Category Archives: Politics

The New York Times – Sunday, March 9, 2025

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‘People Are Going Silent’: Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves

People say they are intimidated by online attacks from the president, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.

Gaza War Led to Deaths of More Than 3 Dozen Hostages, Officials Say

Israel’s leaders promised that their military campaign in Gaza would help save the lives of hostages. At least 41 have died in captivity, some killed by Hamas and others in Israeli airstrikes.

Inside the Sean Combs Hotline: The Makings of a Mass Tort

From a low-slung building in Montana, a lawyer pursuing sex abuse complaints against the music mogul says his business has identified hundreds of potential plaintiffs.

Her Father Took Her on a Trip to Pakistan. The Police Say It Was a Trap.

Hira Anwar was pulled out of middle school for what she thought was a vacation. Her death is being investigated as a so-called honor killing.

The New York Times – Saturday, March 8, 2025

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Inside the Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed With Elon Musk

Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.

White House Cancels $400 Million in Grants and Contracts to Columbia

The Trump administration blamed the university’s failure to protect Jewish students from harassment during protests last year over the war in Gaza.

More Than 140 Killed in Clashes Between Syrian Forces and Assad Loyalists

Two days of fighting along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest battles since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad.

D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position

The New York Times Magazine – March 9, 2025

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (03/07/2025): The 3.9.25 Issue features David Enrich on the attack on The New York Times v. Sullivan ruling and its protections for the press; Ruth Margalit on the activist Einav Zangauker, whose son is captive in Gaza; Jonah Weiner on the director Bong Joon Ho; and more.

The ‘Parasite’ Director Brings Class Warfare to Outer Space

Bong Joon Ho has turned his funny-sad excavations of life under capitalism into unlikely blockbusters. With “Mickey 17,” he’s bending a whole new genre.

Why Is Hollywood Obsessed With Architects? ‘The Brutalist’ Gives Us a Hint.

The trope of the embattled auteur exerting their will is too tempting for filmmakers to ignore. By Walker Mimms

National Review —- April 2025 Politics Preview

NATIONAL REVIEW (March 7, 2025): The April 2025 issue features ‘A Wild Ride’ Where the Trump Administration is taking us…

In the Time of Peak Trump

Charles C. W. Cooke

Where the Trump administration is taking us.

They Think We’re Stupid

Noah Rothman

The bipartisan habit of patronizing the public.

The Horror of Philadelphia’s Tranq Crisis

Audrey Fahlberg

On the ground in Kensington, where addicts are being ravaged by an anima

The New York Times – Friday, March 7, 2025

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Trump Whipsaws on Tariffs, Giving Mexico and Canada Reprieve

Many imports from Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs, as the president quickly reversed a sweeping trade action taken just two days ago after market turmoil.

Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance

The stiff tariffs President Trump briefly imposed on Mexico and Canada this week could have pushed those allies into recession. The impact for America would be messy.

Justice Barrett May Have the Crucial Vote in Trump Cases

She was the only member of the court appointed by the president to vote against his emergency request to freeze foreign aid.

Frustration Grows Inside the White House Over Pace of Deportations

President Trump’s promise to launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history is colliding with the practical difficulties of detaining people and transporting them across the globe.

The Economist Magazine – March 8, 2025 Preview

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE (March 6, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Revised Economic Outlook’….

Donald Trump’s economic delusions are already hurting America

The president and reality are drifting apart

The demise of foreign aid offers an opportunity

Donors should focus on what works. Much aid currently does not

A fantastic start for Friedrich Merz

The incoming chancellor signals massive increases in defence and infrastructure spending

The lesson from Trump’s Ukrainian weapons freeze

And the grim choice facing Volodymyr Zelensky

Lifting sanctions on Syria seems mad, until you consider the alternative

Without a reprieve, the country will become a failed sta

The Guardian Weekly – March 7, 2025 Preview

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY (March 6, 2025): The latest issue features ‘An End To Aid?’ – The crushing cost of development fund cuts…

Spotlight | Can Keir Starmer be Europe’s bridge to Trump?
Amid the fallout from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s catastrophic trip to Washington and efforts to secure a peace plan for Ukraine, is Britain’s prime minister the man for a critical moment? Kiran Stacey reports

Science | Is the world ready for bigger waves?
In some seas, swells are growing noticeably larger. Scientists say coastal communities should be prepared for damaging consequences – but also potential opportunities. By James Bradley

Feature | The savage suburbia of Helen Garner
Over 50 years, the Australian has become one of her country’s most revered and beloved authors, writing as if readers were her friend, party to her most candid thoughts. Is she finally going to get worldwide recognition? By Sophie Elmhirst

Opinion | Defiance, not subservience, is how we resist Trump
The US president has utterly changed the rules of engagement. World leaders must learn this – and quickly, argues Simon Tisdall

Culture | Gracie Abrams, the year’s biggest pop star
The US singer’s unfiltered approach to pop has made her a superstar. She talks to Alexis Petridis about the horror of American politics – and the solace of needlepoint

The New York Times – Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid

The move came after Chief Justice Roberts temporarily paused a trial judge’s order requiring the administration to release more than $1.5 billion.

G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities

At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.

More Than 70 Million Americans Are on Medicaid. This Is Where They Live.

As Republicans weigh deep cuts, these congressional districts — some red, some blue — have the most to lose.

As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain

An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs.

Prospect Magazine – March 2025 Preview

Prospect Magazine - Britain's leading monthly current affairs magazine

PROSPECT MAGAZINE (March 5, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Smash and Grab’ – The existential choices when America turns allies into enemies; Michael Ignatieff predicts a new world order and voices from illiberal states reflect on resisting autocrats. Plus, we examine British defence and the future of the media.

America great. Instead, he may bring about its destruction

Donald Trump and his cronies are smashing up democratic norms, government institutions and the postwar international order. There are no signs yet that anyone will stop them

AI is the media’s chance to reinvent itself

David Caswell,Mary Fitzgerald

The New York Times – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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Canada and China Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs, Which Trudeau Derides as ‘Dumb’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.

China Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs as Superpower Trade War Escalates

Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.

In Face of Trump’s Tariffs, Mexico Embraces Its President and Nationalism

Before the tariffs went into effect, approval ratings for President Claudia Sheinbaum rose and companies began marketing “Made in Mexico” products.

In One Swing District, Guarded Optimism After Trump’s First Six Weeks

With President Trump set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, many voters in Arizona’s divided First Congressional District remain hopeful for his new term, even amid partisan rancor.