Behind the Colombia Blowup: Mapping Trump’s Rapid-Escalation Tactics

There were no Situation Room meetings and no quiet calls to de-escalate a dispute with an ally. Just threats, counterthreats, surrender and an indication of the president’s approach to Greenland and Panama.

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Arbel Yehud, Israeli Hostage, Is Seen in New Video Released by Islamic Jihad

The civilian, Arbel Yehud, should have been among the first two groups of hostages released on Jan. 19 and Jan. 25 under the cease-fire deal, according to the Israeli authorities.

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New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers

The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.

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Activist Investor Seeks to Oust U.S. Steel Chief Over Nippon Deal

The two steel makers are seeking to revive Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel after it was blocked by the Biden administration.

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Oil Companies Embrace Trump, but Not ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

Oil and gas executives welcomed President Trump’s early moves on energy policy, but many said they did not plan to increase production unless prices rose significantly.

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Pete Hegseth Targets D.E.I. in Early Directives at the Pentagon

“Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives were not welcome at the Pentagon.

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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race: A Pivotal Battle Over Abortion

A contest for control of Wisconsin’s top court may be even nastier and more expensive than its bitter 2023 predecessor, with the fate of an 1849 abortion ban and other policies at stake.

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Pete Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon on First Full Day

“Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters.

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3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Boston and Maine

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the light but rare earthquake on Monday morning.

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Trump’s Acts of Retribution Aim at the Future as Well as the Past

The president made good on promises to seek revenge against enemies during his first week back in power, signaling in the process that anyone who crosses him in the future could also suffer.

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