Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:15 PM ET
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Investigation begins in Spain after fatal high-speed rail crash -- Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, killing at least 40 people and shaking a nation at the forefront of rail transport.23 hours 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.3 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.3 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.4 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.4 days ago
Does the US need to own Greenland to be secure? History suggests not. -- The United States has long worked with Denmark on Greenland's security – so much so that it's dubious that direct control would be better for U.S. defense.5 days ago
Protest, lawbreaking, or terrorism? ICE opponents face 'extremist' label. -- There's a difference between constitutionally protected free speech and acts of civil disobedience that could lead to arrests. Still, it's not clear that Renee Good in Minneapolis was interfering illegally with ICE operations. And civil disobedience isn't terrorism under traditional definitions.6 days ago
What do Trump demands mean for Smithsonian's independence? -- The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, faces a deadline to comply with a White House demand looking for "improper ideology."7 days ago
In Minnesota, state-federal fissures take center stage -- Immigration is a federal responsibility, yet opposition to federal enforcement has been rising in some states and cities. Now, a Trump administration crackdown is increasing the strains.8 days ago