LITERARY REVIEW —- FEBRUARY 2026
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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 9, 2026
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
THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Gaza Crossing to Egypt Reopens in Step Forward for Fragile Cease-Fire
Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024.
How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage
Small Businesses in Minneapolis Serve a City in Crisis: ‘This Is Our New Normal’
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, business owners work to lift up a community that has been shaken by the presence of thousands of immigration agents.
Protesters Press Target to Take a Stand Against ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis
The Minnesota-based retail chain has avoided criticizing anyone, even after federal agents detained two employees. Its new C.E.O. faces pressure to do more.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Federal Courts Undercut Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign
A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with Jeffrey Epstein.
British Prime Minister Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties
Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet
APOLLO MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2026 PREVIEW
APOLLO MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Miquel Barceló’s Mutant Art’….
The Asia Society Turns 70
Los Angeles After The Fires
Hans Holbein’s Big Break
On Viollet-le-Duc, the punchbag of Notre-Dame
While the architect’s approach to restoring France’s medieval buildings remains controversial, his many and varied talents are still utterly awe-inspiring by Tim Smith-Laing
The American Prospect Magazine – February 2026
The American Prospect: The latest issue features ‘The Business of Sports’…
Impeach President Miller
The mastermind of the Trump regime’s descent into gangsterism is arguably more dangerous than the Orange One himself. by Maureen Tkacik
No Time to Compromise on ICE
If they are not careful, Democrats could get outmaneuvered on the details of trading funding for reform. by Robert Kutt
Tesla’s Wile E. Coyote Moment Is Here
But how long can Elon Musk keep running on air? Potentially quite a long time.
The Border Patrol’s Legacy of Violence
To understand the brutality in Minneapolis, look to the agency that has a history of fomenting it.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- FEBRUARY 1, 2026
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 2.1.26 Issue features Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser on what’s going on inside the F.B.I.; Taffy Brodesser-Akner on “Operation Mincemeat”; Michael Steinberger on the human rights lawyer Philippe Sands; and more.
What It’s Like to Live With One of Psychiatry’s Most Misunderstood Diagnoses
Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.
Inside Kash Patel’s F.B.I.: Meltdowns, Chaos, Vendettas
In Minnesota, America’s Federal System Is Coming Apart
The state is in a standoff with the federal government over who has the power to investigate the killing of protesters. It’s not a fair fight. By Emily Bazelon
‘The Biggest Act of Union-Busting in U.S. History’: Trump’s War on Federal Workers
With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement? By Dan Kaufman
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026
He’s Wall Street’s Biggest Showman. Should You Trust Him?
Dan Ives has gone mainstream as Wall Street’s highest-profile stock analyst. Less well known is his growing set of overlapping business interests.
Why a Warsh Fed Won’t Lift Stocks
Under Trump’s candidate, the central bank will likely accommodate Uncle Sam’s spending needs.
Silver Is Paying for Its Excesses. How to Play the Miners.
CoreWeave’s CEO Explains Why This Is Not Your Father’s Tech Company
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator is not your typical tech company executive—but then again, CoreWeave isn’t your typical tech company.
LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS – FEBRUARY 5, 2026 PREVIEW
LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS: The latest issue features ‘Visions of America’
Made in Tehran
Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History by Vali Nasr.
No King
Friends until the End: Edmund Burke and Charles Fox in the Age of Revolution by James Grant.
One Life to Lead: The Mysteries of Time and the Goods of Attachment by Samuel Scheffler
El Cid: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary by Nora Berend
THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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
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