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Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Plans to Resign in January
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November 22, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump and Mamdani Strike Optimistic Tone, Sidestepping Past Critiques

The meeting between President Trump and the incoming mayor of New York City was strikingly warm for two men who had expressed deep concerns about each other’s leadership.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Plans to Resign in January

Ms. Greene, who was elected in 2020, had positioned herself as a die-hard Trump supporter until a series of recent ruptures with the president, who recently unendorsed her.

Supreme Court, For Now, Keeps in Place Texas Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

State officials have asked the justices to allow it to use a newly redrawn map for the 2026 midterms, part of a nationwide redistricting push by President Trump.

World

Trump Says Violence Against Christians in Nigeria Is ‘Genocide.’ It’s Not So Simple.

There are widespread attacks across the country affecting many religious and ethnic groups. Many of them defy a simple explanation.

Russian Exiles See Europe Visa Rule as Blow Against Them, Not Putin

The European Union said the decision was prompted by sabotage attacks in Europe, but Russians living abroad say Europe is punishing ordinary people.

A Colossal, Hidden Pile of Trash Ignites an Outcry in Britain

The discovery of a mountain of garbage near a highway is the latest example of what experts say is a growing problem of criminal organizations profiting from illegal dumping.

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U.S.

‘Fascist’? ‘Communist’? For an Afternoon, They Were Just 2 Guys From Queens.

Acid insults were set aside as New York’s mayor-elect and the president promoted their shared goals.

U.S. Defends Decision to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

Prosecutors argue that Mr. Mangione can receive a fair trial, despite his lawyers’ concerns about “damaging” statements from the attorney general about the murder case.

The Professors Who Stayed Close With Epstein

Even as the disgraced financier’s crimes were revealed, newly released emails show how academics at top universities stuck by Jeffrey Epstein, often seeking his help and offering it in return.

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Politics

The Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie? It’s Getting Mixed Reviews.

Zohran Mamdani and President Trump seemed to cast aside their months of traded insults, a development that seemed good for New York City but odd to some followers.

The Unlikely Center of 2025 Politics: California

Thanks to Newsom, Trump and redistricting, the deep-blue state is in the thick of national politics.

Comey Seeks to Dismiss Charges Based on Grand Jury Errors

The request to dismiss the case came after Lindsey Halligan acknowledged she had never shown a final version of the indictment to the entire grand jury for a vote.

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Business

Eli Lilly Reaches $1 Trillion in Value, Buoyed by Demand for Its Weight Loss Drugs

The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.

Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska

The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.

Judge Places Hold on I.R.S. Data Sharing With ICE

A judge halted a federal deportation effort Friday, writing that the tax agency had illegally disseminated the data of some migrants.

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Arts

Watch a ‘Wonderful’ Moment From ‘Wicked: For Good’

The director Jon M. Chu narrates a sequence from his film featuring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldblum performing the song “Wonderful.”

Protesters Interrupt a Performance of ‘Carmen’ at the Met Opera

One of the protesters, who were arrested and removed from the hall, denounced the billionaire David H. Koch.

‘Initiative’ Review: High School as an Epic Struggle

A new production at the Public Theater takes up five hours of stage time to tell the story of a group of friends from their first day to graduation.

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New York

A Tap-to-Pay Society Is Leaving These New Yorkers Behind

As fewer people carry cash, vendors, street performers and people experiencing homelessness and unemployment are at a disadvantage.

Citizenship Ceremonies Are Back On in Upstate New York After Abrupt Halt

At least seven counties had been affected by the interruption in celebrations for people who were becoming naturalized citizens.

New Jersey Congressman’s Aide Faked Anti-Trump Slashing Attack, U.S. Says

Natalie Greene, 26, who worked for Representative Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, falsely claimed she was attacked at a nature reserve, the authorities said.

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Food

Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup at the Push of a Button

And more reader (and staff) favorites from this week.

28 Thanksgiving Recipes Our Readers Make Year After Year

Simple roast turkey, cranberry curd tart, mushroom Wellington and more well-loved dishes for a flawless feast.