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Today — 20 November 2025NYT | Top Stories

Trump Wanted to Abolish FEMA. His Own Advisers Disagree.

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By: Maxine Joselow and Scott Dance
20 November 2025 at 03:57
A panel convened by President Trump is said to have rejected the president’s idea that the agency should “go away.”

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The homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, during a news conference with Texas officials following the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, in July.

George Conway, a Vocal Foe of Trump, Eyes Congressional Run

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By: Annie Karni
20 November 2025 at 04:13
The former conservative lawyer built a social media following with his harsh criticism of President Trump, who was the boss of his wife at the time.

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George Conway is moving closer to announcing a run for Congress in one of Manhattan’s wealthiest and bluest districts.

Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire, Officials Say

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By: Aaron Boxerman
20 November 2025 at 04:08
Israel’s military said it had launched attacks across Gaza after Palestinian militants shot at its troops. The six-week-old cease-fire has been pierced periodically by bursts of violence.

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Israeli soldiers and tanks gathered near the Gaza border in southern Israel on Monday.

After the Death of Two Titans, Where Are the Next Giant Art Patrons?

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By: Robin Pogrebin
20 November 2025 at 00:06
With the passing of Leonard A. Lauder and Agnes Gund amid financial headwinds, arts organizations worry that the cultural megadonor may be a thing of the past.

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George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Noah Baumbach on Fame and ‘Jay Kelly’

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By: Kyle Buchanan and Chantal Anderson
19 November 2025 at 18:00
The stars and the director look back on their days trying to break into the industry and how failure was part of the equation.

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Noah Baumbach with Sandler and Clooney in Beverly Hills.

Police Officer and Ex-Mayor Is Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Child

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By: Camille Baker
20 November 2025 at 03:36
The attack took place when the child was home alone, prosecutors said. The accused assailant, Sgt. Andrew LaBruno, ran unsuccessfully for the New Jersey State Legislature this year.

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December Rate Cut in Doubt as Fed Fault Lines Deepen, Minutes Show

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By: Colby Smith
20 November 2025 at 03:33
The central bank’s decision to lower interest rates last month was more divisive than it first appeared as officials splintered over how to weigh a weakening labor market against rising inflation.

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Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said recently that officials at the central bank held “strongly differing views.”

After Shutdown, Labor Department Says Some Data is Gone for Good

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By: Lydia DePillis and Colby Smith
20 November 2025 at 03:43
Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month.

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Incomplete data has major implications for central bank officials debating whether to lower interest rates for a third meeting in a row.

Saudi Arabia’s Return to Washington

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By: David E. Sanger， Melanie Bencosme， Leila Medina， James Surdam and Rebecca Suner
20 November 2025 at 02:00
David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington.

U.K. Vows to Ban Resale of Concert Tickets Above Face Value

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By: Ben Sisario
20 November 2025 at 01:00
The move aims to prevent “touts,” or scalpers, from charging exorbitant prices for sought-after shows.

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An Oasis concert in Wales this summer. British regulators opened an investigation after Oasis fans saw some seats on Ticketmaster more than double in cost from their advertised price.

Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal

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By: Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur
20 November 2025 at 03:07
Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his kingdom’s economy.

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On Tuesday, executives from many of the biggest tech companies, including Elon Musk, attended a dinner hosted by President Trump honoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.

Melania Trump’s Green Gown Signals Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Ties

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By: Vanessa Friedman
20 November 2025 at 00:29
At the official dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first lady offered an unexpected sign of allegiance.

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President Trump and Melania Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday for a state dinner.

Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield

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By: Elizabeth Williamson
19 November 2025 at 18:00
The clash is about strong personalities, an exacting homeowners’ association and a partisan divide that has reached the hyperlocal level.

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Frank Capone is a strict constructionist when it comes to homeowners’ association rules.

Netherlands Hands Back Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia

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By: Matthew Mpoke Bigg
19 November 2025 at 22:10
Uncertainty over the availability of the company’s chips, which are used in cars and electronics, had added to concerns of a global shortage.

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The headquarters of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker owned by the Chinese company Wingtech.

New Gene-Editing Strategy Could Help Development of Treatments for Rare Diseases

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By: Pam Belluck and Carl Zimmer
20 November 2025 at 00:00
Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.

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David R. Liu, a biologist at the Broad Institute and Harvard, is the lead author of a new study of a gene-editing strategy that could be standardized for multiple people with rare diseases.
Yesterday — 19 November 2025NYT | Top Stories

Tom Steyer Will Run for California Governor in 2026 Race

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By: Laurel Rosenhall
19 November 2025 at 22:00
Tom Steyer, who ran for president in 2020 and funded an effort to impeach President Trump, will join the crowded field trying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Tom Steyer, a billionaire who ran for president in 2020, is entering the crowded California governor’s race.

Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August

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By: Ana Swanson
19 November 2025 at 23:56
The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.

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The data gives the first look at trade patterns after President Trump introduced what is effectively a new trading system for the United States.

Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board

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By: Mike Isaac
20 November 2025 at 03:57
Mr. Summers departed the artificial intelligence company’s board after revelations of his communications with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Larry Summers’ exit from OpenAI is part of the widening fallout of those who were in the orbit of Jeffrey Epstein.

Jessica Tisch Will Remain Police Commissioner Under Mamdani

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By: Maria Cramer and Emma G. Fitzsimmons
20 November 2025 at 02:43
Commissioner Tisch, the current head of the New York Police Department, said she had agreed to serve in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s administration.

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“Leading this department is the greatest privilege of my life, and I am proud to continue doing it,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a statement.

What to Know About the Corruption Scandal Roiling Ukraine

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By: Constant Méheut
19 November 2025 at 20:13
An investigation into the state-owned nuclear power company has reached members of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Madrid on Tuesday. The scandal is especially sensitive for Mr. Zelensky after he tried unsuccessfully this summer to defang anti-corruption agencies.
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