New York Times Opinion

‘American Carnage 2: Ultimate Carnage’: Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s Inaugural Address

Fourteen Opinion writers assess the substance and style of Trump’s speech.

Danielle Ofri

Doctors and Nurses Should Get Ready for Mass Deportations

Doctors have a responsibility to reassure their patients, regardless of immigration status, that they are welcome and protected.

Greg Grandin

Trump Dreams of a New American Empire

He is tapping into a vision of a United States that is forever growing, forever moving outward.

James Pogue

How Long Can the Alliance Between Tech Titans and the MAGA Faithful Last?

Trump’s unruly coalition is threatening to tear itself apart.

New York Times Opinion

Two of the World’s Leading Thinkers on How the Left Went Astray

Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel debate the value of open borders and what we owe migrants.

Twenty-two States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

The lawsuit to block the president’s executive order is the first salvo in what is likely to be a long-running legal fight over immigration policy.

Garth Hudson, Multifaceted Musician With the Band, Dies at 87

He was the last surviving original member of one of the most influential groups of the 1960s and ’70s, with its blend of rock, r&b and country.

Paris Olympics Medals Are Tarnishing, Putting LVMH in the Spotlight

The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate, which has declined to comment on their deterioration.

Do LED Face Masks Work?

These light-emitting devices are all over the internet. We asked experts if they can reduce wrinkles, clear acne and more.

Israel’s Military Chief to Step Down Over Hamas Attack

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the Israeli military throughout 15 months of war in Gaza, said he was resigning over its failure to protect against the 2023 assault.

Their Homes Are Intact, but the Fire Damage Inside Is Unbearable

Some evacuees from the Eaton fire have been allowed back into their homes, only to find that smoke and ash have made living there impossible for now.

Packed In for Trump’s Indoor Inauguration, Awkwardness Abounds

Tech billionaires, foreign leaders, ex-presidents and political nemeses. How did everyone behave?

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