Justices Seem Poised to Reject Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor

During arguments, the Supreme Court appeared concerned that the president’s efforts to oust Lisa Cook could imperil the central bank’s independence.

Trump Assails Europe and Demands Control of Greenland

• Newsom says he was blocked from entering the U.S. pavilion at Davos.
• Trump seems to confuse Greenland and Iceland.
• Trump calls out Mark Carney’s Davos speech in a rebuke to Canada.

U.S. Pivot in Syria Leaves an Old Ally in the Lurch

A Kurdish force that helped defeat the Islamic State is collapsing as the Trump administration turns to back the new Syrian government.

U.S. Starts Moving ISIS Detainees From Syria to Iraq

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists

European Leaders Push Back as Trump Reinforces Greenland Threats

President Trump fired off a series of mocking social media posts overnight that underscored his designs on Greenland and risked damaging a longstanding diplomatic alignment.

A Venezuelan Political Prisoner Finally Comes Home

Ángel Godoy was jailed after writing columns that angered the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Now his family is trying to make up for lost time.

With Threats to Greenland, Trump Sets America on the Road to Conquest

After a century of defending other countries against foreign aggression, the U.S. is now positioned as an imperial power trying to seize another nation’s land.

Trump’s First Year Could Have Lasting Economic Consequences

President Trump’s policies have so far done little to change the state of the American economy, but economists warn they will ultimately weaken the U.S.

Supreme Court to Hear Case Testing Limits of Hawaii Gun Law

The justices will hear arguments over whether a Hawaii law that imposes restrictions on carrying concealed weapons violates the Second Amendment.

Starmer Tells Trump Tariff Threat Over Greenland Is Wrong

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain told President Trump that it would be wrong for him to tariff NATO allies as part of a campaign to control Greenland.

After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Hitting Back

Europe’s dependence on the U.S. for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response would be a trade “bazooka,” and other options are possible.

Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota, Then Backtracks

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures before being confronted with a contradictory video.

Pentagon Tells 1,500 Troops to Prepare for Possible Deployment to Minnesota

After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Going All-Out

Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response could be retaliating with its own trade “bazooka.”

Why It’s Hard to Run Venezuela

Venezuela sprawls over terrain twice the size of California, with vast tracts of treacherous jungles, steep mountains and cities filled with guns.

Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents

As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.

D.H.S.’s Role Questioned as Immigration Officers Flood U.S. Cities

The Department of Homeland Security was formed after 9/11 amid international terrorism threats. Now, its most visible targets are domestic.

Conservative Rally Organizer Chased From Minneapolis Streets by Counterprotesters

How Many People Has the Trump Administration Deported So Far?

An analysis of government data reveals it was the nature of the deportations, rather than their number, that changed the most.

Justice Dept. Is Said to Begin Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders

The investigation into Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.

The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE: A Street-Level View

Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.

What to Know About the Protests in Iran

Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted

President Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the Nobel laureate. She did not win his endorsement to become Venezuela’s president.

In Spain’s ‘Little Caracas,’ Venezuelan Exiles Are Still Waiting

In the largest Venezuelan community outside the Americas, many cheered Nicolás Maduro’s capture, but were adapting to the fact that his allies remained in charge.

Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media with disinformation campaigns and fake images.

A Ragtag Network of Activists Is Piercing Iran’s Digital Barricades

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Gives Trump Her Peace Prize Medal

The opposition leader María Corina Machado gave the prize to President Trump at the White House. The Nobel Committee has said that the honor is not transferable.

C.I.A. Director Meets With Venezuela’s Interim President in Caracas

Emergency Call Transcripts Record a Crisis Unfolding in Real Time

The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was instantly reported to the Minneapolis Police. The calls reflect shock, fury and confusion.

Renee Good Was Concerned About ICE, a Lawyer Says, but Wasn’t Following Agents