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Democrats thought they’d found a unifying midterms message. But Trump has the power to shift attention to topics like Venezuela and deportation.
Democrats Want to Run on Affordability. Trump Has Other Plans.
Democrats thought they’d found a unifying midterms message. But Trump has the power to shift attention to topics like Venezuela and deportation.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Democrats thought they’d found a unifying midterms message. But Trump has the power to shift attention to topics like Venezuela and deportation.
The looting of Venezuela, snatching of Maduro, and the killing of Renee Good reveal Trump’s coherent vision of American power.
‘Nobody Can Stop Us’
The looting of Venezuela, snatching of Maduro, and the killing of Renee Good reveal Trump’s coherent vision of American power.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The looting of Venezuela, snatching of Maduro, and the killing of Renee Good reveal Trump’s coherent vision of American power.
Until Trump decapitated Venezuela and ICE went wild, a January government shutdown seemed unlikely. But tensions are rising again, and a restive Democratic base may demand more efforts to ‘fight’ or ‘stop’ the president.
Trump’s Latest Outrages Could Ramp Up Pressure For Another Government Shutdown
Until Trump decapitated Venezuela and ICE went wild, a January government shutdown seemed unlikely. But tensions are rising again, and a restive Democratic base may demand more efforts to ‘fight’ or ‘stop’ the president.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Until Trump decapitated Venezuela and ICE went wild, a January government shutdown seemed unlikely. But tensions are rising again, and a restive Democratic base may demand more efforts to ‘fight’ or ‘stop’ the president.
NYPD officers shot and killed weapon-wielding suspects in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Thursday. Mayor Mamdani reacted carefully.
Mamdani Reacts Carefully to Two Police Shootings on Same Day
NYPD officers shot and killed weapon-wielding suspects in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Thursday. Mayor Mamdani reacted carefully.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
NYPD officers shot and killed weapon-wielding suspects in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Thursday. Mayor Mamdani reacted carefully.
A few defections can’t shake Trump’s hold on Republicans in Congress. While some Republicans voted against Trump on Obamacare subsidies and a War Powers Resolution, his hold on the party remains strong.
A Few Defections Can’t Shake Trump’s Hold on GOP Congress
A few defections can’t shake Trump’s hold on Republicans in Congress. While some Republicans voted against Trump on Obamacare subsidies and a War Powers Resolution, his hold on the party remains strong.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A few defections can’t shake Trump’s hold on Republicans in Congress. While some Republicans voted against Trump on Obamacare subsidies and a War Powers Resolution, his hold on the party remains strong.
Nobel Institute says Trump can’t just take María Corina Machado’s Peace Prize. Trump said he’d be ‘honored’ to accept Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize when she visits the White House next week. But the Institute warned that won’t make him a real winner.
Nobel Institute: Trump Can’t Just Take Machado’s Peace Prize
Nobel Institute says Trump can’t just take María Corina Machado’s Peace Prize. Trump said he’d be ‘honored’ to accept Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize when she visits the White House next week. But the Institute warned that won’t make him a real winner.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Nobel Institute says Trump can’t just take María Corina Machado’s Peace Prize. Trump said he’d be ‘honored’ to accept Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize when she visits the White House next week. But the Institute warned that won’t make him a real winner.
Prediction markets like Polymarket depend on outside sources to confirm results, but bettors don’t always agree on what happened in complicated situations like the U.S. raid to capture Venezuelan president Maduro.
What Good Are Prediction Markets If Nobody Can Agree on What Really Happened?
Prediction markets like Polymarket depend on outside sources to confirm results, but bettors don’t always agree on what happened in complicated situations like the U.S. raid to capture Venezuelan president Maduro.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Prediction markets like Polymarket depend on outside sources to confirm results, but bettors don’t always agree on what happened in complicated situations like the U.S. raid to capture Venezuelan president Maduro.
First, he needs to prepare for a level of scrutiny unlike that applied to any leader in the city’s history, writes columnist Ross Barkan.
How Mayor Mamdani Should Handle the Cea Weaver Media Storm
First, he needs to prepare for a level of scrutiny unlike that applied to any leader in the city’s history, writes columnist Ross Barkan.
nymag.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
First, he needs to prepare for a level of scrutiny unlike that applied to any leader in the city’s history, writes columnist Ross Barkan.
White House ballroom architect says Trump may alter West Wing, too. New details about the ballroom were revealed to a federal review panel on Thursday, months after the flattening of the East Wing.
Ballroom Architect Says Trump May Alter West Wing, Too
White House ballroom architect says Trump may alter West Wing, too. New details about the ballroom were revealed to a federal review panel on Thursday, months after the flattening of the East Wing.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:40 PM
White House ballroom architect says Trump may alter West Wing, too. New details about the ballroom were revealed to a federal review panel on Thursday, months after the flattening of the East Wing.
Trump’s plan to stop Blackstone and other investment firms from buying single-family housing is no magic affordability fix.
Is Trump’s Private-Equity Housing Ban a Bust?
Trump’s plan to stop Blackstone and other investment firms from buying single-family housing is no magic affordability fix.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Trump’s plan to stop Blackstone and other investment firms from buying single-family housing is no magic affordability fix.
Republicans see defending the ICE shooting as good politics. Well before the facts were known about the killing of Renee Nicole Good, Team Trump had seized on the opportunity to shift focus to immigration and “law and order’ issues.
Republicans See Defending the ICE Shooting As Good Politics
Republicans see defending the ICE shooting as good politics. Well before the facts were known about the killing of Renee Nicole Good, Team Trump had seized on the opportunity to shift focus to immigration and “law and order’ issues.
nymag.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Republicans see defending the ICE shooting as good politics. Well before the facts were known about the killing of Renee Nicole Good, Team Trump had seized on the opportunity to shift focus to immigration and “law and order’ issues.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will fully fund the implementation of ‘2-Care,’ universal childcare for 2-year-olds in NYC, among other investments.
Hochul Gets On Board With Mamdani’s Ambitious Childcare Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will fully fund the implementation of ‘2-Care,’ universal childcare for 2-year-olds in NYC, among other investments.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York will fully fund the implementation of ‘2-Care,’ universal childcare for 2-year-olds in NYC, among other investments.
Trump is sabotaging another health-care deal. He’s urging Republicans in Congress to be ‘flexible’ on abortion coverage, which may blow up renewed efforts to reach an Obamacare agreement.
Trump Is Sabotaging Another Health-Care Deal
Trump is sabotaging another health-care deal. He’s urging Republicans in Congress to be ‘flexible’ on abortion coverage, which may blow up renewed efforts to reach an Obamacare agreement.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Trump is sabotaging another health-care deal. He’s urging Republicans in Congress to be ‘flexible’ on abortion coverage, which may blow up renewed efforts to reach an Obamacare agreement.
Trump doesn’t need to annex Greenland to achieve his goals. But after Venezuela, he revived his threats to seize it, possibly via military force. Here’s why Trump wants Greenland and how he can buy it or take it.
Why Trump Wants Greenland and How He Can Take It
Trump doesn’t need to annex Greenland to achieve his goals. But after Venezuela, he revived his threats to seize it, possibly via military force. Here’s why Trump wants Greenland and how he can buy it or take it.
nymag.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Trump doesn’t need to annex Greenland to achieve his goals. But after Venezuela, he revived his threats to seize it, possibly via military force. Here’s why Trump wants Greenland and how he can buy it or take it.
After Donald Trump was reelected, Claudia Dreifus applied for dual citizenship with Germany as part of a program that “restores” citizenship to descendants of Holocaust victims. The historical reversal of fate made her feel somewhat healed.
My Family Fled Germany During the Holocaust. In 2025, I Became a Citizen.
After Donald Trump was reelected, Claudia Dreifus applied for dual citizenship with Germany as part of a program that “restores” citizenship to descendants of Holocaust victims. The historical reversal of fate made her feel somewhat healed.
nymag.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
After Donald Trump was reelected, Claudia Dreifus applied for dual citizenship with Germany as part of a program that “restores” citizenship to descendants of Holocaust victims. The historical reversal of fate made her feel somewhat healed.
On Wednesday, an ICE agent opened fire on a vehicle in a residential block, an act the federal government claims was in self defense.
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman In Minneapolis: Live Updates
On Wednesday, an ICE agent opened fire on a vehicle in a residential block, an act the federal government claims was in self defense.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
On Wednesday, an ICE agent opened fire on a vehicle in a residential block, an act the federal government claims was in self defense.
Oil traders, hedge funds, and some guy on Polymarket all see potential windfalls in the chaos in Venezuela following Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Who Is Trying to Make Money in Venezuela Right Now?
Oil traders, hedge funds, and some guy on Polymarket all see potential windfalls in the chaos in Venezuela following Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Oil traders, hedge funds, and some guy on Polymarket all see potential windfalls in the chaos in Venezuela following Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled that he is standing by Cea Weaver, his pick to lead a tenant protection office, who is facing controversy over resurfaced tweets.
Mamdani Backs Housing Appointee As Past Social Media Posts Resurface
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled that he is standing by Cea Weaver, his pick to lead a tenant protection office, who is facing controversy over resurfaced tweets.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled that he is standing by Cea Weaver, his pick to lead a tenant protection office, who is facing controversy over resurfaced tweets.
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid recommends eating like Liz Lemon, with meat and hard cheeses right at the top. Working on your night cheese is now endorsed by the federal government.
New Food Pyramid Recommends Eating Like Liz Lemon
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid recommends eating like Liz Lemon, with meat and hard cheeses right at the top. Working on your night cheese is now endorsed by the federal government.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid recommends eating like Liz Lemon, with meat and hard cheeses right at the top. Working on your night cheese is now endorsed by the federal government.
Trump bets the threat of impeachment will boost midterms turnout for the GOP. He warned that Democrats will impeach him for a third time if they win the House in 2026. His low approval ratings suggest this won’t motivate many voters.
Trump Bets Impeachment Threat Will Boost Midterms Turnout
Trump bets the threat of impeachment will boost midterms turnout for the GOP. He warned that Democrats will impeach him for a third time if they win the House in 2026. His low approval ratings suggest this won’t motivate many voters.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Trump bets the threat of impeachment will boost midterms turnout for the GOP. He warned that Democrats will impeach him for a third time if they win the House in 2026. His low approval ratings suggest this won’t motivate many voters.
Venezuela is just the beginning of the threat posed by Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine,’ a distorted rebranding of the Monroe Doctrine. The ‘Trump Corollary’ has horrible implications even outside the Western Hemisphere. Here’s why it’s so dangerous.
Why Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Is So Dangerous
Venezuela is just the beginning of the threat posed by Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine,’ a distorted rebranding of the Monroe Doctrine. The ‘Trump Corollary’ has horrible implications even outside the Western Hemisphere. Here’s why it’s so dangerous.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Venezuela is just the beginning of the threat posed by Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine,’ a distorted rebranding of the Monroe Doctrine. The ‘Trump Corollary’ has horrible implications even outside the Western Hemisphere. Here’s why it’s so dangerous.
Deepfake and AI-generated videos are a feature of every major news event now, but they’re less about trickery than comfort and filter bubbles.
How AI Hijacked the Venezuela Story
Deepfake and AI-generated videos are a feature of every major news event now, but they’re less about trickery than comfort and filter bubbles.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Deepfake and AI-generated videos are a feature of every major news event now, but they’re less about trickery than comfort and filter bubbles.
The Southern District of New York offers some distinct advantages in a case as wild and high-profile as this one, writes legal columnist Elie Honig.
Why Nicolas Maduro Is Facing Trial in Lower Manhattan
The Southern District of New York offers some distinct advantages in a case as wild and high-profile as this one, writes legal columnist Elie Honig.
nymag.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The Southern District of New York offers some distinct advantages in a case as wild and high-profile as this one, writes legal columnist Elie Honig.
Reports that Trump was angered by Maduro mocking his rally dance seemed too dumb to be true. But he basically confirmed the Maduro news today, while mocking his wife’s ignorance on FDR.
Trump Upset That Maduro and Melania Don’t Respect His Dancing
Reports that Trump was angered by Maduro mocking his rally dance seemed too dumb to be true. But he basically confirmed the Maduro news today, while mocking his wife’s ignorance on FDR.
nymag.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Reports that Trump was angered by Maduro mocking his rally dance seemed too dumb to be true. But he basically confirmed the Maduro news today, while mocking his wife’s ignorance on FDR.
Odds are dropping for a January government shutdown. There’s plenty of drama on the 2026 congressional agenda, from Obamacare to Venezuela. But lawmakers will probably manage to keep the lights on.
Odds Are Dropping for a January Government Shutdown
Odds are dropping for a January government shutdown. There’s plenty of drama on the 2026 congressional agenda, from Obamacare to Venezuela. But lawmakers will probably manage to keep the lights on.
nymag.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Odds are dropping for a January government shutdown. There’s plenty of drama on the 2026 congressional agenda, from Obamacare to Venezuela. But lawmakers will probably manage to keep the lights on.