Commentary Magazine – December 2024 Preview
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The New York Times — Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
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.
Matt Gaetz Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
The Florida congressman, a polarizing figure on Capitol Hill, could give President-elect Donald J. Trump an ally at the top of the Justice Department who would not resist his directives.
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.
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.
The New York Times — Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Why Was There a Broad Drop-Off in Democratic Turnout in 2024?
Many Democrats failed to turn out to vote at the rate they did in 2020 when they ousted Donald Trump, according to an analysis of election data.
Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’
The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.
California Counts Methodically as House Control Hangs in the Balance
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.
How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool
The character Marce the Recycler has created an enthusiastic dedication to proper waste separation among her devoted fans.
The New York Times — Monday, November 11, 2024
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Over 30 Palestinians, Emergency Services Say
The strike hit a house in the city of Jabaliya, which has repeatedly come under attack as the Israeli military has pressed an offensive in northern Gaza.
As Trump Returns to Power, Allies and Adversaries Expect a Wave of Revenge
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s momentary talk of unity on election night may underestimate the depth of his resentment after multiple impeachments, investigations, indictments and lawsuits.
Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.
Government unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.
The White House Will Be Shedding Its Union Label
After gains by organized labor under President Biden, a second Trump administration is likely to change course on regulation and enforcement.
The New York Times Magazine-Nov. 10, 2024
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5 Takeaways From Nancy Pelosi’s Interview With The New York Times
In her first extended interview after the election, the former House speaker was not interested in analyzing Democratic losses and was eager to put a sunny spin on the future. By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
He Made a Daring Escape From China. Then His Real Troubles Began.
He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.By Nyrola Elimä and Ben Mauk
America’s Split Screen on Abortion
The abortion rights movement won in many states — even some that voted for Donald Trump. Where does it go from here? By Emily Bazelon
The New York Times — Sunday, November 10, 2024
Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game, and Stare at a Dark Future
In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat, pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues.
Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout
Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.
Smile, Flatter and Barter: How the World Is Prepping for Trump Part II
Foreign leaders have rushed to ingratiate themselves with Donald J. Trump in recent days, nervously recalling the clashes, insults and feuds of his first presidency.
She Was a Child Instagram Influencer. Her Fans Were Grown Men.
“Jacky Dejo” was introduced to social media by her parents as a snowboarding prodigy. Now 18, she has seen the dark side of the internet — and turned a profit from it.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday (November 9, 2024): After a “magnificent victory” for Donald Trump in the US election, Charles Hecker and Vincent McAviney unpack this week’s news. They discuss Musk’s call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, the three men charged with an “Iran-linked” assassination attempt and how world leaders will win Trump’s favour in his second term.
Plus: journalist HJ Mai speaks to voters in Washington and Monocle’s Chris Cermak on the health of democracy with Moldovan election officials.
The New York Times — Saturday, November 9, 2024
With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’
Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.
California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration
Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.
Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble After California Fire
The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.
As Trump’s New Term Looms, Hochul Considers Reviving Congestion Pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing pressure from supporters of the contentious tolling plan, is said to be exploring options for adopting it in some form.
The New York Times — Friday, November 8, 2024
How Trump Won, and How Harris Lost
He made one essential bet: that his grievances would become the grievances of the MAGA movement, and then the G.O.P., and then more than half the country. It paid off.
How Trump Connected With So Many Americans
Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.
For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’
Kamala Harris’s resounding defeat affirmed the worst of what many Black women believed about their country, even as some looked to the future with a wary determination.
Resist or Retreat? Democratic Voters Are Torn About Whether to Keep Fighting.
Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again.
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The Economist Magazine – November 9, 2024 Preview
Donald Trump’s victory was resounding. His second term will be, too
Congress is not likely to be much of a constraint on him
Losers from Labour’s budget
Businesses and farmers will be hit with more tax
Germany’s political mess
Olaf Scholz finally runs out of patience with Christian Lindner
In praise of open-source AI
Their critics dwell on the dangers and underestimate the benefits
The best TV of 2024
The small screen claims some riveting shows this year, both new and returning
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