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Democrats Seek Maxwell Prison Visit, Citing Preferential Treatment

House Democrats told the attorney general that more than a dozen whistle-blowers had come forward with reports of Ghislaine Maxwell receiving perks in prison.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s time at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, has been a focus of significant backlash since she was relocated there last summer.
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Trump Says U.S. ‘Armada’ Is Heading to Iran

President Trump said the United States was “watching Iran” and sending a naval force there, despite also saying this week that his threats had halted executions.

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President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One as he flew back to Washington from Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday.
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The Message Behind Trump’s Lawsuit Against JPMorgan

The president’s legal efforts against the Wall Street giant and Jamie Dimon, its chief executive, have put Corporate America on edge.

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Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase has sought to walk a fine line in dealing with President Trump.
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A Big Storm

We explain what you can expect in the winter weather this week.

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In Boulder, Colo., in 2024.
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Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.

Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.

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Heavy snow and freezing raining can weigh down tree branches and power lines, causing equipment failures that can often cripple power systems.
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Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE

After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday.

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Many businesses across Minnesota are expected to close on Friday as part of a general strike against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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New York City Could Get a Foot of Snow. Mamdani Knows It’s a Test.

Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards. In several appearances this week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sought to show he is prepared.

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At a news conference on Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that he fully expected New Yorkers to judge him on how he responded to the weather.
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The Trump Crackup

Events are being propelled by one man’s damaged psyche.

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After TikTok Deal, Chinese Firms Search for a New Global Path

Chinese firms must contend with geopolitical tensions and mistrust to do business in the United States. Some are choosing to avoid the U.S. altogether.

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The short-video platform TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has become a geopolitical football in relations between the United States and China.
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Europe’s Leaders Scramble to Find a Path Forward With Trump

Leaders from across the European Union held an emergency summit in Brussels to discuss Greenland and, more broadly, their fragile relationship with America.

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President Trump addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
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