Six Big Political Questions for 2026
A wildly important midterm year is off to a chaotic start, with a raid in Venezuela, an uneasy economy and more. Here’s what we’re curious about. Source: Original News
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David R. Young, 89, Is Dead; Nixon Aide Steered the Watergate ‘Plumbers’
He took part in White House machinations to stop damning leaks of classified information and directed the break-in at the Democrats’ headquarters that undid a presidency. Source: Original News
Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes
At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year. Source: Original News
For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn’t Enough
Some pardoned rioters have been rearrested. Others returned to poverty and mental health challenges. And many became consumed by resentment and demands for payback. Source: Original News
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. Source: Original News
Denmark’s Leader Says Trump ‘Should Be Taken Seriously’ on Greenland
The Danish prime minister’s comments on Monday came a day after she told President Trump to “stop the threats” against the semiautonomous Danish territory following the U.S. military raid in Venezuela. Source: Original News
White House to Present Updated Plans for Trump’s Ballroom
After pressure from preservationists, the administration is expected to present the plans to a planning commission and make them public for the first time. Source: Original News
New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said. Source: Original News
Republican Lawmakers Like MTG Have Criticized Trump as They Depart Congress
It turns out that few things liberate Republicans to speak their minds about President Trump like the fact that they are departing Congress. Source: Original News
Hegseth Starts Proceedings Against Sen. Mark Kelly Over His Remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted the senator for “seditious” remarks. Mr. Kelly said he had done nothing wrong and cited similar comments by Mr. Hegseth. Source: Original News