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In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims
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January 14, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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‘Like a Military Occupation’: Clashes Rise With Federal Agents in Minneapolis

Arrests and aggressive tactics by ICE and the Border Patrol, many seen on viral videos, have intensified the frustration and fear among residents.

In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims

The testimony, part of the derailed Georgia election interference case, makes clear how dismissive some senior Republicans were of claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.

With Crackdown on Protests, Iran’s Government ‘Is Only Buying Time’

Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.

World

Caught Between Superpowers, Canada Seeks a New Path in Beijing

The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations.

Beijing Won Its War for Blue Skies, but Villagers Are Paying the Price

China banned the burning of coal for heat around Beijing, but natural gas subsidies have run out, leaving many villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather.

A Timeline of Protests in Iran

Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly.

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U.S.

ICE Arrested Dozens of Refugees in Minnesota and Sent Them to Texas, Lawyers Say

The refugees, many of them from Somalia, had passed security screenings before coming to the United States. The Trump administration has vowed to “re-examine thousands of refugee cases.”

Timothy Busfield, Actor and Director, Turns Himself In for Child Sex Abuse Charges

He was booked on Tuesday, the Albuquerque police said. He is accused of inappropriately touching two boys on the set of a drama series.

Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow

Joseph H. Thompson, a career federal prosecutor who was the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota last year, was among those who resigned as the Justice Department sought to examine the woman’s supposed ties to activist groups.

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Politics

Trump Makes Obscene Gesture at Heckler in Ford Factory Tour

A White House spokesman said the president “gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”

The Minneapolis Mayor Who Cursed Out ICE Is No Stranger to Crisis

Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, has clashed with his party’s activist wing. His response to ICE has won him new respect at home and new foes in Washington.

Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders

It is unclear what possible crime might involve Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, who has warned in dire terms about the dissolution of American democracy.

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Business

China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets

China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.

Danish Wind Farm Developer Scrambles to Salvage U.S. Projects

Orsted’s C.E.O. says it plans to move quickly to complete a $6.2 billion wind farm off Rhode Island after a judge struck down President Trump’s bid to halt it.

Food Prices Were Stubbornly High Last Year

Beef, coffee and produce were among the items that surged in price, inflation data showed.

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Technology

Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofits Say

Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, organizations that work on tech issues said.

Microsoft Pledges to Pay More for Electricity, Drawing Praise From Trump

The tech giant is responding to concerns that data centers are driving up electricity costs in some communities.

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New York

Mayor Mamdani Names Transit Veteran as Taxi Commissioner

Midori Valdivia would head the Taxi and Limousine Commission, overseeing more than 115,000 for-hire vehicles. The mayor said drivers deserved a “forceful champion.”

Eric Adams Hawked a Crypto Coin. A Day Later, $1 Million Was Missing.

Officials tied to the venture insisted no money had been stolen, but the withdrawal caused the coin’s value to plunge.

Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, a Backbencher No More

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.

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Arts

Kiefer Sutherland Is Arrested After Assaulting Ride-Share Driver, Police Say

The actor also made “criminal threats” toward the driver, according to the Los Angeles police.

The Man From Plains Was Also a Painter

Amy Carter, the daughter of former president Jimmy Carter, selected paintings and memorabilia for two Christie’s sales. The prices might surprise you.

Smithsonian Turns Over More Records in the Face of a Trump Deadline

The institution, which is viewed as independent, has sought to reduce tensions with the White House by complying with some of its demands for documents.