Sunday, January 18, 2026
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‘Dangerous Downward Spiral’: Talks of Trade War Escalate as EU Officials Meet To Decide Response to Trump Greenland Threats
‘Europe won’t be blackmailed,’ says the Danish prime minister.
Trump Administration Shows No Sign of Relenting at Minneapolis, Orders Airborne Troops To Stand By for Deployment
With lawsuits flying and additional deployments possible, the administration appears to be digging in.
Signs of Daylight Between Trump and Netanyahu as White House Writes Off Israeli Objections Over New Executive Board for Gaza
‘This is our show, not his show,’ one White House official says of the Israeli prime minister’s objections.
Virginia Democrats Move To Rewrite State Constitution in Effort To Redraw Congressional Maps
Trump Rolls Out Late-Night Endorsements Targeting Political Enemies, Including Senate’s Health Committee Chairman
Columnists
Editorials
Opinion
The Left’s Silence on Iran Reflects Lack of Moral Clarity on Political Islam
Trump, Shying From Intervention in Iran, Risks Repeat of Obama’s ‘Red Line’ Fiasco in Syria
Josh Shapiro, in Reelection Bid Launch, Avoids Demonizing Trump, and Admits Arson Attack Nearly Drove Him From Race
Zohran Mamdani, Signaling Zero Tolerance for Debate, Denounces ‘Decorum’ That Masks ‘Agendas of Cruelty’
National
Walz, Frey Denounce Reported Conspiracy Probe Into Their Actions as ‘Weaponization’ of Justice System
The Homeland Security secretary has accused the two men of ‘encouraging impeding and assault against our law enforcement which is a federal crime, a felony.’
A Forever Stamp for the Forever Champ Adds to Muhammad Ali’s Legacy
The annual gathering at Deer Lake training camp has special meaning this year.
Renee Good Suffered Four Gunshot Wounds During Encounter With Immigration Officials, Report Says
The Minneapolis Fire Department says Good was struck in the head, twice in the chest, and in the forearm.
RFK Jr. Orders Study on Cellphone Radiation as FDA Drops Assurance That Phones Are Not Dangerous
Federal health authorities say they need to update ‘old conclusions’ to ensure safety.
$2 Billion Dodgers Sparing No Expense Chasing Third Straight Title
The team’s signing of outfielder Kyle Tucker would make George Steinbrenner envious.
Kimmel Doubles Down on Attacks on Trump, Mocks President for Accepting Nobel Medal, Offers Him His Emmy If ICE Leaves Minnesota
‘I have an offer I think you’re going to find difficult to refuse,’ the late-night host says.
Foreign
Scientists Aim To Create Complete Human Brain Simulation Using Supercomputer
The German team now believes it can overcome hurdles that stalled previous attempts, such as the decade-old Human Brain Project.
Japan Panel Proposes Mandatory Integration Courses and Tighter Real Estate Monitoring for Foreigners
‘It is the government’s responsibility to provide foreign residents with a program to continually learn Japanese language and social norms,’ the panel says.
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace Takes Shape as Foreign Leaders Share Their Invitations
Israel objects to the White House announcement, which it says ‘was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy.’
Trump Announces Tariffs on European Allies in Escalation Over ‘Purchase’ of Greenland
‘The National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake,’ the president wrote on social media.
Parishioners Threaten To Withhold Donations if the Church of England Pays Reparations
The church plans to pay out 100 million British pounds to atone for its links to slavery.
UK Police Chief Resigns After Inquiry Shows Intelligence Behind Israeli Fan Ban Was ‘Greatly Exaggerated’
Craig Guildford refrains from apologizing to Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans, instead blames ‘political and media frenzy.’
Politics
City Council’s First Jewish Speaker Moves To Counter Antisemitism
Julie Menin rolls out legislative package as antisemitic incidents surge citywide.
New York Young Republicans Sue Former Press Chief After Feud Over Nick Fuentes Gala Attendance Boils Over
The complaint alleges that Lucian Wintrich launched a ‘revenge campaign’ against the club after a falling out over its December fete.
Kyrsten Sinema Accused in Lawsuit of Breaking Up Former Bodyguard’s Marriage in Sordid Affair
The former Arizona senator is accused of having an affair with the man, taking him to concerts, and offering him psychedelic drugs to deal with his mental health issues.
Gold-Star Political Analysts Shift Four New York Congressional Districts in Democrats’ Favor for November Midterm Elections
‘It’s increasingly clear that Democrats are in a strong position to win control of the House this November,’ the Cook Political Report says.
House Republicans Kill Effort To Defund Judges, Slash Budgets for Courts That Ruled Against Trump
An amendment from a conservative Texas congressman was soundly defeated in the House.
Editorials
Opinion
The Left’s Silence on Iran Reflects Lack of Moral Clarity on Political Islam
Trump, Shying From Intervention in Iran, Risks Repeat of Obama’s ‘Red Line’ Fiasco in Syria
Josh Shapiro, in Reelection Bid Launch, Avoids Demonizing Trump, and Admits Arson Attack Nearly Drove Him From Race
Zohran Mamdani, Signaling Zero Tolerance for Debate, Denounces ‘Decorum’ That Masks ‘Agendas of Cruelty’
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