Today's Headlines: Trump Picks Key Figure in Project 2025 for Powerful Budget Role

November 23, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time

Top News

Trump Picks Key Figure in Project 2025 for Powerful Budget Role

Russell Vought, who would lead the Office of Management and Budget, has spent years building plans to rework the American structure of government in ways that would enhance presidential power.

Terms of Proposed Lebanon Cease-Fire Begin to Take Shape, Officials Say

Key details still needed to be worked out between Israel and Hezbollah, and disagreements could scuttle or delay any deal, the officials said. But some cited reasons for cautious optimism.

Emerging Details of Chinese Hack Leave U.S. Officials Increasingly Concerned

Leaders of the big telecommunications companies were summoned to the White House to discuss strategies for overhauling the security of the nation’s telecommunications networks amid growing alarm at the scope of a Chinese hack.

Editors’ Picks

A Stroke Paralyzed Jesse Malin. Next Month, He’ll Stand Onstage Again.

The New York rock stalwart suffered a rare spinal stroke at a dinner party last year. His journey back to music has been filled with painful challenges and hope.

Opinion | This House Democrat Keeps Winning in Trump Country. Here’s What She Knows.

Lessons from a Democratic winner in Trump country.

Today’s Videos

Video | Heavy Rains and Wind Wreak Havoc on the West Coast

A series of atmospheric rivers has caused flooding and damage in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of people.

Video | Why the Rain Won’t End the Drought in the Northeast

Hundreds of brush fires and wildfires have sparked all over the New York City region. Hilary Howard, who covers climate change and the environment in the region, explains what’s happening.

Video | How Saudi Arabia Is Stalling Global Climate Talks

Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi Arabia has since worked to undermine it, diplomats say. Lisa Friedman, a New York Times reporter covering climate policy and politics, describes how the opposition is unlike anything climate negotiators say they’ve seen before.

World

As Ukraine Fires U.S. Missiles, Putin Sends a Chilling Message

The Russian leader ominously declares that America risks nuclear war as it expands its aid.

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran

The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’

Israel Is Not an I.C.C. Member. How Can the Court Prosecute Israeli Leaders?

The jurisdiction of the court in The Hague can extend beyond member states.

See more world news

U.S.

Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.

Powerful Storm Soaks the Bay Area After Flooding Wine Country

An atmospheric river that has brought damaging wind, rain and snow to the Pacific Northwest fed a storm spreading as far south as Los Angeles.

Blue States Worry That Blocking Trump Will Be Tougher This Time

Democrat-led states successfully challenged policies during the first Trump administration. Now, they worry the new White House will be more prepared and less restrained.

See more U.S. news

Politics

Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.

Dr. Martin Makary Chosen to Head the F.D.A.

A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.

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

Labor Secretary Pick Is Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon

A moderate from a swing district, she received endorsements from several unions but narrowly lost her bid for a second House term.

Inside the Deadliest Job in America

Logging has long been a way of life for rural communities in the Pacific Northwest and South. It also comes with grave risk.

Why Trump Allies Say Immigration Hurts American Workers

JD Vance and others on the “new right” say limiting immigration will raise wages and give jobs to sidelined Americans. Many studies suggest otherwise.

See more business news