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Trump Cabinet: Inside the Many Ideologies of His Nominees

One faction of prospective nominees appears focused on revenge, another on calming markets and a third on relentlessly — perhaps hopelessly — cutting people and budgets.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:02:32

Trump Is Running His Transition Team on Secret Money

Breaking with past practice, President-elect Donald J. Trump has not agreed to disclose the donors paying for his planning effort or to limit their contributions.

Published: 2024-11-24 10:03:55

What to Know About Brooke Rollins, Trump’s Choice for Agriculture Secretary

A Texas native, Ms. Rollins worked in the first Trump White House and has also led two influential conservative think tanks.

Published: 2024-11-24 18:27:18

What Bondi Might Do as Attorney General

Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Justice Department fought to overturn the Affordable Care Act, and has lobbied for Amazon, Uber and General Motors.

Published: 2024-11-22 12:44:37

Hezbollah Fires Waves of Projectiles Into Israel After Deadly Strike in Lebanon

The waves of attacks on Sunday came amid diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire in the conflict.

Published: 2024-11-24 23:25:14

Rabbi Found Dead in Dubai in What Israel Calls Terrorist Act

The Israeli authorities called the killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan an act of terrorism. The Emirati government said it had arrested three people in connection with the murder.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:02:24

Israel Conducts Widespread Strikes Near Beirut

As negotiators inch toward a cease-fire deal, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has intensified.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:57:03

How Southwest Airlines Lost Its Groove

For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.

Published: 2024-11-24 10:02:36

New York City Hotel Rates Soar to Record Heights as Holiday Travel Nears

Hotels charged an average of $417 per night in September, the highest monthly rate ever for the city. “I don’t understand how normal people can go there,” one tourist said.

Published: 2024-11-24 08:00:11

At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning

Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a center in Virginia say it helps sustain them.

Published: 2024-11-24 08:00:48

Chinatown Vendor Tallies Neighborhood’s Decline in $1 Plastic Bracelets

A longtime vendor in Manhattan’s Chinatown is finding it harder to make a living as people shun his intricate crafts, haggle over cheap knickknacks and shift their spending online.

Published: 2024-11-24 08:00:12

World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

Published: 2024-11-25 01:23:11

The Lyrics to “+57” Causes Backlash in Colombia, a Reggaeton Hot Spot

A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.

Published: 2024-11-24 10:01:58

Donald Trump Thinks He Won’t Have Enough Power

The once and future president’s constitutional gimmicks are embarrassingly transparent.

Published: 2024-11-24 22:43:20

Joel Grey: ‘Cabaret’ Was a Warning. It’s Time to Heed It.

Much has changed since the show debuted on Broadway in 1966, but it’s what hasn’t changed that should worry us.

Published: 2024-11-24 14:00:05

The Democrats Are in Trouble. This Man Can Save Them.

The theories of the 20th-century philosopher John Rawls can inspire a new way for Democrats to find relevance.

Published: 2024-11-24 15:05:35

There’s a Simple Way to Stop Dangerous Wildfires. We Barely Use It.

We don’t use prescribed burns enough.

Published: 2024-11-25 02:17:19

Washington Curtails Intel’s Chip Grant After Company Stumbles

The Biden administration is reducing its award to the chip maker, partly to account for a multibillion-dollar military contract.

Published: 2024-11-25 01:31:19

Chuck Woolery, Host of ‘Love Connection,’ Dies at 83

After a career that included stints on “Wheel of Fortune” and other popular game shows, he took a combative turn as a right-wing podcast host.

Published: 2024-11-24 17:59:30

Dartmouth Sorority and 2 Fraternity Members Are Charged After Student’s Drowning

The 20-year-old student died this summer after attending an off-campus party. The fraternity members and sorority were charged with offenses related to providing alcohol to minors.

Published: 2024-11-24 20:47:11