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Trump’s Choice for Fed Chair Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.

Kevin Warsh is known as a consensus builder, a skill he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.

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For This Top Economist, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in the Fed Race

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Colby Smith, Melanie Bencosme, Sutton Raphael, June Kim and Thomas Vollkommer

A Hawkish Fed Chair Could Haunt Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.

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Sell America Is the New Trade on Wall Street

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U.S. Immigration
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ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants

Agents can now carry out broader sweeps of suspected undocumented migrants, in addition to targeted operations to arrest specific people.

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Calling the Protests in Minnesota an Insurgency Poses Dangers

Using the language of war could make civil debate difficult and lower the bar for violence on both sides, experts said.

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A Minnesota School District Guards Against ICE, From Dawn to Dusk

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Senate Passes Deal to Fund Government and Negotiate ICE Limits

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The Interview

‘A Terrifying Line Is Being Crossed’: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis

The Times spoke to Mr. Frey not long after President Trump’s border czar promised to de-escalate the situation in the city.

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Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say

The Justice Dept. finished its release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, though officials conceded it was unlikely to quell suspicions around the case.

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Here’s What to Know About This Batch of Files

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Europe’s Leaders Try to Reduce Dependence on Trump

Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.

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Analysis

U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms

As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.

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Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’

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Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Push Billions in Weapons Aid to Israel

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The Delightful Mania of Catherine O’Hara

She was especially adept at playing women who had been cast off but maintained an inflated sense of self, always with a comedic payoff, our critic writes.

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Where to Stream O’Hara’s Best Performances

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They’re Stepping Up on ‘The Pitt’

Four actors discuss the evolution of their young clinician characters. In Season 2 they are a little older, a little wiser and still soaked in fake blood.

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sondheim

Some notable fans — including Judy Collins, Mandy Patinkin and Renée Fleming — and Times writers and editors pick 4 songs to seal the deal.

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Rybakina Beats Sabalenka in Sets to Win Her First Australian Open Title

Elena Rybakina, the fifth seed, beat the world No. Aryna Sabalenka to prevent her opponent from claiming a fifth Grand Slam title.

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A Blizzard at the Beach? The Carolinas Prepare for an Unusual Weekend Forecast.

Southern towns more used to hurricane preparation than snowstorms may experience some of their highest snow totals in years.

5 min read

What to Know About the Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Trial

The men used their wealth and fame to lure women and then assault them, prosecutors said. The brothers have denied all allegations.

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Three Hours of Free Power and Other Ideas to Lower Utility Bills

Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them.

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Russia’s Oil Revenue, the Lifeblood of Its War Machine, Is Plummeting

The new reality has forced the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase debt, and hovers over peace talks with Ukraine.

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Opinion

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Trump Could Interfere With the Midterm Elections. You Can Help Defend Them.

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James Robinson and Katie G. Nelson
ICE Took Their Classmate. They Started Writing Letters.

Maureen Dowd
Slovenian Sphinx Flick Nixed!

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Oren Cass, Jason Furman and Natasha Sarin
‘Relieved,’ ‘Enthusiastic,’ ‘Nervous’: Three Economists React to Trump’s Fed Pick
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The Morning

Good Company

Melissa Kirsch discusses the new and old shows to watch this winter.

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Drilling Is Underway to Examine Antarctica’s Melting Ice From Below

A team hopes to place instruments beneath the Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through ice. We watched them work.

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Children Sent Us Antarctica Questions. Here Are the Answers.

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