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Immigrants Across U.S. Rush to Prepare for Trump Crackdown

View in browser November 25, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News 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. Immigrants Across U.S. Rush to Prepare for Trump Crackdown Donald Trump's promise to carry out mass deportations has driven fearful immigrants to seek protections and advice. Hezbollah Fires About 250 Projectiles Into Israel After Deadly Strike in Beirut The waves of attacks on Sunday came amid diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire in the conflict. Editors' Picks What Ever Happened to the Lady Jaguars? When we met them a dozen years ago, they were teenagers in trouble, playing for a basketball team that always lost. Did they find a way to win at life? Opinion | Donald Trump Thinks He Won't Have Enough Power The once and future president's constitutional gimmicks are embarrassingly transparent. World An Israeli Rabbi Is Abducted and Killed in the U.A.E. 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. Raging Waters Were Headed Their Way. Why Did Nobody Tell Them? Torrential rains in Valencia, in eastern Spain, caused flooding that killed more than 200 people. The deluge started inland. It took the authorities hours to warn those downstream. A Corruption Case That Spilled Across Latin America Is Coming Undone Operation Car Wash, which started in Brazil, revealed a bribery scheme that spanned at least 12 countries. Brazil's Supreme Court has reversed much of its impact. See more world news U.S. 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. 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. The Surprising Impact of North Carolina's New Voter ID Law After a decade of battles over voter ID, the law that finally went into effect landed with a whimper, not a bang. See more U.S. news Politics Trump's Cabinet: Many Ideologies Behind the Veil of 'America First' One faction of prospective nominees appears focused on revenge, another on calming markets and a third on relentlessly — perhaps hopelessly — cutting people and budgets. 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. Elon Musk Gets a Crash Course in How Trumpworld Works The world's richest person, not known for his humility, is still learning the cutthroat courtier politics of Donald Trump's inner circle — and his ultimate influence remains an open question. See more political news Business 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. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies. Connecticut Couple Charged in $1 Million Theft of Lululemon Goods Investigators said the couple used trickery and misdirection to steal merchandise from Lululemon stores in at least five states. See more business news Arts The Voice of Milhouse on Saying Goodbye to 'The Simpsons' After 35 years of voicing Bart's unlucky but indefatigable best friend, Pamela Hayden is retiring. She still has high hopes for his future. Chasing the Perfect Photograph in Amish Country In his mission to document the earth's food supply, George Steinmetz recovers the human element in aerial photography — and in farming. Ahead of his new book, he brings our critic into the field. Blue Man Group to End New York Run After Three Decades Off Broadway The troupe is also closing its Chicago company, but continues to perform in Berlin, Boston, Las Vegas and, soon, Orlando. See more arts news New York 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. Former Obama Aide Enters the New York City Mayor's Race Michael Blake, a former state assemblyman and a veteran of the Obama administration, joins a crowded field of candidates running against Mayor Eric Adams. Trump Chooses New York Doctor to Be Next U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Janette Nesheiwat is a medical director for a chain of urgent care clinics. Her sister served as an adviser in the first Trump administration. See more New York news Obituaries 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. Rico Carty, Exceptional Hitter Who Was Stymied by Injuries, Dies at 85 A Dominican baseball star, he had a dazzling rookie year and became a pioneering designated hitter, but injuries and tuberculosis held him back. Tony Campolo, Preacher Who Challenged Religious Right, Dies at 89 A mesmerizing speaker, he urged his fellow evangelicals to turn away from politics in favor of the values of charity and love espoused by Jesus. Charles Dumont, Who Wrote Enduring Melodies for Édith Piaf, Dies at 95 His dozens of songs included "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien," a powerful anthem of redemptive love that became one of Piaf's signature songs. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay I Starred in 'Cabaret.' We Need to Heed Its Warning. Much has changed since the show debuted on Broadway in 1966, but it's what hasn't changed that should worry us. Guest Essay 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. Guest Essay Taiwan Is Ready to Defend Democracy. Is Trump? Many Americans voted for border security. Try living right across from China. Guest Essay There's a Simple Way to Stop Dangerous Wildfires. We Barely Use It. We don't use prescribed burns enough. Peter Wehner 'A God Who Continually Surprises Us': A Q&A With a Theologian Who Changed His Mind About Gay Marriage Can God be wrong? 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. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018