THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest issue features Nathan Heller on Gavin Newsom, Joshua Yaffa on Russia’s single-use agents, Michael Schulman on A.I. in film, and more.

Gavin Newsom Is Playing the Long Game

California’s governor has been touted as the Democrats’ best shot in 2028. But first he’ll need to convince voters that he’s not just a slick establishment politician. By Nathan Heller

Why the D.H.S. Disaster in Minneapolis Was Predictable

For decades, ICE and Border Patrol have operated with fewer constraints than typical law-enforcement agencies. By Jonathan Blitzer

Inside Russia’s Secret Campaign of Sabotage in Europe

How Russian military intelligence is recruiting young people online to carry out espionage, arson, and other attacks across the Continent. By Joshua Yaffa