Trump Deepens Scrutiny of Minnesota, a Potential Model for Other Blue States
The White House is intensifying and broadening its probes into fraud in states led by prominent Democrats.
How The Times Is Drawing on Over a Century of Reporting in Venezuela
The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.
Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
Alaska Airlines to Buy 110 Boeing Planes as It Seeks to Expand
Alaska’s order, its largest ever, follows its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines and is part of its plan to expand, including overseas.
U.S. to Control Venezuela Oil Sales ‘Indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Says
Chris Wright said the Trump administration was in “active dialogue” with Venezuela’s government about the plan.
Why Trump’s Greenland Strategy Has the World on Edge
The president is again focused on acquiring the mineral-rich island. But lack of clarity about his goals and tactics is weighing on political and business leaders.
Warner Bros. Board Rebuffs Paramount’s Latest Buyout Offer
The board said the blockbuster deal it reached with Netflix last month posed less risk.
China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert
Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing.
Fed’s Independence Faces Critical Tests as Trump Seeks to Remake Institution
The central bank faces two major hurdles early on in 2026 that will determine the extent to which it operates free of political meddling.
China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”
Hilton Drops Bookings for Minnesota Hotel Accused of Turning Away DHS Agents
The hotel giant said it took “immediate action” against a Hampton Inn near Minneapolis after a video showed a worker declining Department of Homeland Security reservations.
Peter Zaffino, AIG’s Chief, Is Stepping Down in Latest Executive Reshuffling
The announcement that Peter Zaffino would step down as chief executive in June and become executive chairman sent the insurer’s stock tumbling.
How Venezuela’s Oil Could Shake Up the World Supply
The country could, eventually, attract investment and re-emerge as a force in the oil markets, but many analysts are concerned about an oversupply.
Will Welch to Leave GQ After 7 Years as Its Top Editor
Mr. Welch worked to move the men’s magazine away from what he called “manly-man tropes.” His next role will be with Pharrell, the men’s designer of Louis Vuitton.
The Rush to Profit From Maduro’s Capture
Trump administration officials are pushing American companies to quickly start investing in Venezuela. But energy giants have some major concerns.
New York Times Case Against Pentagon Will Move Quickly
The lawsuit, over the Defense Department’s new rules for journalists, is headed for oral arguments in March.
Victoria and Michael Wolff Document Their Lifestyle in ‘Our Amagansett House’
The author and Trump antagonist Michael Wolff has his wife, Victoria, to thank for his latest chapter: lifestyle influencer. Now she’s becoming one, too.
Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Companies like Kairos Energy are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Chevron’s Risky Bet to Stay in Venezuela May Now Give It an Advantage
The second-largest U.S. oil company, which kept pumping oil in the country after others left, could find it relatively easy to expand its operations if the political conditions there improve.