THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 29, 2025

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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest cover features “Goodbye to All That,” by Lorenzo Mattotti.

What Zohran Mamdani Is Up Against

When the thirty-four-year-old socialist is sworn in as mayor, he will have to navigate ICE raids, intransigent city power players, and twists of fate and nature. By Eric Lach

Why Millennials Love Prenups

Long the province of the ultra-wealthy, prenuptial agreements are being embraced by young people—including many who don’t have all that much to divvy up. By Jennifer Wilson

Peter Navarro, Trump’s Ultimate Yes-Man

The tariff cheerleader established the template of sycophancy for Trump Administration officials. By Ian Parker

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025

Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return

The Times analyzed more than $500 million in donations from 346 donors. Some have received pardons, jobs, access to President Trump and other valuable gains.

As Conservatives Fight Over Bigotry, Vance Criticizes ‘Purity Tests’

Vice President JD Vance’s plea for a big-tent coalition at a conservative gathering belied the cracks in his party over racism and conspiracy theories.

Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast

The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela

A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest in the U.S. pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s leadership.