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  2. PhotoBERJAYA
    CreditAl Drago for The New York Times

    How Trump Reshaped the Presidency in Over 11,000 Tweets

    The president’s tweeting was once a sideshow. But it transformed how he exerted power, leaving the White House and Twitter to grapple over whether, and how, to rein it in.

    2. PhotoBeto O’Rourke in Durham, N.H., in September.
      CreditJohn Tully for The New York Times

      News Analysis

      The End of Betomania

      Beto O’Rourke’s meme-ready instincts and hope-and-change flourishes seemed like a credible bet to counter President Trump. Until they didn’t.

  1. Trump to Host the Nationals, Putting Aside Fans’ Boos

    A week after he was greeted by “lock him up” chants at Nationals Park, President Trump will host the World Series champions at the White House. But at least one star will stay away.

    By Peter Baker

  2. Race/Related: Are Extremists Hijacking the Internet?

    An interview with Andrew Marantz, the author of “Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation.”

    By Lauretta Charlton

  3. Russia Held Up an Ailing American Military Attaché From Leaving Moscow

    The American was safely evacuated, but the episode was the latest indication that Russian intimidation of American officials has reached levels unseen since the Cold War.

    By Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt

  4. 5 Takeaways From the Latest Iowa Poll

    What we know: Elizabeth Warren has seized much of Bernie Sanders’ youthful following, and her coalition transcends divisions over policy. What we don’t know: A lot, still.

    By Giovanni Russonello

  5. This Week’s 3 Top Impeachment Developments

    A fractured House voted on the inquiry. A firsthand account of the Ukraine call. Bolton is summoned to testify.

    By The New York Times

  6. Trump’s Twitter Presidency: 9 Key Takeaways

    A sweeping Times investigation of all President Trump's tweets and followers shows how he has transformed the platform into a vital, and perilous, instrument of power.

    By Mike McIntire and Nicholas Confessore

  7. What Happens When Ordinary People End Up in Trump’s Tweets

    From an audience of 11 followers to 66 million: the chaos and the compliment of getting a signal boost from @realdonaldtrump.

    By Matt Flegenheimer

  8. Paula White, Newest White House Aide, Is a Uniquely Trumpian Pastor

    Ms. White, a Florida televangelist, is being brought into the Trump administration to help shore up his evangelical base — even though some Christians consider her beliefs heretical.

    By Jeremy W. Peters and Elizabeth Dias

  9. Beto Is Out and Warren’s Way to Pay: This Week in the 2020 Race

    Here’s a rundown of what happened in the Democratic primary race this week.

    By Maggie Astor and Matt Stevens

  10. Nobody Waved Goodbye: Trump’s Relationship With New York Was Already Over

    Mr. Trump’s decision to shift his home base to Palm Beach also comes at a time when the president has been disengaged from daily operations at the Trump Organization.

    By Maggie Haberman and Eric Lipton