued.5 days ago
For Trump, a year of shattering foreign policy norms -- The "America First" vision emphasizes spheres of influence, not the alliances and international institutions that rose from the ashes of World War II.5 days ago
The Trump economy: No recession, but no boom either -- So far, predictions that President Trump's tariffs would drive up inflation have not been borne out. But expect to hear more political debate about affordability this year.5 days ago
In one year, Trump has shaken up everything. With what effect? -- Beyond policy specifics, Donald Trump has in many ways raised the bar for how much power a president can wield unilaterally. Controversy has followed, regarding both the policies and the approach to power.5 days ago
Justice Department probes whether Minnesota leaders impeded immigration enforcement -- The Trump administration says public statements by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey may have hindered federal ICE efforts.5 days ago
US has options to act in Iran. The world is watching Trump's next move. -- Protests and crackdowns in Iran may prompt a U.S. response. President Donald Trump appeared to hint at military action, but has recently changed his message.6 days ago
Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. How Trump might invoke it in Minnesota. -- President Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act as protesters clash with ICE in Minnesota. The 1807 act allows presidents to deploy a military presence on U.S. streets in rare circumstances.7 days ago
In Minneapolis and beyond, businesses ban ICE officers as outrage grows -- Some local store owners in Minneapolis and other cities targeted by immigration enforcement campaigns are protesting the Trump administration's deportation crackdown by barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from shops without a judicial warrant.7 days ago