Tag Archives: Politics

THE WASHINGTON POST – THURSDAY, SEPT. 11, 2025

Trump ally Charlie Kirk gunned down in brazen act of public violence

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox condemned the “assassination” of the prominent right-wing influencer, which took place at a college event.

Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah campus

Russian drones sent into Poland are downed

Turning Point’s founder quickly became a force in GOP politics

Harris says deference to Bidens was ‘recklessness’

Escalating Israeli attacks force impossible choice

NASA rover discovers the ‘clearest sign’ of life on Mars

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10, 2025

NATO Says It Scrambled Fighter Jets to Shoot Down Russian Drones Over Poland

The incursion marked the first time that NATO fighters engaged enemy targets in their own airspace. Poland’s leader called it “a large-scale provocation.”

Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down

With escalating airstrikes, the Russian leader appears determined to demonstrate that he will dictate the terms for any end to the war.

Vaccines and C.D.C. Chaos Expose Tensions Between Trump and Kennedy

While there is no evidence of a break between them, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has caused consternation among President Trump and some aides.

Trump Moves to Restrict Drug Advertising on Television

The administration is proposing a return to a 1990s-era policy that kept most drug ads off TV. That could dent the revenues of drugmakers and major networks.

Trump Warns of Doom if Tariffs Are Ruled Illegal. Others See a Tax Cut.

The costs of President Trump’s tariffs have bitten into the earnings of many American companies the same way a corporate tax increase would, analysts say.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

Parliament Burns in Nepal as Protests Force Prime Minister to Quit

A day after clashes left at least 19 people dead, demonstrators targeted symbols of the elite. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit.

House Panel Releases Drawing for Epstein Apparently Signed by Trump

The panel released an image of a suggestive drawing signed by “Donald.” It later shared a redacted copy of the full birthday book given to Jeffrey Epstein.

In Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book,’ a Celebration of His Lecherous Exploits

The book offers a vivid portrait of how Mr. Epstein’s lewd behavior with young women was both widely known and widely celebrated.

Israeli Strike Targets Hamas Leadership in Qatar, a Gaza War Mediator

Qatar, which has been trying to negotiate a cease-fire, condemned the attack. Qatar said an area where senior Hamas politicians lived was targeted.

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE – SEPT. 15, 2025 PREVIEW

The illustrated cover of the September 15 2025 issue of The New Yorker in which a violinist plays his instrument while...

THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE: The latest cover features ‘Kadir Nelson’s The Soloist” – A concert en plein air.

R.F.K., Jr., Brings More Chaos to COVID Policy and the C.D.C.

When MAGA met MAHA, Donald Trump vowed that Kennedy would “go wild on health.” Promises made, promises kept. By Dhruv Khullar

Playing the Field with My A.I. Boyfriends

Nineteen per cent of American adults have talked to an A.I. romantic interest. Chatbots may know a lot, but do they make a good partner? By Patricia Marx

Enemies of the State

How the Trump Administration declared war on Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. By Jonathan Blitzer

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

How JPMorgan Enabled the Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein

A Times investigation found that America’s leading bank spent years supporting — and profiting from — the notorious sex offender, ignoring red flags, suspicious activity and concerned executives.

Raid on Georgia E.V. Battery Plant Raises New Risks for a Shaken Industry

Foreign manufacturers were already dealing with tariffs and the end of E.V. tax credits. Now, they face greater scrutiny of their workers’ immigration status.

Kennedy, Rejecting Data, Fuels Distrust of His Own Agencies

Critics say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing public health by promoting suspicions about the institutions he oversees. He says he’s pursuing transparency.

Shooting in Jerusalem Leaves at Least 6 Dead

The Israeli police described the incident as a terrorist attack and said that the perpetrators had been killed at the scene.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE – SEPT. 7, 2025

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 9.7.25 Issue features Helen Ouyang on a clinic that is trying to convince men that getting checked out by a doctor could save their lives; Joshua Hunt on how anime took over America; Brooke Jarvis on the bloom after L.A.’s wildfires; and more.

What Does It Take to Get Men to See a Doctor?

Men in the United States live around five years less than women. One clinic is trying to persuade men that getting checked out could save their life.

The Old Climate-Activism Playbook No Longer Works. What Else Can?

Activists are hoping to recreate the magic of 1970’s Earth Day — at a moment when the movement’s future is cloudier than ever.

A.I. Enters the Museum

Talented artists are using the technology to do what talented artists always will: ask human questions and express human ideas.

How Has Being Perpetually Single Affected You?

We want to hear from women over the age of 30 who feel as if they have not yet had a meaningful relationship for a New York Times Magazine feature.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025

Trump Tramples Congress’s Power, With Little Challenge From G.O.P.

On national security, spending and oversight, President Trump is undercutting the legislative branch, and Republicans in charge are doing little to stop him.

Trump Tried to Kill Infrastructure Law, But Gets Credit for Its Projects

Signs bearing the president’s name have gone up at major construction projects financed by the 2021 law, which he had strenuously opposed.

Major Russian Drone Strike on Ukraine Breaches Most Protected Part of Kyiv

Russia attacked Ukraine with the largest drone assault so far in the war, officials said, hitting the heavily guarded government district of the capital.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Says He Will Step Down

The embattled leader is trying to head off a split in his party over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the U.S.

MOMENT MAGAZINE – FALL 2025 ISSUE PREVIEW

MOMENT MAGAZINE : The Fall 2025 issue features ‘Do Not Be Daunted By The Enormity Of The World’s Grief’

When the Black Press Stood by the Jews Against the Nazis

BY DAN FREEDMAN

Friends of Israel, Shun its Neighbors

BY FANIA OZ-SALZBERGER

Are the Jews One People?

BY MATTHEW NOURIEL AND AMICHAI LAU-LAVIE

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, SEPT. 6, 2025

Many Cities Say Yes to Federal Police Help, but No to ‘Occupation’

Some officials said they would welcome more traditional law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, but see the National Guard as a step too far.

Grand Juries in D.C. Reject Wave of Charges Under Trump’s Crackdown

The persistent rejections suggest that the grand jurors may have had enough of prosecutors seeking harsh charges in a highly politicized environment.

How Trump’s Blunt-Force Diplomacy Is Pushing His Rivals Together

Some of President Trump’s pressure tactics appear to have backfired, sending would-be allies into the embrace of China.

Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next

We visited Tehran and talked to Iranians living in the aftermath of the 12-day war with Israel in June. Some want to strike back, others want to move on.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

U.S. Labor Markets Stalled This Summer, With August Data Adding to Slowdown

Employers added only 22,000 jobs in August, solidifying the case for the Federal Reserve to restart interest rate cuts this month, as was widely expected.

Mounting Deportations Meet Slow Hiring in a ‘Curious Kind of Balance’

An influx of immigrants helped ease worker shortages, and now their expulsion is helping to mask America’s weakening demand for labor.

How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart

The 2019 operation, greenlit by President Trump, sought a strategic edge. It left unarmed North Koreans dead.

Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Plan

Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.