Politics and Government
- Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’ - Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action.
- Israeli Police Question Top Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document Case - Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, was detained for questioning on Sunday over accusations that he sought to impede an investigation.
- Trump Is ‘Chest-Beating’ Over a Retreat - The round table convenes to discuss the start to Trump’s 2026, from Greenland to Minnesota and Venezuela.
- Iran Braces for Weekend of Protests. Here’s What to Know. - Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
- Trump Eyes Greenland, and Europe Figures Its Best Bet Is a Negotiation - European officials were stunned that President Trump restated his desire for Greenland after a yearlong effort to dissuade him, according to diplomats and others.
- How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country - Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.
- Trump Urges Oil Companies to Speed Work in Venezuela - The president met with executives on a day when the U.S. seized another tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.
- What to Know About the Protests in Iran - Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.
- Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand. - Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.
- Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela - Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.