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1. Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

   Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:09:11 -0000

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

2. NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Gets Federal Approval With Jan. 5 Start Date

   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:25:58 -0000

   The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

3. What to Know About NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan

   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:51:29 -0000

   Gov. Kathy Hochul has fast-tracked the new tolls to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Drivers could be charged beginning in January.

4. Elon Musk Gets a Crash Course in How Trumpworld Works

   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:39:19 -0000

   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.

5. What Elon Musk Needs From China

   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:41:44 -0000

   From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.

6. Trump Tries on His Crown

   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:28:23 -0000

   The Constitution is not a grant of power for a king.

7. Election Myths, Traps, Truths and Lessons

   Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:08:13 -0000

   We won’t have enough data to tell the full story of the election for some time. But there are a few things we can say for sure now.

8. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on Winning a Trump District and Fixing Congress

   Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:56:56 -0000

   Lessons from a Democratic winner in Trump country.