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Trump Blames Shutdown for Republican Losses on Election Day

Speaking to senators at a breakfast, President Trump acknowledged that the results of Tuesday’s races were not a positive outcome for his party.

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President Trump at the White House on Wednesday.

Five Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court Tariff Argument

The Supreme Court justices grappled with the legality of President Trump’s tariffs in an oral argument that stretched for almost three hours.

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The justices agreed to hear the case on President Trump’s global tariffs on an expedited schedule.

Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protections for South Sudanese

6 November 2025 at 04:37
The program was first authorized for South Sudanese nationals in 2011. The Department of Homeland Security said that “renewed peace in South Sudan” and “improved diplomatic relations” justified the move.

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Downtown Juba, South Sudan. In recent weeks, the United Nations has warned of escalating armed clashes and food insecurity that is “widespread and deepening” in parts of the country.

Lawmaker Demands Accountability in Bloody Prison Beating Caught on Video

6 November 2025 at 04:57
State Senator Julia Salazar of New York said the officers accused of assault and sexual abuse in a 2023 case should face consequences.

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Ernastiaze Moore was being held at Sullivan Correctional Facility when four guards in tactical gear burst into his cell in January 2023.

FIFA Will Award Its Own Peace Prize Next Month in Washington

6 November 2025 at 03:48
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has built a close relationship with President Trump, who has groused about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has cultivated a close relationship with President Trump, visiting the White House several times this year and presenting him with gifts.

Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins

President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis.

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Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, speaking at the Capitol on Wednesday.

How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips

6 November 2025 at 03:15
Carmakers and their suppliers are piecing together new supply chains after a Chinese-owned company in the Netherlands was caught in the middle of the trade war, revealing European vulnerabilities.

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Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Mercedes, Stellantis and Nissan have formed task forces to keep production running and secure alternative chip supplies.

Where Things Stand With SNAP Benefits

Millions of low-income Americans will see staggering cuts and delays to their food stamps this month due to the government shutdown. Tony Romm, an economic policy reporter at The New York Times, walks us through the last several weeks of chaos around SNAP benefits.

Judge Berates Justice Dept. in Its Prosecution of Comey

6 November 2025 at 05:14
The flashpoint was the Justice Department’s failure to turn over seized communications from a confidant of Mr. Comey’s, Daniel C. Richman, a law professor at Columbia University.

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Former F.B.I. director James B. Comey as he appeared during the hearing on Capitol Hill in 2017.

U.S. Military Draws Up Nigeria Plans, With Limited Options to Quell Violence

6 November 2025 at 02:43
American forces are unlikely to be able to end a decades-long insurgency in Africa’s most populous country, despite President Trump’s order, officials said.

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Nigerian troops during a training exercise in July in Borno State, in the country’s northeast, which has experienced a surge of attacks.

France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal

6 November 2025 at 03:08
The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.

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French police secure the area outside the BHV Marais department store in Paris during a protest on the opening day of Shein’s first physical store.

Redistricting Battles, Set Off by Trump, Have Few Parallels in U.S. History

First, Texas redistricted. Other states followed, and now California. Some legal experts say it’s a crisis: “The wheels are coming off the car right now.”

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California voters on Tuesday passed Proposition 50, which could create as many as five new Democratic-leaning districts for the 2026 midterm elections.

A State-by-State Guide to the Gerrymandering Fight for Congress

6 November 2025 at 00:55
A redistricting arms race, started by President Trump’s push to redraw Texas maps in Republicans’ favor, continues, but it may be reaching its limits.

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Voters cast their ballots for Proposition 50 at the California Museum polling site on Tuesday.

For Zohran Mamdani, Winning Is One Thing. Governing Will Be Quite Another.

6 November 2025 at 02:27
Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani.

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will have to figure out how to enact his agenda of universal day care, free and fast buses, and rent freezes for stabilized tenants.

4 Progressive Mayors Offer Advice to Zohran Mamdani

6 November 2025 at 02:17
Tips from young liberals in office: Manage the stress. Keep your mom off Facebook. Plow the snow.

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Zohran Mamdani will run America’s largest city, a complex and daunting prospect.

In the Trump Era, Cheney’s Brand of Conservatism Became Obsolete

6 November 2025 at 02:05
Dick Cheney was once the face of hard-line conservatism. Then hard-line conservatism changed.

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A portrait of Vice President Dick Cheney hanging at the Republican National Committee office in Washington in 2006.

What Does Zohran Mamdani Want to Do as NYC Mayor? These Are His Top 5 Priorities.

5 November 2025 at 22:39
When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.

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“The first day I spend at City Hall will be very much like the last day I spend at City Hall: It will be focused on the cost of living crisis,” Zohran Mamdani said on the day before the election.

Zohran Mamdani’s Triumph in the NYC Mayoral Race Evokes Intense Reaction in Israel

6 November 2025 at 00:26
“The Big Apple has fallen,” a right-wing lawmaker said, reflecting broader worries in the Mideast country. Palestinians hailed the election as a sea change in the United States.

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Zohran Mamdani at his election night event at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn.

How Venezuela’s Military Might Respond to U.S. Attacks

6 November 2025 at 03:03
Venezuela has an arsenal of Russian weapons and armed civilian cells that could mount a guerrilla war. But a coup against President Nicolás Maduro? Don’t count on it.

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Venezuelan soldiers at the Colombia-Venezuela border last month.

One of UPS Jet’s Engines Detached From Plane in Louisville, Official Says

The aircraft’s left engine fell off as the plane rolled toward takeoff, according to safety investigators. At least 11 people died after the plane plunged to the ground.

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The jet erupted into flames after hitting the ground at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday. At least 11 people died.

Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping

6 November 2025 at 01:10
Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated.

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President Trump was a central character in this week’s elections, even though he never held rallies in Virginia or New Jersey, where key elections for governor unfolded.

Deadly Louisville Air Crash Disrupts One of World’s Busiest Cargo Hubs

6 November 2025 at 00:53
The crash killed nine people and forced a halt to operations at UPS Worldport, a major automated package sorting facility. UPS said that some deliveries could be delayed.

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Smoke rising from the crash site of a UPS flight near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Wednesday.

Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps in November Amid Government Shutdown

By: Tony Romm
6 November 2025 at 00:26
Anti-hunger groups and state officials have warned that the administration’s plans to make partial payments are onerous and could still result in severe harm.

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The extent and reach of the looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program became apparent in a series of court documents and policy memos.

Republicans Swiftly File Lawsuit in Bid to Block California’s New House Maps

6 November 2025 at 00:48
Republicans asked a federal court to block newly approved maps in California that were designed to flip as many as five House seats for Democrats.

© Zaydee Sanchez for The New York Times

California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure that redrew the state’s congressional districts to help Democrats flip up to five seats next year.
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