https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:36:21 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:55:57 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/susie-wiles-chief-of-staff-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/susie-wiles-chief-of-staff-trump.html The new White House chief of staff is responsible for some of the most provocative policies of President Trump’s second term, as well as an aggressive approach to executive power. Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Tyler Pager Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:39:51 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Appointments and Executive Changes Wiles, Susie Trump, Donald J Alex Kent/The New York Times As President Trump’s domestic policy adviser, Mr. Miller has been one of the most deeply ideological members of the White House, and known for flexing his power. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/susie-wiles-trump-women.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/susie-wiles-trump-women.html A wave of high-ranking women have left the Trump administration in the past year. Many were replaced by men. Chris Cameron Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:53:13 +0000 Wiles, Susie Trump, Donald J Midterm Elections (2026) United States Politics and Government Appointments and Executive Changes Women and Girls Presidential Transition (US) Dhillon, Harmeet Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump talking with Susie Wiles at the White House last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/stephen-miller-white-house-chief-staff.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/stephen-miller-white-house-chief-staff.html The architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, Mr. Miller has been the public face of many of Mr. Trump’s immigration policies. Chris Cameron Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:56:14 +0000 Miller, Stephen (1985- ) Midterm Elections (2026) Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government Deportation Illegal Immigration Appointments and Executive Changes Presidential Election of 2024 Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times Stephen Miller in the White House with President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/turning-point-arizona-midterms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/turning-point-arizona-midterms.html Candidates backed by the right-wing activist group did not fare well, and the results set off recriminations from establishment Republicans. Reis Thebault and Sejal Govindarao Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:02:07 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Conservatism (US Politics) Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right Elections, Senate Elections, House of Representatives Governors (US) United States Politics and Government Turning Point USA Republican Party Ayotte, Kelly A Biggs, Andy (1958- ) Kirk, Charlie (1993- ) Kirk, Erika (1988- ) Kolodin, Alexander Swoboda, Gina Arizona Kenny Holston/The New York Times Erika Kirk, chief executive of Turning Point USA, during a Turning Point Action event in Phoenix in April. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/politics/democrats-midterms-2028-presidential-race.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/politics/democrats-midterms-2028-presidential-race.html At a moment of opportunity for the party, its long-feuding factions are seizing on the midterm results to make their case for tacking to the center or to the left. Lisa Lerer and Reid J. Epstein Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:11:20 +0000 Democratic Party Liberalism (US Politics) Progressivism (Theory and Philosophy) Midterm Elections (2026) Presidential Election of 2028 Emanuel, Rahm Khanna, Ro United States Politics and Government Haiyun Jiang/NYT; Charlie Riedel/AP; KC McGinnis for the NYT; Todd Heisler/NYT; Kevin Lamarque/Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/musk-trump-midterm-election-spending.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/musk-trump-midterm-election-spending.html Behind the scenes, the world’s richest person spent a record amount over two years to bend the country’s politics to his will. He couldn’t. Theodore Schleifer Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:05:42 +0000 Musk, Elon Midterm Elections (2026) America PAC Republican Party Texas United States Politics and Government Political Action Committees Paxton, Ken Talarico, James House of Representatives Senate Jason Henry for The New York Times Elon Musk has become by far the Republican Party’s biggest megadonor, spending nearly $500 million during the 2025-26 midterm election cycle. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/politics/midterm-ads-republicans-democrats.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/us/politics/midterm-ads-republicans-democrats.html In a Democratic landslide election, here are the ads that stood out. Some were effective, while others backfired. Shane Goldmacher and Tim Balk Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:03:35 +0000 Mississippi Elections, Senate https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-operation-vivaldi.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-operation-vivaldi.html After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders let New York Times journalists join them in bunkers and training grounds used to reverse some Russian territorial gains. Carlotta Gall, Kamila Hrabchuk and Mauricio Lima Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:01:41 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Drones (Pilotless Planes) Defense and Military Forces Remote Control Systems Donbas (Ukraine) Donetsk (Ukraine) Lyman (Ukraine) Ukraine Operation Vivaldi Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine) Mauricio Lima for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/business/economy/nvidia-chips-chinese-firms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/business/economy/nvidia-chips-chinese-firms.html The Commerce Department has approved dozens of Chinese companies to handle Nvidia’s H200 chips, some of which have ties to firms under sanctions over national security. Ana Swanson, Kalley Huang and Keith Bradsher Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:00:40 +0000 United States Politics and Government United States International Relations Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Computer Chips Artificial Intelligence Embargoes and Sanctions Data Centers International Trade and World Market Commerce Department NVIDIA Corporation The New York Times An industrial park for high-tech companies in Beijing. The company New Matrix lists the building as its address, but a company directory does not include the firm. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/chinese-spy-agency-nvidia-jensen-huang.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/us/politics/chinese-spy-agency-nvidia-jensen-huang.html A memo that circulated among U.S. policymakers cited intelligence that Alice Huang, a Chinese executive who developed a relationship with Nvidia’s leader, was an asset of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security. Julian E. Barnes, Tripp Mickle, Paul Mozur and Maggie Haberman Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:18:42 +0000 Espionage and Intelligence Services Industrial Espionage Artificial Intelligence Central Intelligence Agency Ministry of State Security of the People's Republic of China NVIDIA Corporation Huang, Alice (Technology Executive) Huang, Jen-Hsun Trump, Donald J Xi Jinping China Taipei (Taiwan) Zhejiang Province (China) Communist Party of China Megaspeed International Pte Ltd Manuel Orbegozo for The New York Times Jensen Huang, an influential ally of President Trump’s, is a pivotal figure in the intense global competition for A.I. supremacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/style/illeana-douglas-the-women-cat-fight.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/style/illeana-douglas-the-women-cat-fight.html After publishing a book about the 1939 classic “The Women,” the actress and writer talks about her film career and her role in #MeToo. Maureen Dowd Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:55:57 +0000 Movies Sexual Harassment Writing and Writers Douglas, Illeana Jungle Red! (Book) Television #MeToo Movement Crawford, Joan Cukor, George Jillian Freyer for The New York Times Douglas says she has learned to be “very strong and very direct.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/opinion/midterms-democrats-won-agenda.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/opinion/midterms-democrats-won-agenda.html If Democrats rise to this moment, they can turn a single night’s victory into a new American promise. The Editorial Board Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:45:35 +0000 United States Politics and Government Democratic Party Midterm Elections (2026) Naila Ruechel for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/opinion/trump-midterms-maga-base.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/opinion/trump-midterms-maga-base.html A Norma Desmond crash-out to end all crash-outs. Maureen Dowd Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:08 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Trump, Donald J Corruption (Institutional) Democratic Party Republican Party Daniel Ribar for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/briefing/hunkering-down.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/briefing/hunkering-down.html The urge to hibernate comes on strong as the days get shorter. But there are good reasons to resist, at least a little. Melissa Kirsch Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:24:46 +0000 internal-storyline-no internal-open-access-from-nl Hibernation Winter (Season) Seasons and Months https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/world/middleeast/eisenkot-israel-new-government.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/world/middleeast/eisenkot-israel-new-government.html Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable. David M. Halbfinger Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:42:56 +0000 Israel Politics and Government Eisenkot, Gadi Netanyahu, Benjamin Legislatures and Parliaments Lieberman, Avigdor Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Draft and Recruitment (Military) Yisrael Beiteinu (Israeli Political Party) Bennett, Naftali Lapid, Yair Abbas, Mansour United Torah Judaism Raam Party (Israel) Joint List (Israel) Yashar Party (Israel) Likud Party (Israel) Amit Elkayam for The New York Times Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief and the leading opposition candidate, at a campaign event in September in Haifa, Israel.