Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com November 30, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Kenny Holston/The New York Times Kennedy's Inheritance: How Addiction and Trauma Shaped a Turbulent Life Donald Trump's pick to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached a pinnacle of power after a life of fame and addictions and a career intertwined with conspiracy theories. By Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Susanne Craig and Rebecca Davis O'Brien Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times Trudeau Flies to Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is the first foreign G7 leader to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump since the election. He is under pressure to persuade Mr. Trump to back down from his tariff threat. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Doug Mills/The New York Times Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore. President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto. By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Erica L. Green Tom Brenner for The New York Times Trump Team's Rejection of a Transition Deal Adds a Wrinkle to Its Transparency Pledges The president-elect's team said it would disclose its donors' names and not take donations from foreigners, but it isn't legally bound to adhere to those promises. By Simon J. Levien Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times; Eric Lee/The New York Times Democrats Weigh Dumping Nadler, Regrouping to Counter Trump Some House Democrats want to oust aging committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler in favor of younger lawmakers who they see as better suited to take on the president. By Annie Karni Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018