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Trump Signals a 'Seismic Shift,' Shocking the Washington Establishment

View in browser November 18, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia. Trump Signals a 'Seismic Shift,' Shocking the Washington Establishment The president-elect's early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government. The Hidden Truth Linking the Broken Border to Your Online Shopping Cart The incoming Trump administration promises an immigration crackdown. But for years, the on-demand economy has been fueled by unscrupulous staffing agencies exploiting migrant workers. Editors' Picks The Broken Promises of a Table Tennis Olympian Michael Hyatt used his charisma and tales of athletic prowess to persuade a string of women to open up their homes and wallets, leaving them disillusioned, bitter and in debt. Opinion | Jared Polis Wants to Win Back the Hippies The governor's embrace of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be no less significant to his success than his attention to affordability. World Russia Bombards Power Grid in One of War's Largest Attacks, Ukraine Says The attack lasted hours and involved around 120 missiles and 90 drones, officials in the country said. At least nine people were killed. Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks The attacks came as Israel's military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months. Haiti's Many Problems and Very Few Solutions, Explained A search for a solution to the crisis in Haiti is growing more urgent as gangs gain territory and thousands more flee their homes. See more world news U.S. In Pennsylvania, the Election Litigation Continues, With a Twist As a Senate recount plays out, at least four counties are ignoring an order from the State Supreme Court that undated or misdated mail ballots cannot be counted. A Star President's Resignation Was a Mystery. Was It All About Rankings? Florida's star president, Ben Sasse, was among the best paid university presidents ever. He promised a conservative overhaul, but then he resigned, leaving controversy and an embarrassing drop in the U.S. News rankings. New Wave of Offensive Texts Targets Hispanic and L.G.B.T.Q. People The F.B.I. is investigating messages that told people they would be deported or transported to a "re-education camp." They came after racist texts were sent to Black people. See more U.S. news Politics Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C. Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry. After Flurry of Cabinet Picks, Trump Rethinks Candidates for Treasury Secretary President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to invite the contenders for the role, including Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, to Mar-a-Lago this week. Gaetz Report Drama Brings a House Republican Feud Full Circle A vendetta over the congressional ethics investigation into Matt Gaetz helped sink the last speaker. The new speaker has moved to quash it. See more political news Business Liberals Are Left Out in the Cold as Social Media Veers Right If the election underscored anything about the internet, it was the ascendancy of social platforms for the right. That puts Democrats at a disadvantage. How to Stop a Late-in-Life Divorce From Ruining Your Retirement As the number of couples who split after the age of 50 rises, more Americans are looking at a retirement that is drastically different than they had expected. Paramount Takes Promotional Stunt to New Level for 'Gladiator II' The studio plans to air the same 60-second trailer on 4,000 TV, radio and digital channels on Monday. See more business news Technology How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn't all been easy. A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness A small study found ChatGPT outdid human physicians when assessing medical case histories, even when those doctors were using a chatbot. See more technology news Arts Cher Can, and Does, Turn Back Time In the first volume of her memoir (which she hasn't read), she explores her difficult childhood, her fraught marriage to Sonny Bono and how she found her voice. 'The Clock' Revisits New York. Is It Still of Our Time? Christian Marclay's 24-hour film — and a century of cinema history — is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, returning after more than a decade. Why 'Tammy Faye' the Musical Feels Like a Redemption The televangelist defended gay men during the AIDS crisis. Now she's getting perhaps the gayest tribute: a Broadway show led by Elton John. See more arts news New York Shen Yun's Longstanding Labor Practices Attract Regulators' Scrutiny The New York State Department of Labor has opened an inquiry into the global dance group and its treatment of the children and teenagers who stage its shows worldwide. Pat Koch Thaler, Sister to a Famed Mayor, Chose to Die on a Saturday Ms. Thaler, a former dean at N.Y.U., used her last interview to reminisce about her brother, Ed, and to publicize the alternatives to prolonging pain and suffering. Residents Evacuated Because of Fire on New York-New Jersey Border The voluntary evacuation plan was put in place in areas affected by the Jennings Creek wildfire. Officials encouraged residents of 165 homes to move out temporarily. See more New York news Obituaries Bela Karolyi, 82, Dies; Gymnastics Coach Was Revered, Then Repudiated He rose to fame leading the Romanian and U.S. Olympic teams. He was later caught up in scandals involving the abuse of young female gymnasts. Celeste Caeiro, Whose Flowers Gave a Name to a Revolt, Dies at 91 In Portugal in 1974, she spontaneously gave red carnations to soldiers on their way to ending a dictatorship in what became known as the Carnation Revolution. Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98 He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state. Lawrence Robbins, Lawyer for Prominent D.C. Figures, Dies at 72 He argued 20 cases before the Supreme Court and prepared witnesses like Marie Yovanovitch and Christine Blasey Ford for their congressional testimony. See more Obituaries Opinion David French Donald Trump Is Already Starting to Fail The president-elect is planting the seeds of his own political demise. Roxane Gay Enough To suggest we should yield even a little to Trump's odious politics is unacceptable. Even if we did, it would never be enough. Guest Essay Trump Can Speed Up the Inevitable in Ukraine He should force a settlement to save lives and avoid more destruction. Guest Essay How to Save Opera in America? Make It New Again. To survive and thrive, we can't rely on the glories of the past. See more Opinion Need help? 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