THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026

Biking delivery workers are carrying food in bright orange boxes during a snow storm in the city.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Jason Zengerle on Tucker Carlson, Joshua Yaffa on Trump and Greenland, Hermione Hoby on David Foster Wallace, and more.

Trump’s Greenland Fiasco

The President caused a crisis in NATO and deepened European distrust toward the U.S. to end up with basically the same set of options that existed months ago. By Joshua Yaffa

What MAGA Can Teach Democrats About Organizing—and Infighting

Republicans have become adept at creating broad coalitions in which supporting Trump is the only requirement. Democrats get tied up with litmus tests.

How Shinzo Abe’s Assassination Brought the Moonies Back Into the Limelight

A shocking act of political violence exposed the cult’s deep influence. By E. Tammy Kim

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

Trump Sends Border Czar to Minnesota to Oversee ICE Operations

President Trump’s envoy, Tom Homan, will arrive Monday and report directly to him. A judge is considering the legality of the government’s crackdown.

Frigid Cold Grips U.S. as Cities Dig Out After Snowstorm

The storm dumps a foot of snow in at least 20 U.S. states.

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Thousands of flights canceled across the U.S. after the storm.

Remains of Last Captive in Gaza Are Retrieved, Closing a Chapter for Israel

The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.

Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border, a Palestinian Lifeline, in Days

In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall

A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.