The Federal Trade Commission said the oil giant can acquire the smaller company as long as the chief executive of Hess does not join its board.
Month: September 2024
Disoriented in America: Two Political Plays Reflect a Changed Country
The Off Broadway plays “Fatherland” and “Blood of the Lamb” explore the grief, anger and fear of no longer recognizing the country you love.
Harris Tries to Goad Trump Into Another Debate
At a rally in Las Vegas, Vice President Kamala Harris played up the vice-presidential debate set for Tuesday and pushed for another face-off with former President Donald J. Trump.
Top Adams Aides Get Married as Investigation Swirls Around Them
At a wedding in Martha’s Vineyard, key players in City Hall sought refuge this weekend from the several federal investigations plaguing Mayor Eric Adams’s administration. A day after Mr. Adams pleaded not guilty to criminal charges including bribery and fraud, Sheena Wright, Mr. Adams’s first deputy mayor, and David C. Banks, the schools chancellor, married…
Republicans Criticize Trump Over His Insults of Harris
Several Republicans distanced themselves from their party’s standard-bearer after he called Vice President Kamala Harris “mentally disabled.”
Five Court Cases to Watch Ahead of Election Day
A blizzard of voting lawsuits are landing in swing states in the final weeks before the election. Here’s a guide to the cases that could matter most.
Trump’s Answer to Harris’s Border Trip: Calling Her ‘Mentally Disabled’
Former President Donald J. Trump assailed Vice President Kamala Harris in harshly personal terms in what he conceded was “a dark speech.”
As Hezbollah Threat Loomed, Israel Built Up Its Spy Agencies
After the 2006 war with Hezbollah, Israel invested heavily to intercept the group’s communications and track its commanders in a shadowy war that ultimately led to the killing of the group’s leader.
Strike on Hezbollah Deepens Disconnect Between Biden and Netanyahu
Israeli officials gave their American counterparts no advance warning of the strike that killed Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, according to U.S. officials. But Mr. Biden said the killing was “a measure of justice” for victims of Hezbollah terrorism.
Could We See a 270-268 Election? The Polls Are Tighter Than Ever.
The latest Times/Siena polls show Harris slightly ahead in Michigan and Wisconsin, with a healthy lead in Nebraska’s Second District.