U.S. Commerce Dept. Inquiry Into Megaspeed Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention
11/9/2026 10:38 AM Open Story
An investigation into Megaspeed, a Singapore company that was buying advanced Nvidia A.I. chips, was transferred to the Justice Department after a top Nvidia executive reached out to Commerce Department officials.
A.I. Fueled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Elite Status, but Scandal Followed
11/9/2026 9:58 AM Open Story
As chips became essential components for A.I., executives like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang saw their personal wealth and profiles soar in a way the industry has not experienced before.
Democrats Demand Answers on Trump’s A.I. Policy Amid Spy Plot
11/9/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
Congressional leaders raise concerns in a letter as Nvidia investigates its chief executive’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
Nvidia’s Stock Price Drops After Investigation Into CEO Jensen Huang
11/9/2026 8:24 AM Open Story
The chipmaker’s size and significance to the A.I. trade means that Jensen Huang’s admission of a relationship with a businesswoman suspected of spying for China could reverberate across Wall Street.
Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth
11/9/2026 12:18 PM Open Story
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, set in motion a vote that must be taken within two days.
What Democrats Plan to Investigate After Election Victory
11/9/2026 2:48 AM Open Story
Following their midterm victories, Democrats are preparing to open wide-ranging investigations into President Trump, his family and his administration. Michael Gold, a Times congressional reporter, identifies the Democrats’ biggest targets.
Trump Veers Back Into Claims of Rigged Election, Questioning Midterm Results
11/9/2026 10:37 AM Open Story
President Trump, who initially said he would accept the midterm results, renewed his unsubstantiated claims that voting was manipulated.
Congress Has Reined In the Presidency Before. Here’s How to Do It.
11/9/2026 11:22 AM Open Story
History tells us that constitutional oversight can be a powerful tool — if wielded correctly.
An Anti-Trump Protest. Police Threats. Inside a Rift in Diabetes Research.
11/9/2026 8:41 AM Open Story
It began with a protest at an American Diabetes Association conference. Now a resulting boycott has caused a scientific slowdown, with no end in sight.
Could the Voter Backlash Against A.I. Actually Help the Economy?
11/9/2026 11:28 AM Open Story
Voter backlash could threaten the data center boom. Some economists think that could be a good thing.
What Is Congress’s Plan to Speed Up Energy Permits?
11/9/2026 9:14 AM Open Story
The sprawling bill, which has divided Democrats, would overhaul major environmental laws to streamline the permitting process.
Martin Luther King’s Lost Draft of ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Surfaces
11/9/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The document, hand written by Martin Luther King Jr., will be auctioned in January at Christie’s, which expects it to fetch more than $10 million.
Supreme Court Allows Construction of Trump’s Border Wall in Big Bend
11/9/2026 12:12 PM Open Story
The administration had asked the court to permit construction of a border wall in southwestern Texas, including areas within a national park.
Why Colorado Is at the Epicenter of So Many Supreme Court Clashes
11/9/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
In three recent cases, the conservative-dominated bench has ruled against the state and in favor of the rights of Christian business owners.
A Decade After Henry Worsley Died in Antarctica, His Son Tries to Reach the South Pole
11/9/2026 4:06 AM Open Story
A decade after Max Worsley’s father died crossing the continent, he embarks this month on his own journey into the lonely land his father loved.
Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape
11/9/2026 10:52 AM Open Story
A London judge said the former comedy star, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault last week, had shown a “casual, arrogant disregard” for women’s wishes.
Megyn Kelly, Elon Musk and Others Defend Russell Brand After Rape Conviction
11/9/2026 6:35 AM Open Story
The former star, whom a British judge sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison on Monday, became an anti-establishment flag-bearer through conspiracy-minded commentary.
Progressives Defied Their Party and Won Big. They Still Feel Ignored.
11/9/2026 11:34 AM Open Story
As Democrats prepare to take power in Congress, some centrists are brushing off the victories of left-wing candidates. The left is pushing back.
‘Talafreako’ Is, Accidentally, the Campaign Song of the Moment
11/9/2026 9:40 AM Open Story
An impromptu song by a Texas rapper has helped immortalize the frisky nickname of Senator-elect James Talarico.
At 87, Senfronia Thompson is Poised to Become the First Woman to Lead the Texas House
11/9/2026 11:30 AM Open Story
Senfronia Thompson, of Houston, would also become the first Black lawmaker to serve as speaker.
Independent Senate Candidates Ran in Deep-Red States and Lost Despite Democratic Support
11/9/2026 8:30 AM Open Story
The Democratic Party threw its support behind independent Senate candidates in deep-red states, but they came up short.
Her Death From Dengue May Signal That the Disease Is Here to Stay
11/9/2026 12:06 PM Open Story
In the past, Americans were infected with dengue after being bitten by mosquitoes while traveling. But now, most of the current transmission is from local mosquitoes.
‘You Can See Everything’: Amanda Seyfried Faces ‘The Dropout’
11/9/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
As they dissect Elizabeth Holmes’s persona, Nathan Fielder and Amanda Seyfried confront the nature of truth.
Trump Has Found His New Roy Cohn in Stephen Miller
11/9/2026 10:31 AM Open Story
Stephen Miller is the wartime consigliere Trump always wanted.
This Is How Democrats Won the Midterms
11/9/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
The Democrats still have a long way to go before they can govern the country productively. But the victors of 2026 have started to point the way.
Shoppers to Use Black Friday Sales to Stock Up on Essentials
11/9/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Shoppers strained by high costs of living are expected to put a priority on value this season, whether they’re buying gifts or everyday items for themselves.