Federal immigration officials have stepped up enforcement activity in Minnesota amid a fraud scandal there that includes many people of Somali origin. Go to Source Author: Pooja Salhotra https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Maduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has Intensified
Security forces have boarded buses, searched phones and interrogated people, looking for evidence that they welcomed the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Go to Source Author: Jack Nicas https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and Trump’s Plan
As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance. Go to Source Author: Eric Schmitt and Greg …
Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments
Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago. Go to Source Author: Ivan Penn https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela
Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined. Go to Source Author: Robert Jimison and Megan …
Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty
The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change. Go to Source Author: …
Trump Says He Wants Congress to Stop Wall St. From Buying Single-Family Houses
The president said he wanted Congress to stop the purchases by big investors, which have driven up rents and set obstacles for first-time buyers in some markets. Go to Source …
Justice Dept. Staff Fear Turmoil Diverts Them From Potential Threats
Rank-and-file prosecutors and agents have expressed serious concern that a hobbled work force hurts the government’s ability to identify and stop terrorist plots, cyberattacks, mass violence and fraud. Go to …
Trump Withdraws the U.S. From More International Organizations
The executive order the president signed Wednesday follows a broader vision of American foreign policy that shuns coalition building and the consensus of nations. Go to Source Author: Chris Cameron …
New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol
Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer. Go to Source Author: Roni …
RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods. Go to Source Author: Alice Callahan and …
New Nonfiction Books to Read This Year
Memoirs by Sylvester Stallone and the founder of Barstool Sports; essays from celebrated novelists Jesmyn Ward and Jayne Anne Phillips; and more. Go to Source Author: Miguel Salazar and Laura …
New Novels to Read This Year
Tayari Jones, Ann Patchett, George Saunders and Veronica Roth return with new novels; Jennette McCurdy makes her fiction debut; and more. Go to Source Author: Miguel Salazar and Laura Thompson …
Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress
The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change. Go …
Nick Reiner’s Lawyer, Alan Jackson, Removes Himself From Murder Case
Mr. Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents, will now be represented by a public defender. His arraignment has been rescheduled for next month. Go to Source Author: Tim …
University to Pay $500,000 to Professor It Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post
Austin Peay State University in Tennessee also reinstated Darren Michael, a tenured acting professor whose post about Mr. Kirk’s killing inflamed conservatives. Go to Source Author: Neil Vigdor https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
As Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Pushes Into High Schools, Dissension Follows
Since Mr. Kirk’s death, chapters of his organization’s affiliate for teenagers have more than doubled in number, aided by politicians who have said they won’t tolerate opposition. Go to Source …
Abel Ferrara: In Rome, They Call Him ‘Maestro’
Abel Ferrara, an icon of down-and-dirty New York cinema who has a key role in ‘Marty Supreme,’ tells the story of his wild career in a frank memoir. Go to …
Texas A&M Warns Professor Not to Teach Plato Because of Gender Rules
The university is reviewing courses under new rules restricting teaching about race and gender. Administrators told a philosophy professor to cut some lessons on Plato to comply. Go to Source …
Protests Spread in Iran, and Crackdowns Escalate
Bazaars were shuttered and demonstrators met with violence from security forces amid rising anger about the country’s dire economic situation. Go to Source Author: Farnaz Fassihi https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
