Nvidia Chief, Jensen Huang, Is Seen as Target of Chinese Spy Plot

A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was found to be passing intelligence to Beijing. President Trump was briefed and took no action.Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, is influential at the White House on technology policy and has developed a close relatio

J Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Ana Swanson, Paul Mozur, Tripp Mickle and Julian E. Barnes

U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy.

B Ben Casselman

Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.A factor pushing prices up this year has been a severe energy crunch created by the war with Iran that sent oil prices soaring.

A Aruni Soni

The Fed Risks Falling Behind in its Inflation Fight

Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaking on Wednesday.

C Colby Smith

Third-Party Spoilers, Long Fueled by Both Parties, Could Matter This Year

The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska has drawn the most attention, but both parties are quietly trying to use little-known candidates in other battlegrounds to siphon votes, too.Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher in Alaska, was recruited by Democratic operatives to join the race against Senator Dan S. S

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The Red States That Could Decide the Senate

Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to regain the majority, but some of their targets are in states President Trump won by double digits in 2024. Our election data reporter Evan Reynolds explains just how difficult that might be.

E Evan Reynolds, Laura Bult, June Kim, Sutton Raphael and Thomas Vollkommer

After 28 Years Walking the Globe, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home

Karl Bushby has walked 31,000 miles, crossing some of the world’s harshest landscapes. He plans to reach his mother’s house in England next week.Mr. Bushby in London. He said his journey was a reminder of people’s kindness.

J Jonathan Wolfe

Trump and His Aides Helped Bolsonaro Flee Brazil and Enter U.S.

President Trump ensured Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost a presidential election in Brazil and faces multiple criminal investigations there, could enter the United States, U.S. officials said.Flávio Bolsonaro after arriving at Opa Locka airport near Miami on Wednesday.

E Edward Wong, Ana Ionova, Hamed Aleaziz and Tyler Pager

I Can Hear Everything

The world can be tough to navigate with one working ear. Even now with two, I still face challenges.

S Scott Dodd

Stacking Ballots

A tale of political intrigue from Alaska.A sample election ballot in Alaska.

S Sam Sifton

Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 14

A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.A photo released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service after an air attack on a railway station in Dnipro, Ukraine, on Thursday.

C Cassandra Vinograd