Today's Headlines: Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump

House Ethics Committee Was Set to Vote to Release Critical Report on Matt Gaetz

View in browser November 14, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump The party protected vulnerable incumbents and picked off Democrats in competitive districts, handing the president-elect a unified Congress to enact his agenda. House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz The committee has been investigating allegations that Mr. Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump's pick for attorney general, engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Ukraine Prioritizes Security, Not Territory, as Trump Pushes Truce Talks President-elect Donald J. Trump may accelerate the timetable for a truce. Kyiv views guarantees against renewed aggression as crucial to any settlement. Editors' Picks Cryptocurrency's Latest Disruption: A Dog Popularity Contest Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme? Opinion | There's a Better Way to Talk About Fluoride, Vaccines and Raw Milk How to build trust and make America healthy again. World Aid Deliveries to Gaza Remain Low Despite U.S. Warning to Israel The Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to increase the flow of aid, warning that aid shipments into Gaza in September had reached an alarmingly low level. After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It Flowers left at the site of the attack, which killed at least 35 people, were quickly removed. Censors deleted videos, articles and comments about it. After a Mayor's Beheading, Mexican Authorities Arrest His Top Security Official Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán was killed less than a week after taking office in Chilpancingo. On Tuesday, the authorities arrested the city's public security minister in connection with his death. See more world news U.S. Kennedy's F.D.A. Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President-elect Donald J. Trump's advisers on health, is taking aim at the agency's oversight on many fronts. 2 Workers Are Killed in 'Tremendous Explosion' at Kentucky Plant The explosion at a food-coloring facility in Louisville also injured several others and caused widespread destruction. Could Trump Shut Down the Department of Education? Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties. See more U.S. news Politics Trump and Biden Make Nice at the White House, at Least for 29 Seconds President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump's brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors. Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration The group's leaders, Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado, are ambitious Democrats likely to try to fill the party's looming leadership void. Republican Senators Elect John Thune as Next Majority Leader The institutionalist South Dakotan emerged victorious over a right-wing, MAGA-backed challenge from Senator Rick Scott of Florida. See more political news Business Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed's Victory Remains Incomplete Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal. N.L.R.B. Says Employers Can't Hold Mandatory Anti-Union Meetings The ruling, stemming from a complaint against Amazon, bars companies from compelling workers to attend meetings on unionization's downsides. Trump's Immigration Plans Could Bring an Economic Toll Expelling noncitizens on a mass scale is likely to raise prices on goods and services and lower employment rates for U.S. workers, many economists say. See more business news Technology Stand-Up, Drama and Spambots: The Creative World Takes On A.I. Artificial intelligence has become a subject for people in the art and theater worlds who are worried about being replaced by it. Crypto Industry Lobbies Trump and His Allies to Capitalize on Election Wins As Bitcoin soars to record highs, cryptocurrency executives are maneuvering to influence Donald J. Trump's transition and secure their policy goals. Tesla Issues Sixth Cybertruck Recall This Year Tesla said a defect could cause the electric truck to lose driver power and pledged to replace the affected part for free. See more technology news Arts 2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust Italian officials said they had dismantled a Europe-wide network of forgers and dealers selling works purported to be by A-list artists, mostly through auction houses. A New Set of Gits Releases Gives Mia Zapata Her Voice Back The Seattle frontwoman was killed in 1993, as her punk band was on the cusp of a breakthrough. Remastered recordings provide a chance to rewrite her story. The British Museum Gets a Giant Gift: $1.27 Billion of Chinese Ceramics Sir Percival David's collection, amassed in the early 1900s, includes prized vases and wine cups. "You simply couldn't build up a collection like this today," one expert said. See more arts news Movies 'Emilia Pérez' Review: A Song and Dance of Transformation The star of Jacques Audiard's showy new musical about a trans Mexican crime boss, Karla Sofía Gascón, adds soul to the melodrama. Zoe Saldaña also shines. Why the Messy Cardinals of 'Conclave' Make for Great Memes Thanks to characters we recognize from reality TV, the Vatican intrigues have jumped from stuffy prestige drama to the social-media scrum. See more movies news New York New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office. New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees. Brush Fire Burns in Manhattan, the Latest of Several Blazes in the Region The fire, in Inwood Hill Park at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week. See more New York news Media & Advertising Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election Prime-time viewership at MSNBC has fallen 53 percent from October, and jumped 21 percent on Fox News. The Streaming Wars Didn't Kill the Little Guys. In Fact, They're Thriving. Like Christmas shows? So does Hallmark+. Like horror? Dare to try Shudder. And British shows? There's BritBox and more. John Malone Reorders Media Empire as C.E.O. Exits Liberty Media, which owns stakes in Formula 1 and Live Nation, is spinning off some of its assets in a corporate restructuring. See more media & advertising news Food R.F.K. Jr. Scorns Trump's Fast Food Habit: 'Really, Like, Bad' and 'Poison' Intent on changing the U.S. food supply under the incoming Trump administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. passed judgment on the president-elect's culinary choices during a recent podcast interview. American Wine Trade Steels Itself for Possible Tariffs President-elect Trump says tariffs will help American businesses, but many in the wine industry foresee few benefits and a lot of pain for all involved. A Sheet-Pan Dinner That's as Pretty as It Is Fast My recipe for roasted sausages with grapes and onions works well with any type of sausage and any color grape (though red and purple are the prettiest). See more food news Science Did P'Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies. Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible. The Surprising Social Lives of Pythons Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others' company when given the chance to live socially. See more science news Magazine Nature's 'Swiss Army Knife': What Can We Learn From Venom? A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that's just the beginning. The One Spice I Could Never Give Up Tiny, mighty cumin seeds bring their gentle strength to a sweet, savory winter slaw. See more magazine news Well Ozempic Could Prevent Diabetes. Should It Be Used for That? New research shows that weight loss medications can stop the progression of prediabetes. Experts don't all agree on such a use for the drugs. Canada Detects Its First Human Case of Bird Flu A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalized in critical condition with the disease, and officials were working to find out how the person was exposed to the virus. Is Being Busy Good for People With A.D.H.D.? New research suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule. See more on Well Real Estate Palm Springs Reaches Nearly $6 Million Reparations Deal With Former Section 14 Residents The City Council is expected to vote on the settlement for residents of a neighborhood that burned more than 50 years ago. It could also consider another $21 million for community programs. $950,000 Homes in Indiana, Georgia and Texas A Mediterranean-inspired estate in Terre Haute, Ind., a contemporary farmhouse in Fayetteville, Ga., and a sprawling 1963 ranch-style home in Austin, Texas. Coming Home to Bed-Stuy Members of the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant hold a house tour once a year to show off the culture and history of the Black home aesthetic. See more real estate news Fashion & Style The Fashion World Fears High Tariffs President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands. A Loathsome Colleague Died. Why Is Everyone Pretending She Was So Great? A reader smells hypocrisy in his co-workers' proclamations of mourning and wants no part of it. Is he obligated to attend her funeral if his heart isn't in it? See more fashion news T Magazine This Season, Men's Accessories Go Heavy on Hardware These leather shoes and bags show off their buckles and straps. We Asked For Your Toughest Gifting Questions. Here Are Our Responses. What do you get for a sick loved one? A group of remote colleagues? A teenager interested in fashion? See more on T Magazine Obituaries John Robinson, Inspiring Coach of U.S.C. and L.A. Rams, Dies at 89 His Trojans won four Rose Bowls during his two stints at Southern California and shared one national championship. He took the Rams to two conference championships. Timothy West, Who Portrayed Kings and Prime Ministers, Dies at 90 A staple of British television, he played Churchill three times over a long career. Onstage, he was King Lear, Macbeth and Willy Loman. Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84 A renowned Supreme Court litigator, he argued the Republican side in Bush v. Gore, but later championed gay rights and undocumented children. Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek Tycoon With Ties to the Kennedys, Dies at 90 He built his family's oil-refining operation into one of the largest companies in the country, and then used his wealth to benefit charitable causes. See more Obituaries Opinion The Ezra Klein Show The End of the Obama Coalition Michael Lind on why Democrats are losing the core of their base. 1 HR 4 MIN LISTEN The Opinions David Brooks: Maybe Bernie Sanders Is Right Democrats need to disrupt the system to start winning elections. 10 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay How Resilient Is the Emerging Trump Coalition? It will be difficult for Democrats to reverse these dynamics. Guest Essay We Study Climate Change. We Can't Explain What We're Seeing. We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate. Guest Essay Trump Called His Win a 'Historic Realignment' of U.S. Politics. We Have Our Doubts. There are reasons to doubt that what happened in the election is a durable party realignment. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. 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