Category Archives: Politics

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, DEC. 25, 2025

Can Democrats Reinvent Themselves as Washington Disrupters?

Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have defended a political system many Americans believe is broken. Now the party is trying a new approach.

Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. This version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.

The Trump administration has sought to move away from the model, which supporters call “evidence based” but opponents consider overly permissive.

A Million More Epstein Documents Have Been Found, Justice Dept. Says

Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating that the files be released by last Friday.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 2025

Chasing an Economic Boom, White House Dismisses Risks of A.I.

The administration has downplayed concerns, including mass job losses, as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.

Pro-Trump Influencers Stay Conspicuously Quiet About the Epstein Files

Zelensky Opens Way to Demilitarized Zone in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace

The offer was the closest President Volodymyr Zelensky has come to addressing the territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks.

A Father, a Son and Their $108 Billion Push for Media Moguldom

Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.

A ‘60 Minutes’ Report Was Pulled Off the Air. Now It’s on the Internet.

At the last minute, CBS News held a segment about Venezuelan men who were deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador. It surfaced anyway.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025

More Epstein Files Are Released and Include Some References to Trump

The Justice Department released another batch of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation — a wide mix of emails, tips and records from his death.

The Pentagon and A.I. Giants Have a Weakness. Both Need China’s Batteries, Badly.

As warfare is reinvented in Ukraine and Silicon Valley races to maintain its A.I. lead, China’s battery dominance is raising alarms beyond the auto industry.8 min read

Why the A.I. Rally (and the Bubble Talk) Could Continue Next Year

Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 29, 2025

A group of people with party hats on the dance floor.

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.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said a vessel had been “apprehended.” It was the second action this month against a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.

Land Grab: Israel’s Escalating Campaign for Control of the West Bank

Israeli seizure of Palestinian lands, often brutally, has accelerated, raising doubts about the prospects of a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Epstein Files Photos Disappear From Website, Including One of Trump

Sixteen photos were taken down from the website the Justice Department created, including one containing an image of the president.

Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters

Hundreds of thousands of Americans could see their votes rejected if the court decides that ballots must arrive by Election Day.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, DEC. 20, 2025

Redactions and Unanswered Questions: First Look at the Epstein Files

The Justice Department released more than 13,000 files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with more expected. Read six takeaways about what the files did and did not divulge.

Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files

U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard

Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.

How Democrats Used One Word to Turn the Tide Against Trump

Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

Inside a ‘Turn and Burn’ Immigration Crackdown and the Chaos It Unleashes

A video analysis of one early morning raid in Los Angeles revealed the vast web of consequences brought by aggressive new Border Patrol tactics.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE – Dec. 21, 2025

In this issue, Sarah A. Topol on the dark side of fertility industry; Wyatt Williams on the writer Denis Johnson and his novella "Train Dreams"; Sam Kriss on A.I. writing; and more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 12.21.25 Issue features Sarah A. Topol on the dark side of fertility industry; Wyatt Williams on the writer Denis Johnson and his novella “Train Dreams”; Sam Kriss on A.I. writing; and more.

They Answered an Ad for Surrogates, and Found Themselves in a Nightmare

Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.

How ‘Affordability’ Became a New Magic Word for Politicians

A rallying cry for Democrats taps into frustration over the inaccessibility of a modestly nice American existence — even for those with a decent income. By Nitsuh Abebe

The Lives They Lived

Remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025

Suspect in Brown University Shooting Is Found Dead

The body of a 48-year-old former student suspected in the killing of two students and an M.I.T. professor was found in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Any motive remains unclear.

Europe to Lend $105 Billion to Ukraine, Without Touching Russian Funds

European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Facing opposition in their own camp, they settled on another way.

‘A Singularly Turbulent Time’: Deeper Uncertainty Looms Over the Global Economy

A reordering of the rules of trade, set on top of transformational change in technology, demographics and climate, is remaking jobs, politics and lives.

Shouting, Ranting and Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term

Many of President Trump’s supporters love his professional-wrestling style of leadership. But recent attacks have sickened even some of his own political allies.

HARVARD MAGAZINE – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

Cover of Harvard Magazine featuring turbulent ocean waves and the text "Food for Thought."

HARVARD MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Food For Thought’ – Why a Victorian-era case of cannibalism at sea still captivates Harvard students…

The 1884 Cannibalism-at-Sea Case That Still Has Harvard Talking

The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens changed the course of legal history. Here’s why it’s been fodder for countless classroom debates. by Adam S. Cohen

Getting to Mars (for Real)

Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case. by Olivia Farrar

Is Ultraprocessed Food Really That Bad?

A Harvard professor challenges conventional wisdom. 

Regenerative Biology’s Baby Steps

What axolotl salamanders could teach us about limb regrowth