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Supreme Court Hands Trump Even More Power
In a major ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court limited the ability of judges to block President Trump’s policies nationwide, including his order to end birthright citizenship.
‘Modern Love’: 'Materialists' Director Celine Song Believes in Love at First Conversation
The director Celine Song won over audiences and critics alike with her first feature film, “Past Lives,” the semi-autobiographical tale of a married Korean American woman meeting up with her former childhood sweetheart. Now Song is back with another story about love called “Materialists.” This time the main character is a matchmaker, a job that Song did briefly in her early 20s.
The Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Last fall, the Justice Department unveiled a series of shocking allegations against Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy.
Breaking Down the Massive Cuts to Science Funding
In the months since taking office, President Trump has made billions of dollars in cuts to scientific research, essentially saying science has become too woke.
Will the Cease-Fire Hold?
After President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, all sides are claiming victory, but perhaps no country has emerged as a bigger winner than Israel.
An Iran Cease-Fire — and Why N.Y.C.’s Mayoral Race Matters for Democrats Everywhere
Overnight, Iran and Israel said they had agreed to a cease-fire — after an Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Qatar that appeared to be a largely symbolic act of revenge.
The U.S. Bombed Iran. Now What?
In an address to the nation on Saturday night, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military had carried out an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. It was a move that he had been threatening for days, and that previous U.S. presidents had avoided for decades.
'Modern Love': He’s Gay. She’s Straight. They’re Newlyweds.
When Jacob Hoff and Samantha Greenstone met, they became instant best friends. Then, even though Jacob was gay, they realized that their feelings for each other were evolving beyond the platonic, and they decided to give romance a try.
'The Interview': Andrew Schulz, 'Podcast Bro,' Might Be America's Foremost Political Journalist
The defiantly anti-woke comedian and podcast host reflects on the responsibilities of being appointment listening for millions.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling this week that effectively upheld bans on some medical treatments for transgender youth in nearly half of the United States.
An Interview With Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan
Over the past several weeks, federal agents have mounted increasingly aggressive immigration raids across the country.
Will the U.S. Join Israel’s War With Iran?
In the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, one questions now looms over Washington: How far will President Trump go to entangle the United States in a new war?
Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?
Over the past three decades, A.D.H.D. diagnoses in the U.S. have been climbing steadily, and so have prescriptions for the medication to manage the symptoms.
An Assassination in Minnesota and a Growing War Between Israel and Iran
During a dark and tumultuous weekend, two shootings in Minnesota left one lawmaker dead and another seriously injured.
‘Modern Love’: Open Your Heart and Loosen Up! Therapist Terry Real’s Advice for Fathers
For Father’s Day, the Modern Love team asked for your stories about fatherhood and emotional vulnerability. They heard from listeners who said that their dads rarely expressed their emotions, from listeners whose fathers wore their hearts on their sleeves and from fathers themselves who were trying to navigate parenting with emotional honesty and sensitivity. The stories had one thing in common: even just a peek into a father’s emotional world meant so much.
'The Interview': Lisa Murkowski Went Viral for Saying ‘We Are All Afraid.’ Now She Explains.
The senator from Alaska reflects on her many years in Washington and what is happening in the country right now. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Israel’s Massive Attack on Iran — and Why Tomorrow’s Military Parade Is So Fraught
Tomorrow night, for the first time in decades, the United States military will put its unrivaled might on display in a parade through downtown Washington D.C.
Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump’s Response and Why It’s a Defining Moment for Democracy
California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, says that President Trump’s decision to send federal troops into Los Angeles is a “brazen abuse of power” and a defining moment for American democracy.
Inside a Trump ICE Raid
This week’s protests and clashes in California are the biggest flare-up yet over President Trump’s immigration enforcement.
China's Upper Hand: Rare Earth Metals
In the trade war between the United States and China, the biggest sticking point is a handful of metals that are essential to the U.S. and almost entirely under the control of China.
Federal Troops Enter L.A. — and the Trump-Musk Feud Hardens
During an extraordinary weekend, President Trump deployed 2,000 troops from the National Guard to suppress protests in Los Angeles against his own immigration policies, and his bitter breakup with the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, entered a new stage of acrimony.
‘Modern Love’: Gen X? More Like Gen Sex.
Mireille Silcoff recently wrote an article for The New York Times Magazine titled “
'The Interview': Misty Copeland Changed Ballet. Now She's Ready to Move On.
The American Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer on everything she’s fought for and the decision to end her historic career with the company.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
‘The Protocol’: The Story Behind Medical Care for Transgender Kids
This episode contains strong language. Since 2021, nearly half the states in the U.S. have passed bans on medical treatments for transgender minors. The Trump administration is now targeting the care, and in the coming weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in.Against that backdrop, “The Daily” is running the first episode of a six-part series from NYT Audio about the story of youth gender medicine — where it came from, whom it was meant to help, and what may come next in the legal and political fights over its future.It starts in the Netherlands, with a clinical psychologist and a 16 year-old who was determined to go through life as the gender he had long felt he was.Guests: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/azeen-ghorayshi" target="_blank">Azeen Ghorayshi</a> is a reporter for The New York Times covering the intersection of sex, gender and science. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/austin-mitchell" target="_blank">Austin Mitchell</a> is a supervising audio producer for The New York Times.You can find all six episodes of “The Protocol,” along with additional reading material, at <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/podcasts/trans-gender-care-protocol.html">nytimes.com/theprotocol</a>.
The Big Ugly Battle Over the Big Beautiful Bill
President Trump has called the sweeping domestic policy bill that recently passed in the House the most important piece of legislation in his second term — a single bill that would unlock his entire domestic agenda.
Inside Operation Spider’s Web
Operation Spider’s Web was an audacious Ukrainian sneak attack that caused billions of dollars in damage to Russian warplanes — using drones that cost as little as $600.
The New Co-Hosts of 'The Daily'
Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff officially join Michael Barbaro as co-hosts of the show. Welcome to the next chapter.
A 1,400-County Crisis for Democrats
It’s conventional wisdom that President Trump has transformed American politics. But a new county-by-county voting analysis from The New York Times of the last four presidential races shows just how drastically Mr. Trump has changed the electoral map.
The Chaotic Personal Life of Elon Musk
A Times investigation has found that as Elon Musk became one of President Trump’s closest and most influential advisers, he was juggling an increasingly chaotic personal life and a drug habit far more serious than previously known.
‘Modern Love’: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect it to be Easy
When Samaiya Mushtaq was growing up, she imagined marrying a kind Muslim man, and at 21, she did. But while studying to become a psychiatrist in medical school, she realized her husband couldn’t meet her emotional needs — something she deeply craved. Despite the shame she felt, she got a divorce.
'The Interview': Miley Cyrus Told Us to Ask Her Anything
The Grammy-winning singer on overcoming child stardom, accepting her parents and being in control.
Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?
A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday that many of President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, a decision that has threatened to derail his trade agenda.
Harvard Is Trying to Resist Trump. It Might Not Be Working.
For Harvard students, this year’s graduation ceremony comes amid an intense standoff between one of America’s most prestigious universities and the United States government.
R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines
The Trump administration on Tuesday bypassed the traditional system of vaccine guidance and abruptly ended the government’s recommendation that two key groups of Americans receive vaccinations against Covid.
A New Front Line for Abortion Rights
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortions in the United States actually went up, in part because of a novel legal strategy that pitted blue states against red states.
‘Modern Love’: Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, According to Therapist Terry Real
A session with Terry Real, a marriage and family therapist, can get uncomfortable. He’s known to mirror and amplify the emotions of his clients, sometimes cursing and nearly yelling, often in an attempt to get men in touch with the emotions they’re not used to honoring.
An Outcry in Europe, a Shooting in Washington and a Blockade in Gaza
For the past week, an international outcry has been building, particularly in Europe, over Israel’s plans to escalate its military campaign in Gaza and over its two-month-long blockade, which has put Gaza’s population on the brink of starvation.
A Conversation With Vice President Vance
Vice President JD Vance met with the new pope a few days ago. He then sat down with The Times to talk about faith, immigration, the law and the partisan temptation to go too far.
Trump Said Peace in Ukraine Would Come Easy. It Hasn’t.
President Trump once approached the challenge of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine as a straight-ahead deal that he could achieve easily. But after months of trying, he’s signaling that he might actually walk away.
A Reckoning Over Joe Biden’s Health
Over the past few days, the health of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been called into focus with the disclosure that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
No More Refugees, Trump Said. Except White South Africans.
For decades, white South Africans ruled with an iron fist, overseeing the country’s apartheid system of racial oppression.
‘Modern Love’: How to Fall (and Stay) in Love
When did you realize you were falling in love? The Modern Love podcast asked listeners this question, and the voice messages came pouring in. Listeners sent in stories that happened over dinner dates, on subway rides, while watching sunsets or at concerts. They described love at first sight, love built over time and much more.
'The Interview': Rutger Bregman Wants to Save Elites From Their Wasted Lives
The historian and writer is on a mission to get the best and brightest out of their lucrative jobs and into morally ambitious work. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Birthright Citizenship Reaches The Supreme Court
On Thursday, the Trump administration’s effort to limit birthright citizenship ended up in front of the Supreme Court.
The End of Fast Fashion?
For years, American consumers have been able to spend next to nothing on the latest fashion trends, thanks in large part to Chinese clothing companies like Shein and Temu. These businesses have long used a loophole to send millions of packages a day into the U.S. from China tax-free.
Qatar Force One
President Trump is in the Middle East on the first major international trip of his second term. At the same time, a firestorm has erupted over his plan to accept a $400 million luxury airplane from the Qatari government.
The Secret Power of Siblings
Parents try everything to influence their children. But new research suggests that brothers and sisters have their own profound impact.
A Vulnerable China Comes to the Table
Over the weekend, top negotiators from the U.S. and China met for the first time since President Trump rapidly escalated a trade war between the world’s two economic superpowers.
The Sunday Read: ‘My Miserable Week in the “Happiest Country on Earth’’’
For eight years running, Finland has been rated the happiest country in the world by a peculiar United Nations-backed project called the World Happiness Report, started in 2012. Soon after Finland shot to the top of the list, its government set up a “happiness tourism” initiative, which now offers itineraries highlighting the cultural elements that ostensibly contribute to its status: foraging, fresh air, trees, lakes, sustainably produced meals and, perhaps above all else, saunas.
'The Interview': Can Whitney Wolfe Herd Make Us Love Dating Apps Again?
The Bumble CEO has returned to run the struggling company she founded, and says she has a plan for getting Gen Z back. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
An American Pope
The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new pope, and for the first time, he is from America.
A Frightening Moment to Fly
A 90-second failure of Newark Airport’s air-traffic safety systems, which blacked out communication to planes carrying thousands of passengers, has exposed a new level of crisis in air travel.
What Warren Buffett Understood About Capitalism
A few days ago, Warren Buffett, the most successful investor in history, said he would retire as C.E.O. of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate that he built into a trillion-dollar colossus.
A Climate Warning From the Fertile Crescent
As the Middle East braces for another year of extreme heat, climate change is turning the soil to dust in the landscape that has long been known as the fertile crescent — and water has become a new source of conflict.
You Have Questions About the Economy. We Have Answers.
At a time of enormous economic upheaval and uncertainty prompted by President Trump’s trade war, we asked our listeners what they wanted to understand about this financial moment.
The Sunday Read: ‘This Is the Holocaust Story I Said I Wouldn’t Write’
When Taffy Brodesser-Akner became a writer, Mr. Lindenblatt, the father of one of her oldest friends, began asking to tell his story of survival during the Holocaust in one of the magazines or newspapers she wrote for. He took pride in telling his story, in making sure he fulfilled what he felt was the obligation of all Holocaust survivors, which was to remind the world what had happened to the Jews.
'The Interview': Ocean Vuong Was Ready to Kill. Then a Moment of Grace Changed His Life.
The poet and novelist on the real reason he became a writer.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Family Separation 2.0
In his first 100 days in office, President Trump has struggled to fulfill his promise to carry out mass deportations, a reality that has prompted his administration to change its strategy.
The Crypto President
President Trump was once a loud skeptic of cryptocurrency — one who called it a haven for drug dealers and scammers. But over the past few months, he’s emerged as the industry’s biggest cheerleader.
100 Days
On Tuesday, the second Trump presidency officially reached the 100-day mark.
The Housing Market Has New Rules. Realtors Are Evading Them.
Last year, a historic legal settlement resulted in sweeping rule changes that were supposed to lower the price of buying and selling a home across the country.
Americans to Trump: You’ve Gone Too Far
Warning: This episode contains strong language.One question that has hung over the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term: Is his aggressive approach to everything from deportations to tariffs what most Americans want — or has he simply gone too far?In a major new nationwide poll, voters tell The New York Times exactly how they feel about Trump’s agenda.Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, explains the results.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/nate-cohn" target="_blank">Nate Cohn</a>, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Voters see President Trump’s use of power as overreaching, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/politics/trump-poll-approval.html" target="_blank">a Times/Siena poll found</a>.</li><li>Four perspectives <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/upshot/trump-poll-numbers.html" target="_blank">on Mr. Trump’s weak poll numbers</a>.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber’
Online, there is a name for the experience of finding sympathy with Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber: Tedpilling. To be Tedpilled means to read Paragraph 1 of Kaczynski’s manifesto, its assertion that the mad dash of technological advancement since the Industrial Revolution has “made life unfulfilling,” “led to widespread psychological suffering” and “inflicted severe damage on the natural world,” and think, Well, sure.
'The Interview': Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society
The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Children’s Books Go Before the Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard a case that could hand parents with religious objections a lot more control over what their kids learn in the classroom.
What an Iowa Farmer Fears About the Trade War
In the increasingly bitter trade war between the United States and China, perhaps nobody has more at stake than America’s soybean farmers, whose crop has become the country’s single biggest export to China.
Trump Says They’re Foreign Gang Members. Are They?
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants by quickly labeling them as gang members and foreign enemies, and boarding them on planes to El Salvador. It’s sidestepping their rights to a court hearing where anyone might be able to scrutinize the claims against them.
How Pope Francis Changed the Catholic Church
Church bells rang out across the world on Monday to mark the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
Is the Era of Student Loan Forgiveness Officially Over?
Across the country, millions of Americans with unpaid student loans are discovering that years of patience and forgiveness from the U.S. government have officially come to an end.
The Sunday Read: ‘How Analytics Marginalized Baseball’s Superstar Pitchers’
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'The Interview': Nate Bargatze Doesn’t Mind if You Think He’s an Idiot
The self-deprecating stand-up comic discusses having a magician for a father, the challenge of mainstream comedy and his aspirations to build the next Disneyland.
Do Trump Voters Like His Tariffs? We Went to Michigan to Find Out.
President Trump’s tariffs have terrified stock markets, business owners and anyone with a 401(k). Does that mean that his approach to trade is becoming a major political liability?
The Trial Mark Zuckerberg Couldn’t Prevent
Testimonies began this week in one of the most aggressive cases the government has ever brought against a big tech company. Over the next eight weeks, the Federal Trade Commission will argue that Meta, the company founded by Mark Zuckerberg, should be broken up.
Trump Trashed the Iran Nuclear Deal. Will His Be Any Better?
For years, President Trump has mocked the Obama administration for the nuclear agreement that it reached with Iran — a plan he disliked so much that he revoked it.
Trapped Abroad: The Man at the Center of a Constitutional Standoff
When President Trump met with El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, at the White House, the fate of one man was hanging in the balance.
Her Business Was Thriving. Then Came the Tariffs.
When President Trump raised tariffs against China to an astonishing 145 percent last week, he radically changed the cost of doing business for thousands of American companies.
The Sunday Read: ‘Unburying the Remains of the Third Reich’
When Daniel and Victoria Van Beuningen first toured their future home, a quiet villa in the Polish city of Wroclaw, it had been abandoned for years, its windows sealed up with bricks. But something about its overgrown garden spoke to them. They could imagine raising chickens there, planting tomatoes and cucumbers. They could make something beautiful out of it, they thought — a place where their children could run and play.
'The Interview': Ramy Youssef Is Just Trying to Be ‘Emotionally Correct’
The creator and comedian discusses his penchant for self-reflection, how politics fits into his work and why he’s not interested in representing anyone but himself.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Conservative Activist Pushing Trump to Attack U.S. Colleges
This week, we interviewed two people with leading roles in the rapidly escalating conflict between the Trump administration and American higher education.
A U-Turn on Tariffs
After promising that tariffs against dozens of countries were here to stay, no matter how much they hurt businesses or the stock market, President Trump has abruptly reversed course.
The University President Willing to Fight Trump
This week, we interviewed two people with leading roles in the rapidly escalating conflict between the Trump administration and American higher education.
How Trump Wiped Out $10 Trillion in Wealth in 3 Days
On Monday, global stocks whipsawed over President Trump’s tariffs, a bear market briefly became official in the United States and tit-for-tat retaliation with China intensified.
‘I Felt Ashamed.’ Why One Lawyer Resigned When His Firm Caved to Trump
Over the past few weeks, President Trump has used executive orders to wage war on law firms, specifically targeting those whose lawyers have investigated or sued him, or represented his enemies in court.
The Sunday Read: ‘What Happened to Val Kilmer?’
“The force of his will is the thing I remember about him,” says Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who wrote a profile of Val Kilmer for The New York Times Magazine in May 2020. “He was sure he was going to come back to his exact former self. ”
'The Interview': Bill Murray Says He's Not the Man He Used to Be
The actor talks about his new film “The Friend,” his jerky past and what he doesn’t get about himself. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Fear and Fury: The Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs
The reverberations from President Trump’s new global tariffs have rocked financial markets and world capitals. American stocks have plunged, and foreign leaders have issued forceful condemnations.
The Trump Tariffs Poised to Remake Global Trade
In a history-making day of tariffs, President Trump imposed charges of at least 10 percent on nearly all of America’s trading partners.
Shen Yun: The Dark Side of a Dance Troupe
A few days ago, one of the most ubiquitous live shows in the country, Shen Yun, began its latest run at Lincoln Center, drawing thousands of people to a performance that is colorful, acrobatic and — according to many of its performers — shockingly abusive.
Is Elon Musk Buying Today’s Election in Wisconsin?
On paper, the election in Wisconsin on Tuesday is about who should control the state’s highest court. In reality, it has become a referendum on Elon Musk, his agenda in Washington and his willingness to flood American politics with his money.
ICE on Campus
Immigration arrests are taking place at universities across the country. The story of three Columbia students helps explain what’s happening, and why.
The Sunday Read: ‘Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Illness’
Troy Merritt, a pilot for a major U.S. airline, returned from his 30th birthday trip in Croatia in October 2022 — sailing on a catamaran, eating great food, socializing with friends — and cried. This wasn’t back-to-work blues but collapsed-on-the-floor, full-body-shaking misery. When he wasn’t crying, he slept.
'The Interview': Megyn Kelly Is Embracing Her Bias and Rejecting the 'Old Rules'
The former Fox News and current YouTube host on her professional evolution, conservative media and why she endorsed Trump.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0: Group Chats and a New Spat
What does the continuing fallout from the Signal text security breach tell us about President Trump’s cabinet’s approach to blame and accountability?
J.F.K., the C.I.A. and the Original ‘Deep State’
For the past three decades, the U.S. government has released documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy with an overriding goal of dispelling conspiracy theories.
The Editor Who Was Accidentally Texted War Plans
This week, top Trump officials inadvertently shared secret U.S. military plans with a prominent journalist after mistakenly adding him to a group chat.
Nixon Dreamed of Breaking the Media. Trump Is Doing It.
As President Trump set out to systematically eliminate or intimidate those who stood in his way — inspectors general, judges, law firms — the news media loomed as one of his most stubborn obstacles. Or so it seemed.
Trump’s Escalating War With Higher Education
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has put the American university system on notice.
The Sunday Read: ‘What I Found on the 365-Mile Trail of a Lost Folk Hero’
Sometime in the 1850s or ’60s, at a terrible moment in U.S. history, a strange man seemed to sprout, out of nowhere, into the rocky landscape between New York City and Hartford, Conn. The word “strange” hardly captures his strangeness. He was rough and hairy, and he wandered around on back roads, sleeping in caves. Above all, he refused to explain himself. As one newspaper put it: “He is a mystery, and a very greasy and ill-odored one.” Other papers referred to him as “the animal” or (just throwing up their hands) “this uncouth and unkempt ‘What is it?’”
'The Interview': Dr. Lindsay Gibson on What We Owe Our 'Emotionally Immature' Parents
The clinical psychologist explains the foundations of egocentric parental behavior, the impact it has on their children and the freedom of saying “no.”Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Why a Worrisome Economy Doesn’t Seem to Worry Trump
As President Trump has rolled out his economic agenda, the assumption has been that he would quickly scale back his most aggressive policies once they began to scare consumers and the financial markets. But that assumption turned out to be wrong.
Were the Covid Lockdowns Worth It?
Five years ago, at the urging of federal officials, much of the United States locked down to stop the spread of Covid. Over time, the action polarized the country and changed the relationship between many Americans and their government.
Trump’s Showdown With the Courts
President Trump’s showdown with the courts reached a new milestone on Tuesday, when he called for a federal judge to be impeached and the chief justice of the Supreme Court publicly scolded the president in response.
How Trump Is Scaring Big Law Firms Into Submission
After engaging in a campaign of retribution against his enemies within the federal government, President Trump is turning to those outside of it.
The Weekend Democrats Went to War — Against Each Other
Warning: This episode contains strong language.Over the past few days, a routine debate over government funding has exploded into an angry showdown over the Democrats’ identity in the Trump era, and whether their current leadership is right for the moment.Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress, and Shane Goldmacher, who covers national politics, discuss a weekend that rocked the Democratic Party.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/catie-edmondson" target="_blank">Catie Edmondson</a>, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/shane-goldmacher" target="_blank">Shane Goldmacher</a>, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Senator Chuck Schumer <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/us/government-shutdown-senate-democrats.html" target="_blank">broke with his party</a> to clear a path for a Republican spending bill that kept the government open.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/us/politics/government-shutdown-spending-bill-schumer-democrats.html" target="_blank">Young Democrats’ anger boiled over</a> as Mr. Schumer retreated on a shutdown.</li></ul>
'The Interview': Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat
The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump, Europe and the New World Order
In just a few weeks, the Trump administration has taken a hard line with allies such as Mexico and Canada. Now, a trade war is on the horizon with Europe.
Elbows Up: Canada’s Response to Trump’s Trade War
A gloves-off trade war with the United States is uniting Canadians against their southern neighbor.
The Growing Danger of Measles
A measles outbreak continues to spread in Texas. More than 200 people have been infected. One child has died. And health experts are now concerned that low vaccination rates will make it harder to contain.
Trump’s Bid for Greenland
In his recent address before Congress, President Trump talked once again about his big ambitions for Greenland.
Trump Takes Aim at the Department of Education
In the coming days, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would follow through on one of his major campaign promises: to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. The catch is that he still needs the department to impose his vision on American schools.
The Sunday Read: ‘How I Learned That the Problem in My Marriage Was Me’
One thing I’ve learned from being married to my wife, Jess, who is a couples therapist, is how vast the distance is between the masks people show to the world and the messy realities that live behind them. Every couple knows its own drama, but we still fall prey to the illusion that all other couples have seamlessly satisfying relationships. The truth about marriage — including my own — is that even the most functional couples are merely doing the best they can with the lives that have been bestowed on them.
'The Interview': Lady Gaga's Latest Experiment? Happiness.
The pop superstar reflects on her struggles with mental health, the pressures of the music industry and why she’s returned to the sound that made her famous.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Cinematic Masterpiece You Won’t Get to See
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and domestic abuse.Over the past few years, a celebrated filmmaker has tried to unlock the mysteries of the pop icon Prince.Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine, says that the result is a cinematic masterpiece. How is it possible that nobody will ever see it?Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/sasha-weiss" target="_blank">Sasha Weiss</a>, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine.Background reading: <ul><li>Inside <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/magazine/prince-netflix-ezra-edelman-documentary.html" target="_blank">Ezra Edelman’s documentary on Prince</a>.</li></ul>
How Tariffs Are Shaking Up the War on Fentanyl
For years, even as fentanyl has killed Americans at an astonishing rate, Mexico has claimed that it was doing everything possible to crack down on production of the drug.
Partisan Taunts and Defiant Protests: Trump’s First Speech to Congress
In his first address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump took a highly partisan victory lap as Democratic lawmakers openly protested against him.
DOGE Has a Math Problem
Since President Trump took office, Elon Musk and DOGE have wielded an unprecedented level of power to help the administration cut the U.S. government, and they claim to have stopped tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending.
The Fallout From Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Meltdown
On Friday, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in an explosive televised Oval Office meeting and abruptly cut short a visit that was meant to help coordinate a plan for peace.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself’
Jim Tucker could hardly believe what he was hearing. It sounded like fiction, a nightmare too outlandish for an unassuming town like his.
'The Interview': Gov. Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight
The Massachusetts leader, whose influence goes well beyond her state, discusses how the Democratic Party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0: The Art of the Deal
This week, President Trump proposed two deals that would require allies to put his needs ahead of their own.
He Was America’s Highest-Ranking Military Officer. Then Came the War on D.E.I.
During his decades-long path to become America’s highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. won the crucial support of President Trump.
Can the Cease-Fire in Gaza Hold?
Today, as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters its most fragile phase, no one knows who will control the future of Gaza.
She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Like, Actual Love. With Sex.
Warning: This episode discusses sexual themes.Artificial intelligence has changed how millions of people write emails, conduct research and seek advice.Kashmir Hill, who covers technology and privacy, tells the story of a woman whose relationship with a chatbot when much further than that.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/kashmir-hill" target="_blank">Kashmir Hill</a>, a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy.Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/technology/ai-chatgpt-boyfriend-companion.html" target="_blank">She is in love with ChatGPT</a>.</li></ul>
Exporting America’s Immigration Problem
Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide.Since President Trump took office, his plan to deport millions of undocumented people has kept running into barriers. That has forced the White House to come up with ever more creative, and controversial, tactics.The Times journalists Julie Turkewitz and Hamed Aleaziz explain why some migrants are being held in a hotel in Panama.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/julie-turkewitz" target="_blank">Julie Turkewitz</a>, the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, based in Bogotá, Colombia. Her recent work has focused on migration.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/hamed-aleaziz" target="_blank">Hamed Aleaziz</a>, who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>As President Trump “exports” deportees, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/world/americas/trump-migrant-deportation-panama.html" target="_blank">hundreds have been trapped in a hotel in Panama</a>.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons’
When David Muhammad was 15, his mother moved from Oakland, Calif., to Philadelphia with her boyfriend, leaving Muhammad in the care of his brothers, ages 20 and 21, both of whom were involved in the drug scene. Over the next two years, Muhammad was arrested three times — for selling drugs, attempted murder and illegal gun possession.
'The Interview': Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World
The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0: Rewriting Histories
This week, President Trump falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war against Russia, ordered federal agencies created by Congress to answer directly to him and installed himself as the leader of Washington’s premiere cultural institution.
The Sordid Saga of President Trump and Mayor Adams
The sweeping federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams seemed to spell the end of his career. Then he got a sudden reprieve from President Trump — but as the terms of that support became public, an extraordinary blowback ensued.
Inside the Trump Purge: Federal Workers Tell Their Stories
On the campaign trail, Donald J. Trump and his allies left little doubt that, if they returned to power, federal workers would face layoffs, buyouts and agency closures.
A Conversation With the Architect of Trump's New Trade War
During less than a month in office, President Trump has pursued more trade actions against adversaries and allies than all the trade measures he took in his entire first four-year term. There is one man guiding it all: his trade adviser Peter Navarro.
Trump Shocks Europe
A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine.
'The Interview': Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem: ‘We’re Always Afraid’
The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin
Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms.
How Close Are We to Another Pandemic?
An outbreak of bird flu has been tearing through the nation’s dairy farms and infecting more and more people.
A Constitutional Crisis
As President Trump issues executive orders that encroach on the powers of Congress — and in some cases fly in the face of established law — a debate has begun about whether he’s merely testing the boundaries of his power or triggering a full-blown constitutional crisis.
The Demise of U.S.A.I.D. — and American Soft Power
Warning: This episode contains strong language. As President Trump demolishes the government’s biggest provider of foreign aid, the United States Agency for International Development, he is ending a 60-year bipartisan consensus about the best way to keep America safe from its enemies.Michael Crowley, who covers U.S. foreign policy, and Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, discuss the rise and fall of U.S.A.I.D. — and American soft power.Guests: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-crowley">Michael Crowley</a>, a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times; and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/stephanie-nolen">Stephanie Nolen</a>, a global health reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>With his aid cutoff, President Trump has halted<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/health/trump-usaid-health-aid.html"> U.S.A.I.D.’s legacy of “acting with humanity.”</a></li><li>The agency’s workers<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/us/politics/usaid-workers-trump.html"> are braced for the worst</a>.</li></ul>
China Seems Unstoppable. Trump Thinks Otherwise.
Over the past week, President Trump avoided a trade war with Canada and Mexico. But he escalated a trade war with China.
The Sunday Read: ‘Some Raw Truths About Raw Milk’
Thousands of years ago, after domesticating cows and other ruminants, humans did something remarkable: They began to consume the milk from these animals.
'The Interview': Denzel Washington Has Finally Found His Purpose
The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a “complicated” Jake Gyllenhaal in “Othello” on Broadway.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Story of ‘Not Like Us’
A battle between two major artists has been dominating the world of music. It’s a fight over one song — a song that may get its biggest stage ever at this weekend’s Super Bowl.
Where Are the Democrats?
How is the Democratic Party navigating the dominance of President Trump — and reckoning with the reality that more and more voters have been souring on its message?
How Elon Musk Is Infiltrating Washington
Elon Musk and his team have taken a hacksaw to the federal bureaucracy one agency at a time, and the question has become whether he’s on a crusade that will leave the government paralyzed or deliver a shake-up it has needed for years.
North America Averted a Trade War — for Now
North America came within hours of a multibillion dollar trade war that was poised to hobble the economies of Mexico and Canada.
China Challenges Silicon Valley for A.I. Dominance
Financial markets went into a panic last week over an obscure Chinese tech start-up called DeepSeek. The company now threatens to upend the world of artificial intelligence and the race for who will dominate it.
The Sunday Read: ‘Chronic Pain Is a Hidden Epidemic. It’s Time for a Revolution.’
Here’s a strange story: One day two summers ago, Jennifer Kahn woke up because her arms — both of them — hurt. Not the way they do when you’ve slept in a funny position, but as if the tendons in her forearms and hands were moving through mud. What felt like sharp electric shocks kept sparking in her fingers and sometimes up the inside of her biceps and across her chest. Holding anything was excruciating: a cup, a toothbrush, her phone. Even doing nothing was miserable. It hurt when she sat with her hands in her lap, when she stood, when she lay flat on the bed or on her side. The slightest pressure — a bedsheet, a watch band, a bra strap — was intolerable.
'The Interview': Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out.
The psychiatrist and author of “Dopamine Nation” wants us to find balance in a world of temptation and abundance.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0 Arrives in Force
Since his inauguration, President Trump has exercised a level of power that has directly challenged the checks and balances that, on paper, define the U.S. government.
What We Know About the Plane Crash
The midair collision between a passenger jet and a helicopter over Washington on Wednesday night was the deadliest plane crash in the United States in more than 20 years.
How R.F.K. Jr. and ‘Medical Freedom’ Rose to Power
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a crucial nomination hearing on Wednesday where a panel of skeptical senators probed his past, often contentious remarks.
Trump Freezes Trillions. Chaos Ensues.
In one of his most audacious moves since taking office, President Trump ordered a freeze on Tuesday on trillions of dollars in federal money — from anti-poverty programs to foreign aid — in order to purge the government of what he called woke ideology.
The Legal Battle Riveting Hollywood
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual harassment, and a fictional portrayal of domestic violence.Over the last few weeks, the Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have gone to battle over exactly what happened during the making and promotion of their latest film.It’s a dispute that has pulled back the curtain on an alleged smear campaign and the new set of tools that celebrities can use to defend themselves and redefine their enemies in the court of public opinion.Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, discusses the legal complaint that started it all.Guests: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/megan-twohey">Megan Twohey</a>, an investigative reporter at The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>“<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html">We can bury anyone”</a>: Inside a Hollywood smear machine.</li><li>Mr. Baldoni and his publicists<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/justin-baldoni-blake-lively-it-ends-with-us-new-york-times-lawsuit.html"> have sued The New York Times</a> for libel over its reporting about Ms. Lively’s allegations.</li></ul>Photo: (l-r) Lia Toby/Getty Images; John Nacion/Variety, via Getty Images.
Stephen Miller’s Return to Power
At the center of President Trump’s aggressive first week back in office is a 39-year-old adviser, Stephen Miller. His ideas and ideology have animated the blitz of executive orders.
The Sunday Read: ‘Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World?’
As soon as Camille Bromley got Ellie, a black-eyed, bat-eared German shepherd puppy, she trained her to be a good dog. And so she was. Two years on, Ms. Bromley started to think she was a little
Trump 2.0: Bans, Purges and Retribution
This week, President Trump has banned diversity, equity and inclusion programming in the federal government, punished former aides by taking away their security detail and celebrated the release of hundreds of Jan. 6, 2021, rioters and planners.
Trump Plans to Abandon Clean Energy. Can He Do It?
Among the many plans that President Trump laid out on his first day back in office was a directive to abandon the shift toward clean energy and double down on oil.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Begins
At the heart of President Trump’s flurry of executive orders was a systematic dismantling of the United States’ approach to immigration.
Pardons and Populism: Trump’s First Day Back in the White House
Warning: This episode contains strong language.On Monday, in the culmination of an extraordinary political comeback, Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as president of the United States for a second time.Mr. Trump’s return comes just four years after being voted out of office, and being impeached for trying to overturn that result.Peter Baker and Jonathan Swan, who cover the White House for The Times, discuss the message Mr. Trump sent in his inaugural address and the actions he took during his first hours in office.Guests: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/peter-baker">Peter Baker</a>, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times; <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-swan">Jonathan Swan</a>, a White House reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>President Trump’s inauguration presented<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/us/politics/trump-inauguration.html"> a vindication for the man and his movement</a>.</li><li>Mr. Trump<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/20/us/trump-executive-orders"> pardoned Jan. 6 rioters</a> and signed an order on TikTok.</li></ul>
The TikTok Flip-Flop
Over the past few weeks, users of the video app TikTok braced themselves for a national ban to take effect.
The Sunday Read: ‘Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.’
Ingrid Jackson had never lived in a trailer before, or a small town. She was born in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of a man with schizophrenia who, in 1983, decapitated a 76-year-old woman. Jackson was 1 at the time. In 2010, at 27, she was in a car accident and was prescribed pain pills. Not long after that, she began using heroin. Over the next decade she went through nine rounds of addiction rehab. Each ended in relapse. Her most recent attempt came in 2022 after her son was sentenced to life in prison for murder; he was 21.
'The Interview': Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy Is Done. Powerful Conservatives Are Listening.
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Waiting for the Immigration Raids, Again
Five years ago, we interviewed a woman who asked that we call her Herminia. It was the summer of 2019, just as former President Donald J. Trump — then in his first term — ordered nationwide raids to round up and deport undocumented immigrants. Herminia feared she was on the list.
A Fragile Cease-Fire in Gaza
After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire. The deal prompted hope that the war could end soon, but also caused worry that the tentative terms could easily fall apart.
Drunkenness, Women and Wokeness: A Dramatic Confirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth
On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense secretary.
Could the L.A. Fires Have Been Stopped Sooner?
A week after fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, Californians are grappling with the widespread destruction.
Big Tech’s Big Bet on Trump
Big Tech’s biggest names are throwing their weight behind Donald J. Trump in the biggest possible way, first as candidate and now as president-elect.
The Sunday Read: ‘What Alice Munro Knew’
“My life has gone rosy, again,” Alice Munro told a friend in a buoyant letter of March 1975. For Munro, who was then emerging as one of her generation’s leading writers, the previous few years had been blighted by heartbreak and upheaval: a painful separation from her husband of two decades; a retreat from British Columbia back to her native Ontario; a series of brief but bruising love affairs, in which, it seems, Munro could never quite make out the writing on the wall. “
'The Interview': Ben Stiller on 'Severance,' Selling Out and Being Jewish Today
The actor-director discusses the long-awaited return of the hit series, the comedies that made him a star and growing up with his famous parents.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0: A Criminal Sentencing, Presidential Legacies, and Greenland
This week, President-elect Donald J. Trump asked the Supreme Court to prevent him from being sentenced in a New York criminal case and implied that he could use military force to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, while President Biden did his best to try to Trump-proof his legacy.
L.A. on Fire
Over the past 48 hours, wildfires have consumed acre after acre and building after building across greater Los Angeles. More than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, and at least five people have died.
The End of Justin Trudeau’s Canada
This week, Justin Trudeau said he would step down as prime minister of Canada — a stunning downfall for a man who was once seen as a global icon of progressive politics.
Republicans Take Control of Congress — and Harris Certifies Her Own Loss
During their first few days in power, the Republican-controlled House and Senate vowed to put aside their furious intraparty battles to make Donald J. Trump’s sweeping agenda the law of the land.
The Reinvention of Jan. 6
Since the riot on Capitol Hill four years ago, President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have set out to sanitize the events of that day, changing it from a day of violence into, in Mr. Trump’s words, a day of love.
'The Interview': Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls
At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Terror in New Orleans
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and death.A mere three hours into 2025, terrorism struck in downtown New Orleans.The Times journalists Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Mike Baker, and Christina Morales discuss what we know about the attack, the man who carried it out and the victims.Guests: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/nicholas-bogel-burroughs">Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs</a>, a reporter at The New York Times covering criminal justice.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/mike-baker">Mike Baker</a>, a national reporter for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/christina-morales">Christina Morales</a>, a reporter for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/new-orleans-truck-attack-nye-bourbon-street.html">The attack left 15 dead and about three dozen injured</a>, and followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/suspect-new-orleans-texan-isis-flag.html">The man identified as the suspect</a> served in the U.S. military, worked at Deloitte and grew increasingly devout.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/us/new-orleans-terror-truck-attack.html">The attacker most likely acted alone</a>, officials said.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/new-orleans-attack-victims.html">Who were the people killed in the attack?</a></li></ul>
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
Warning: this episode contains strong language.Over the past five years, one sports league has gained popularity faster than any other: Ultimate Fighting Championship, or U.F.C.Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent for The Times, discusses the man behind the league and how his longtime friendship with President-elect Donald J. Trump has transformed what once was a fringe sport into a culture and political powerhouse.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/matt-flegenheimer">Matt Flegenheimer</a>, a correspondent at The New York Times who focuses on in-depth profiles of powerful figures.Background reading: <ul><li>Dana White, the U.F.C.’s chief executive, has<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/business/dana-white-ufc-trump.html"> shot to the peak of Trump-era culture and political influence</a>. What does he want?</li></ul>
The Year in Wisdom
To end the year, Melissa Kirsch, The New York Times’s deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, talks with Times reporters, editors and columnists whose jobs involve thinking about how we live, and how we might live better.
The Year in Books
As 2024 comes to a close, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including books.
The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter
In 1976, after the Watergate scandal and the country’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War, American voters elected Jimmy Carter, a Washington outsider who had served one term as governor of Georgia, to the presidency. Mr. Carter brought a new humility to the Oval Office but, by 1980, many Americans had tired of his modest sensibility and chose not to re-elect him. As it would turn out, the qualities that hurt Mr. Carter in the White House formed the foundation of a post-presidential period that helped redefine, and redeem, his legacy in the final decades of his life.
The Sunday Read: ‘Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.’
For decades, Big Food has been marketing products to people who can’t seem to stop eating, and now, suddenly, they can. The active ingredient in new drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound mimics a natural hormone that slows digestion and signals fullness to the brain.
The Sunday Read: ‘My Goldendoodle Spent a Week at Some Luxury Dog ‘Hotels.’ I Tagged Along.’
By the time Sam Apple pulled up with his goldendoodle, Steve, to their resting place, he was tired from the long drive and already second-guessing his plan. He felt a little better when they stepped inside the Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat. The lobby, with its elegant tiled entrance, might have passed for the lobby of any small countryside hotel, at least one that strongly favored dog-themed decor. But this illusion was broken when the receptionist reviewed their reservation — which, in addition to their luxury suite, included cuddle time, group play, a nature walk and a “belly rub tuck-in.”
The Year in Music
As 2024 comes to a close, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including music.
The Year in TV & Movies
As we approach the end of 2024, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including television and film.
Joni Mitchell Never Lies
In 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive — and emotional — musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and Wynonna Judd.
How a Skeptical Critic Came to Love Bad Christmas Movies
Hallmark Christmas movies are corny, predictable and just what our critic needed to embrace the holiday spirit.
Could One Phone Call Lead to the 28th Amendment?
How President Biden could transform women’s rights and rescue his legacy with just a ring.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Alienation of Jaime Cachua’
His wife was spiraling into insomnia, and his children were afraid to go to school, so Jaime Cachua sought out the person he trusted most in a crisis. He sat at his kitchen table in rural Georgia across from his father-in-law, Sky Atkins, the family patriarch. Jaime, 33, hadn’t seen his own father since he was 10 months old, when he left Mexico in a car seat bound for the United States.
'The Interview': Jonathan Roumie Plays Jesus to Millions. It Can Get Intense.
The star of “The Chosen” discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Ring-Kissing, Lawsuits and a Looming Shutdown
Weeks before his inauguration, President-elect Donald J. Trump is pushing the federal government toward a shutdown, corporate titans are flocking to Mar-a-Lago to gain his favor and a major media company has capitulated to Trump’s legal strategy of suing those who cross him.
Crypto’s Big Bet Is Paying Off
Since Donald J. Trump won the 2024 election, cryptocurrency has surged to its highest level ever.
France’s Horrifying Rape Trial Has a Feminist Hero
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence.After months of testimony, verdicts are expected as soon as this week in a rape trial that has both horrified and captivated the people of France.Catherine Porter, who has covered the trial, discusses the woman at the center of the case and how, with a single decision, she has turned the power dynamics of the #MeToo era on their head.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/catherine-porter">Catherine Porter</a>, an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Paris.Background reading: <ul><li>France’s horrifying rape trial<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/world/europe/france-rape-trial-gisele-pelicot.html"> has a feminist hero</a>.</li><li>Dominique Pelicot says he invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/france-mass-rape-pelicot.html"> from such ordinary backgrounds</a>.</li></ul>
Syria Unearths Years of Atrocities
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of torture and death. It also contains audio of death and grief.Under Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian government set up a vast network of prisons and torture chambers that swallowed up tens of thousands of people. For years, those perceived as enemies of the regime would disappear into the system, and their families would have no idea what happened to them.Christina Goldbaum, who has covered the events in Syria, takes us inside one of those prisons and tells the story of one man who survived to tell the tale.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/christina-goldbaum">Christina Goldbaum</a>, the Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Families of the missing are hoping that they may be reunited with loved ones or at least<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/world/middleeast/syria-prisoners-dead.html"> learn what happened to them</a>.</li><li>Amid the celebrations after the ouster of Mr. al-Assad, Syria has also found itself in the opening chapter of<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/world/middleeast/syria-sednaya-prison-assad-atrocities.html"> a nationwide reckoning</a> over the horrors that his government inflicted.</li></ul>
Pete Hegseth Was Toast. The MAGA Swarm Came to His Rescue.
Warning: this episode contains strong language.Over the past few weeks, the resistance of a single Republican senator, Joni Ernst of Iowa, had threatened to derail Donald J. Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense.Karoun Demirjian, who covers Congress for The Times, and Jonathan Swan, who covers politics, discuss how Mr. Trump and his allies ensured that Ms. Ernst’s resistance went away.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/karoun-demirjian">Karoun Demirjian</a>, who covers Congress for The New York Times, with a focus on national security.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-swan">Jonathan Swan</a>, a Times reporter covering politics and Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Mr. Trump became convinced that letting Mr. Hegseth fail would<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/us/politics/pete-hegseth-trump-defense-secretary.html"> set off a feeding frenzy</a> among senators.</li><li>Ms. Ernst, who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical about the pick after MAGA supporters<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/us/politics/ernst-hegseth-defense-trump.html"> threatened her with political retribution</a>.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘What if A.I. Is Actually Good for Hollywood?’
“You couldn’t have made this movie three years ago,” said Robert Zemeckis, the director of “Here.”
'The Interview': Rick Steves Refuses To Get Cynical About the World
The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
A Turning Point for Ultraprocessed Foods
A new study has found that nearly three-quarters of American adults are now obese or overweight, and there’s growing concern — among politicians, scientists and consumers — about one potential culprit: ultraprocessed foods.
How China Hacked America’s Phone Network
An alarming new hack by China has penetrated the nerve center of the United States: its telephone network.
Notre-Dame Rises From the Ashes
On Sunday, after a fire that many feared would destroy it, and a swift renovation that defied all predictions, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame reopened to the public.
The Manhunt, the Manifesto and the Murder Charge
Last week, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in Manhattan. A five-day search for the gunman ensued.
Inside The Fall Of Syria’s Brutal Dictator
Syria has been controlled by one family for more than half a century who ruled by repression, devastation and violence.
From DealBook: Alex Cooper on Building a Media Brand
The host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and founder of the Unwell Network discusses her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 election, her podcast’s journey from chatting about sex advice to delving into more serious subjects and how the Unwell Network’s fan merchandise became a eight-figure business.
'The Interview': Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word With Trump About His Mother
The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Texas Village Rethinking Homelessness
Warning: this episode contains strong language.In Austin, Texas, a local businessman has undertaken one of the nation’s biggest and boldest efforts to confront the crisis of chronic homelessness.Lucy Tompkins, a national reporter for The Times, takes us inside the multimillion-dollar experiment, to understand its promise and peril.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/lucy-tompkins">Lucy Tompkins</a>, who reports on national news for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Can a big village full of tiny homes<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/08/headway/homelessness-tiny-home-austin.html"> ease homelessness in Austin</a>?</li></ul>
The Supreme Court Takes On Transgender Care for Minors
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard a major case on the rights of transgender children that could help uphold or dismantle dozens of laws across the country.
Two Billionaires’ Big Plan to Shrink Government
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have called the federal bureaucracy an “existential threat to our republic.” Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump is empowering them to drastically shrink it, by whatever means necessary.
When the President Pardons His Son
President Biden went back on his word by pardoning his son Hunter Biden. His stated rationale for granting the pardon will inevitably muddy the political waters as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to take office with plans to use the Justice Department and the F.B.I. to pursue “retribution” against his political adversaries.
It’s Tariff Time, Again
Weeks before taking office, President-elect Donald J. Trump is doubling down on tariffs. Even if the threat to impose them proves to be just a negotiating tactic or bluster, it is also a gambit that has immediate consequences.
From Wirecutter: Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday
Most of the deals you’ll see for Black Friday and Cyber Week aren’t worth your time. This week, we reveal how to actually get a deal that’s worth your money.
Thanksgiving With Ina Garten
Leading up to Thanksgiving, we took a trip to the home of Ina Garten, the legendary cookbook author and TV star. For one glorious afternoon, the Barefoot Contessa gave us a master class on the art of hosting. She answered our questions big and small — seating arrangements, whether to have bread at the table, what to do with that difficult relative, how to zest correctly. Plus, she walked us through two of her signature recipes, which you can enjoy this holiday.
How Israel Uses Palestinian Detainees as Human Shields
Overnight, Israel agreed to a cease-fire with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah — a major turning point in one of the wars the country has been fighting since Hamas attacked it on Oct. 7. But the war in Gaza shows no sign of ending, and Israel’s conduct there is coming under increased scrutiny.
The Metamorphosis of Pete Hegseth
Now that Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is his selection of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.
A Sudden Escalation in Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office
President-elect Donald J. Trump has promised a radically different approach to foreign policy from that of the Biden administration. In Ukraine, he has pledged to end the war in a day.
From Serial: ‘The Good Whale’
After the movie “Free Willy” became a hit, word got out that the star of the film, a killer whale named Keiko, was sick and living in a tiny pool at a Mexican amusement park. Fans were outraged and pleaded for his release. “The Good Whale” tells the story of the wildly ambitious science experiment to return Keiko to the ocean — while the world watched.
'The Interview': K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.
The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Matt Gaetz Calls It Quits
After just nine days as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration.
The Murder of Laken Riley
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and death.On Wednesday afternoon, a guilty verdict was reached in the death of the Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. A 26-year-old migrant from Venezuela was convicted.Rick Rojas, the Atlanta bureau chief for The Times, discusses the case, and how it became a flashpoint in the national debate over border security.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/rick-rojas">Rick Rojas</a>, the Atlanta bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Ms. Riley, 22, was attacked in February while running on a trail on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Her killer was<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/laken-riley-murder-trial-jose-ibarra-guilty.html"> sentenced to life in prison</a>.</li><li>Lawmakers in Georgia<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/georgia-immigration-law-laken-riley.html"> approved tougher rules on immigration</a> after the killing.</li></ul>
The Appeal of the Smaller Breast
For decades, breast augmentations have been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged: the breast reduction.
From Resistance to Reflection
Warning: this episode contains strong language.For the past two weeks, Lynsea Garrison of “The Daily” has been talking to people who were part of a movement, known as the resistance, that opposed Donald Trump’s first term as president.With Mr. Trump preparing to again retake the White House, she asked those past protesters how they might react this time.Background reading: <ul><li>Was Mr. Trump’s election a setback for women?<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/us/elections/women-feminism-harris-trump.html"> Even women do not agree</a>.</li><li>Nonprofits have<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/trump-nonprofits-resistance.html"> vowed a new resistance</a>. Will donors pay up?</li></ul>
Will Republicans Reject Gaetz?
President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Representative Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general.
The Sunday Read: ‘How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular’
Nationwide, just over a million children, mostly girls, participate in cheer each year (some estimates are even higher), more than the number who play softball or lacrosse. And almost every part of that world is dominated by a single company: Varsity Spirit.
'The Interview': The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die
Dr. Ellen Wiebe has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures and is one of Canada’s most prominent advocates for the practice. David Marchese had questions — medical, legal and philosophical — about when it makes sense for doctors to help people to die, and also about how MAID might shape our thinking on what, exactly, constitutes a good death.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Bernie Sanders Says Democrats Have Lost Their Way
The Democratic Party is sifting through the rubble of its sweeping election loss and trying to work out what went wrong.
Trump 2.0: A Cabinet Full of Surprises and an Awkward Visit With Joe Biden
Warning: this episode contains strong language.In his first week as president-elect, Donald J. Trump moved at breakneck speed to fill out his cabinet with a set of loyalists who were both conventional and deeply unconventional, the U.S. Senate chose a leader who could complicate Trump’s agenda, and President Joe Biden welcomed Trump back to the White House.Times Journalists Michael Barbaro, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, sat down to make sense of it all.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/julie-hirschfeld-davis">Julie Hirschfeld Davis</a>, who covers politics for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/peter-baker">Peter Baker</a>, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/maggie-haberman">Maggie Haberman</a>, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Matt Gaetz is<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/matt-gaetz-trump-attorney-general.html"> Mr. Trump’s pick for attorney general</a>.</li><li>John Thune is set to become<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/john-tune-senate-republican-leader.html"> the next Senate majority leader</a>.</li><li>Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump’s<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/trump-biden-white-house.html"> brief public display of civility</a> was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.</li></ul>
Elon Musk Launches Into American Politics
After single-handedly remaking the auto industry, social media and the global space race, Elon Musk is now turning his attention, and personal fortune, to politics.
Why Abortion Rights Won Even as Kamala Harris Lost
Last Tuesday, voters across the country approved measures to protect abortion rights, while rejecting the presidential candidate who claimed to champion those same rights.
Democrats Search For Answers
Democrats, devastated by their sweeping losses in the election, are starting to sift through the wreckage of their defeat.
The Sunday Read: ‘Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.’
When Maggie Jones’s marriage collapsed after 23 years, she was devastated and overwhelmed. She was in her 50s, with two jobs, two teenage daughters and one dog. She didn’t consider dating. She had no time, no emotional energy. But then a year passed. One daughter was off at college, the other increasingly independent. After several more months went by, she started to feel a sliver of curiosity about what kind of men were out there and how it would feel to date again.
'The Interview': Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats
The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Inside Trump World as the Next Chapter Begins
In the days since the election, Donald J. Trump has started preparing to retake the White House.
Donald Trump’s America
As the fallout from the election settles, Americans are beginning to absorb, celebrate and mourn the coming of a second Trump presidency.
Trump, Again
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Donald J. Trump was elected president for a second time.
A Guide to Election Night 2024
After two years of campaigning, more than a billion of dollars of advertising and a last-minute change to one of the nominees, the 2024 race for president is now in the hands of the American voters.
The Ad Campaign
By the time it’s over, this year’s race for president will have cost at least $3.5 billion. The single biggest expense will be campaign ads.
The Sunday Read: ‘Their Son’s Death Was Devastating. Then Politics Made It Worse.’
A sheriff’s deputy arrived at Nathan and Danielle Clark’s front door on the outskirts of Springfield, Ohio, in September with the latest memento of what their son’s death had become. “I’m sorry that I have to show you this,” she said and handed them a flier with a picture of Aiden, 11, smiling at the camera after his last baseball game. It was the same image the Clarks had chosen for his funeral program and then made into Christmas ornaments for his classmates, but this time the photograph was printed alongside threats and racial slurs.
'The Interview': Peter Singer Wants to Shatter Your Moral Complacency
The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Army of Election Officials Ready To Reject The Vote
On Tuesday night, as the voting ends and the counting begins, the election system itself will be on trial.
Black Voters and the Democratic Party: One Family’s Story
Warning: This episode contains strong language and racial slurs.For decades, Black Americans formed the backbone of the Democratic Party, voting by overwhelming margins for Democratic candidates. While most Black voters are expected to cast their ballots for Kamala Harris, polls suggest that support for her might be softening, particularly among Black men.Sabrina Tavernise travels to Georgia, a key swing state, with two “Daily” producers, Lynsea Garrison and Sydney Harper, to speak with one family about their experiences through the decades.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/sabrina-tavernise">Sabrina Tavernise</a>, co-host of “The Daily.”</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/lynsea-garrison">Lynsea Garrison</a>, a producer on “The Daily.”</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/sydney-harper">Sydney Harper</a>, a producer on “The Daily.”</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Some Black voters have<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/us/politics/poll-black-voters-harris-trump.html"> drifted from Democrats</a>, imperiling Ms. Harris’s bid, a poll showed.</li><li>As<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/us/politics/harris-black-voters-trump.html"> Black voters appear to hesitate</a> on their support, Democrats race to win them over.</li></ul>
Six Days Left: Closing Arguments, Racist Jokes and Burning Ballots
In the final week of the race for president, Donald J. Trump’s big rally in New York appeared to backfire, while Kamala Harris’s closing message cast her as a unifier. Fears about election interference also resurfaced after arsonists burned ballots in three states.
On the Ballot: An Immigration System Most Americans Never Wanted
If Donald J. Trump wins next week’s election, it will be in large part because voters embraced his message that the U.S. immigration system is broken.
The Trump Campaign’s Big Gamble
Warning: this episode contains strong language.The presidential campaign is in its final week and one thing remains true: the election is probably going to come down to a handful of voters in a swing states.Jessica Cheung, a producer for “The Daily,” and Jonathan Swan, a reporter covering politics for The Times, take us inside Donald Trump’s unorthodox campaign to win over those voters.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jessica-cheung">Jessica Cheung</a>, a senior producer of “The Daily.”</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-swan">Jonathan Swan</a>, a reporter covering politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/us/trump-latino-voters-arizona.html">In Arizona</a>, many Latino families are divided about the 2024 election.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/us/politics/poll-harris-trump-times-siena.html">The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided</a>. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied at 48 to 48 percent.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix’s Endless Library’
If you take a journey deep within Netflix’s furthest recesses — burrow past Binge-worthy TV Dramas and 1980s Action Thrillers, take a left at Because You Watched the Lego Batman Movie, keep going past Fright Night — you will eventually find your way to the platform’s core, the forgotten layers of content fossilized by the pressure from the accreted layers above.
'The Interview': John Fetterman Fears Trump Is Stronger Than Ever
The senator discusses the “astonishing” support for the former president in Pennsylvania, his rift with progressives over Israel and his own position in the Democratic Party.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The United States of Pennsylvania
Throughout this election, one state has been at the center of every imaginable path to victory: Pennsylvania. Both candidates have campaigned there relentlessly, and both parties have spent more money there than in any other state.
12 Days to Go: French Fries and Fascism
Warning: this episode contains strong language.With less than two weeks to go in the race for the presidency, Donald Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff is warning that he met the definition of a fascist, Kamala Harris is seizing on the message of Mr. Trump as a threat to democracy and Mr. Trump himself is relying on viral stunts and vulgarity to break through to undecided voters.The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Michael S. Schmidt, Lisa Lerer, Reid J. Epstein and Nate Cohn try to make sense of it all.Guests: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-s-schmidt">Michael S. Schmidt</a>, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/lisa-lerer">Lisa Lerer</a>, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/reid-j-epstein">Reid J. Epstein</a>, a New York Times reporter covering politics.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/nate-cohn">Nate Cohn</a>, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/us/politics/john-kelly-trump-fitness-character.html"> he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/us/politics/harris-kelly-trump.html">Harris called Mr. Trump’s reported remarks on Hitler and Nazis</a> “deeply troubling.”</li><li>A look at the polls:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/upshot/trump-harris-polls-election.html"> A slight shift toward Mr. Trump but still no clear favorite</a>.</li></ul>
The Gender Election
A stark new gender divide has formed among the country’s youngest voters. Young men have drifted toward Donald Trump, while young women are surging toward Kamala Harris.
As Marijuana’s Popularity Grows, So Do Its Harms
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of a mental health crisis and violence.This Election Day, recreational marijuana could become legal across more than half of the United States. But as more Americans consume more potent forms of the drug more often, a Times investigation has revealed that some of the heaviest users are experiencing serious and unexpected harms to their health.Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains what she found.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/megan-twohey">Megan Twohey</a>, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/us/cannabis-marijuana-risks-addiction.html">As America’s marijuana use grows, so do the harms</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/health/marijuana-weed-addiction-psychosis-vomiting.html">Stories of marijuana’s little-known risks</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/us/elections/trump-marijuana-legalization-florida.html">Trump signals support for marijuana legalization</a> in Florida.</li></ul>
What Happens in Vegas Could Decide the Election
For millions of Americans, the housing crisis defines the U.S. economy. In the swing state of Nevada, it could soon define the election.
The Sunday Read: ‘An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era’
There was something distinctly unrelaxed about the way that Tony Tulathimutte, one of the more talented young writers at work in America today, announced the publication of “The Feminist,” a new short story, back in the fall of 2019.
'The Interview': Mia Khalifa’s Messy World of Money, Sex and Activism
For the OnlyFans star and influencer, navigating the internet is a full-time job.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Israel Kills The Leader of Hamas
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, played a central role in planning the deadly assault on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that set off the war in Gaza. His killing was a major win for Israel, and prompted calls from Israeli leaders for Hamas to surrender.
19 Days to Go: Early Voting, Dance Parties and Third Parties
This week on the campaign trail, Donald Trump displayed bizarre town hall behavior, Kamala Harris pursued a strategy aimed at Black men, and the first wave of early voting offered a look at the energy of the electorate. Michael Barbaro sits down with the political reporters Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher and Rebecca Davis O’Brien to make sense of it all.
The Race That Could Tip Control of the Senate
Yesterday, The Daily explained how control of the House has come down to a few contests in two blue states. Today, we look at the race for the Senate.
Two Blue States That Will Determine Control of Congress
This year’s presidential race looks certain to be won or lost in a handful of swing states where neither party has a clear advantage.
Inside an Unprepared Secret Service
After the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pa., Congress held hearings on the failures of the Secret Service, and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, stepped down.
'The Interview': A Conversation With JD Vance
The Republican vice-presidential candidate rejects the idea that he’s changed, defends his rhetoric and still won’t say if Trump lost in 2020.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Trump 2.0: A Presidency Driven by Revenge
In a special series, “The Daily” examines what a second Trump presidency would look like, and how it would challenge democratic norms.
25 Days to Go
In the campaign for president, this was the week when back-to-back natural disasters became an inescapable part of the race, when Vice-President Kamala Harris chose to meet the press and when Donald J. Trump faced new accusations of cozying up to Russia’s president.
The Parents Aren’t All Right
For years, research on hyper-attentive parenting has focused on all the ways that it can hurt children.
How NAFTA Broke American Politics
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are constantly talking about trade, tariffs and domestic manufacturing.
The Year Since Oct. 7
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of war and trauma.One year ago, Israel suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history. The conflict that followed has become bigger and deadlier by the day, killing tens of thousands of people and expanding from Gaza to Yemen, Lebanon and now Iran.Today, we return to two men in Israel and Gaza, to hear how their lives have changed.Guests: Golan Abitbul, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, in southern Israel; and Hussein Owda, who was among more than a million people sheltering in Rafah.Background reading: <ul><li>How Oct. 7<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-oct-7-year-of-war.html"> sparked a year of conflict</a>.</li><li>Listen to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/podcasts/the-daily/israel-hamas-kibbutz.html"> the first interview with Golan</a>.</li><li>Listen to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/podcasts/the-daily/rafah-israel-gaza.html"> the first interview with Hussein</a>.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘The Blind Side’ Made Him Famous. But He Has a Different Story to Tell.
It was an overcast Monday afternoon in late April, and Michael Oher, the former football player whose high school years were dramatized in the movie “The Blind Side,” was driving Michael Sokolove on a tour through a forlorn-looking stretch of Memphis and past some of the landmarks of his childhood.
'The Interview': Al Pacino Is Still Going Big
A conversation with the legendary actor about, well, everything.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Four Weeks to Go
With Election Day fast approaching, polls show the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump to be the closest in a generation.
Iran Retaliates
Israel’s series of military successes against its longtime adversary Hezbollah had raised the question of whether the militant group’s backer, Iran, would retaliate. On Tuesday, that question was answered, when Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel.
The Walz-Vance Debate: Civility and Then a Clash
Just three weeks after Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump engaged in a fiery and often hostile presidential debate, their running mates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, met for their own face-off — and struck a very different chord.
Hurricane Helene’s 600 Miles of Destruction
Warning: This episode contains strong language and descriptions of death.Over the past few days, Hurricane Helene has left a trail of devastation, killing more than 100 people, driving thousands from their homes and leaving millions without power.Judson Jones, a meteorologist and weather reporter for The Times, and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, a Times national reporter, discuss the toll left by the deadly storm.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/judson-jones">Judson Jones</a>, a meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/nicholas-bogel-burroughs">Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs</a>, a national reporter for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Hurricane Helene<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/us/hurricane-helene-damage-florida-north-carolina.html"> spawned flash floods and landslides</a> as it barreled north after devastating parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast.</li><li>In less than a day, Helene transformed from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 4. Read about<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/weather/helene-storm-category.html"> how that happened so quickly</a>.</li></ul>
Alliance vs. Isolation: Harris and Trump’s Competing Views on Foreign Policy
As wars in Ukraine and the Middle East deepen, the U.S. presidential campaign is raising a crucial question: Whose idea of American foreign policy will the world get next?
The Deserter: Parts 4 and 5
In “The Deserter,” Sarah A. Topol reports the story of Ivan, a captain in the Russian Army who fought in Ukraine and then ultimately fled the war and his country with his wife, Anna. Topol spoke to 18 deserters while reporting in eight countries across four continents over the last year and a half; their experiences helped paint a vivid picture of the Russian war operation and its corruption, chaos and brutality.
The Deserter: Parts 1-3
In “The Deserter,” Sarah A. Topol reports the story of Ivan, a captain in the Russian Army who fought in Ukraine and then ultimately fled the war and his country with his wife, Anna. Topol spoke to 18 deserters while reporting in eight countries across four continents over the last year and a half; their experiences helped paint a vivid picture of the Russian war operation and its corruption, chaos and brutality.
'The Interview': John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage
The host of "Last Week Tonight" talks about what he’s learned in the ten years of making the show, why he doesn't consider himself a journalist and not giving in to nihilism.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Criminal Indictment of New York City’s Mayor
For the first time in New York history, federal prosecutors have indicted the city’s sitting mayor, accusing him of accepting illegal campaign donations and luxury gifts in return for political favors.
The Profitable Business of Holding Patients Against Their Will
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of captivity, mental-health trauma and suicidal thoughts.A Times investigation into a leading chain of psychiatric hospitals in the United States reveals a world where profits trump medical needs, and patients are detained against their will.Jessica Silver-Greenberg, an investigative reporter for the Business section of The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who was trapped inside.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jessica-silver-greenberg">Jessica Silver-Greenberg</a>, an investigative reporter for the Business section of The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/business/acadia-psychiatric-patients-trapped.html">How a leading chain of psychiatric hospitals traps patients</a>.</li></ul>
The Slide Toward War in Lebanon
In the past few days, Israel has waged intense air raids in Lebanon, killing more than 600 people, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
How the Cost of Housing Became So Crushing
Over the past year, frustration over the cost of housing in the United States has become a centerpiece of the presidential race, a focus of government policy and an agonizing nationwide problem.
How Telegram Became the Underworld’s Favorite App
A Times investigation has found that Telegram, one of the world’s biggest messaging apps, with nearly a billion users, is also a giant black market and gathering place for the likes of terrorists and white supremacists.
'Book Review': Robert Caro on 50 Years of 'The Power Broker'
Robert Caro’s 1974 biography “The Power Broker” is a book befitting its subject, Robert Moses — the unelected parochial technocrat who used a series of appointed positions to entirely reshape New York City and its surrounding environment for generations to come. Like Moses, Caro’s book has exerted an enduring and outsize influence. Caro recently joined The Times’s Book Review Podcast to discuss his experience writing the seminal book, and how he accounts for its continuing legacy.
'The Interview': Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth Is Overrated
The star novelist discusses her public persona, the discourse around her work and why reinvention isn’t her goal.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Six Weeks to Go
As the presidential race enters its final 45 days, we assemble a campaign round table with our colleagues from the politics desk.
The Day Thousands of Pagers Exploded in Lebanon
Hundreds of electronic devices carried by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday in an audacious plot by Israel.
Israel's Existential Threat From Within
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.In the last year, the world’s eyes have been on the war in Gaza, which still has no end in sight. But there is a conflict in another Palestinian territory that has gotten far less attention, where life has become increasingly untenable: the West Bank.Ronen Bergman, who has been covering the conflict, explains why things are likely to get worse, and the long history of extremist political forces inside Israel that he says are leading the country to an existential crisis.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/ronen-bergman">Ronen Bergman</a>, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine.Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/magazine/israel-west-bank-settler-violence-impunity.html">How extremist settlers took over Israel</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/world/middleeast/west-bank-what-where-who.html">What is the West Bank</a> and who controls it?</li></ul>
A Second Assassination Plot and the New Era of Political Violence
A suspect was charged on Monday in connection with what appears to be a second assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump.
Three Undecided Voters, Two Swing States, One Big Decision
From the moment Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked off the debate stage, both their campaigns have argued about who won the showdown.
The Sunday Read: ‘The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down’
If Próspera were a normal town, Jorge Colindres, a freshly cologned and shaven lawyer, would be considered its mayor. His title here is “technical secretary.” Looking out over a clearing in the trees in February, he pointed to the small office complex where he works collecting taxes and managing public finances for the city’s 2,000 or so physical residents and e-residents, many of whom have paid a fee for the option of living in Próspera, on the Honduran island of Roatán, or remotely incorporating a business there.
'The Interview': Demi Moore Is Done With the Male Gaze
The actress discusses how her relationship to her body and fame has changed after decades in the public eye.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Story Behind ‘They’re Eating the Pets’
At this week’s presidential debate, Donald J. Trump went into an unprompted digression about immigrants eating people’s pets. While the claims were debunked, the topic was left unexplained.
How the Election Is Sinking a $15 Billion Business Deal
In a highly unusual move, the Biden administration signaled last week that it would block a Japanese company from buying an iconic American company in a critical swing state.
Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate
In their first and possibly only presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris dominated and enraged former President Donald J. Trump.
Judge Delays Trump Sentencing Until After Election
Last week, a judge in Manhattan announced that he was delaying the sentencing of Donald J. Trump until after the election. It is the only one of the four criminal cases against the former president that will have gone to trial before voters go to the polls.
The Harris Honeymoon Is Over
Is Kamala Harris’s surge beginning to ebb? That’s the question raised by the recent New York Times/Siena College poll, which finds Donald J. Trump narrowly ahead of Ms. Harris among likely voters nationwide.
'The Interview': Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will Ferrell and Harper Steele.
The superstar comedian and his best friend and collaborator discuss the journey that deepened their friendship.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The First Post-Affirmative Action Class Enters College
The Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action last summer was expected to drastically change the demographics of college campuses around the country.
Kamala Harris’s Record on Immigration
As Vice President Kamala Harris moves into the final stretch of her campaign, one of the biggest issues both for voters and for Republicans attacking her is the surge of migrants crossing the southern border over the past four years.
The Battle to Control the World’s Most Powerful Technology
The American company Nvidia has created one of the world’s most sought-after inventions: a computer chip that powers artificial intelligence.
The Push to Ban Phones in School
As students around the United States head back to school, many are encountering a new reality: bans on their use of cellphones.
What Phil Donahue Meant to Me
Phil Donahue, the game-changing daytime television host, died last week at 88. Mr. Donahue turned “The Phil Donahue Show” into a participation event, soliciting questions and comments on topics as varied as human rights and orgies.
Why Tipping Is Everywhere
Tipping, once contained to certain corners of the economy, has exploded, creating confusion and angst. Now, it is even becoming an issue in the U.S. presidential campaign.
The War That Won’t End
It’s been nearly a year since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza.
The First Major Cyberattack of the 2024 Election
The U.S. authorities have repeatedly warned that foreign governments would seek to meddle in the upcoming presidential election. It now appears they were right.
Trump vs. Harris on the Economy
As the 2024 presidential race enters the homestretch, former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are putting economic policy at the center of their pitches to voters.
Introducing ‘The Wirecutter Show’
In the very first episode of
'The Interview': Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering From Childhood Stardom
The actress talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about learning to protect herself and the hard lessons of early fame.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
At the Democratic Convention, a Historic Nomination
Last night, at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination, becoming the first woman of color in U.S. history to do so.
The Republican Plan to Challenge a Harris Victory
At the Democratic National Convention, party officials are celebrating polls showing that Kamala Harris is now competitive with Donald Trump in every major swing state across the country.
Inside Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of war.When Ukrainian troops crossed over into Russia two weeks ago, it appeared at first to be a largely symbolic gesture. But in the time since, it has emerged as a potentially pivotal moment in the war.Andrew Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief for The Times, explains what’s behind the audacious Ukrainian operation, and Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief, explains how Russia’s response could reshape the conflict.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/andrew-e-kramer">Andrew E. Kramer</a>, the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/anton-troianovski">Anton Troianovski</a>, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Planned in secrecy, the incursion was a bold move to upend the war’s dynamics and put Moscow on the defensive —<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-kursk-offensive.html"> a gambit that could also leave Ukraine exposed</a>.</li><li>President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to hold Russian territory as leverage in future talks.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/world/europe/ukraine-russia-zelensky-putin-ceasefire.html"> In Moscow, many doubt the strategy</a>.</li></ul>
Biden Leaves the Stage
On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, the stage belonged to the man who chose to give it up.
The Story of Kamala Harris
Over the next few days at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination and reintroduce herself to American voters.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Going to College’
Benjamin B. Bolger has been to Harvard and Stanford and Yale. He has been to Columbia and Dartmouth and Oxford, and Cambridge, Brandeis and Brown. Over all, Bolger has 14 advanced degrees, plus an associate’s and a bachelor’s.
'The Interview': Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out
From jail and addiction to music stardom — the singer tells David Marchese he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
How Air-Conditioning Conquered America
Air-conditioning has become both our answer to a warming planet and a major obstacle to actually confronting it.
A Controversial Crackdown on Homeless Encampments
In the weeks since a landmark Supreme Court ruling opened the door for cities and states to crack down on homeless encampments, California — the state with the largest homeless population — has taken some of the nation’s most sweeping actions against them.
How One Tech Monopoly Paved the Way for Another
In a landmark antitrust ruling against Google last week, another case was at the heart of the story — one from the 1990s.
Harris Takes the Lead in Key States
New polls by The New York Times and Siena College find that Vice President Kamala Harris has transformed the 2024 presidential race and is now leading former President Donald J. Trump in three crucial battleground states.
Inside the Three Worst Weeks of Trump’s Campaign
For much of the past year, Donald J. Trump and those around him were convinced that victory in the presidential race was all but certain. Now, everything has changed, after the decision by President Biden not to seek a second term.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s’
Les Milne was a consultant anesthesiologist, and his wife, Joy, typically found that he came home smelling of anesthetics, antiseptics and blood. But he returned one August evening in 1982, shortly after his 32nd birthday, smelling of something new and distinctly unsavory, of some thick must. From then on, the odor never ceased, though neither Les nor almost anyone but his wife could detect it. For Joy, even a small shift in her husband’s aroma might have been cause for distress, but his scent now seemed to have changed fundamentally, as if replaced by that of someone else.
'The Interview': James Lankford Tried to Solve Immigration for the GOP
Senator James Lankford discusses how political calculations killed his border bill, the evangelical Christian vote and preparing for life after Trump.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Breaking’s Olympic Debut
More than 50 years after its inception, “breaking” — not “break dancing,” a term coined by the media and disdained by practitioners — will debut as an Olympic sport.
Dispatches From a Kamala Harris Field Office
Vice President Kamala Harris’s ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket has transformed the U.S. presidential race. But the real test awaits: Will the party be able to translate that energy into a winning coalition of voters in November?
Harris Chooses Walz
Earlier this summer, few Democrats could have identified Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota.
What Just Happened on Wall Street?
Every major U.S. stock market plunged on Monday, wiping out billions of dollars in value.
She Used to Be Friends With JD Vance
Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, and Sofia Nelson, his transgender classmate at Yale Law School, forged a bond that lasted a decade. In 2021, Mr. Vance’s support for an Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors led to their falling out.
The Sunday Read: ‘Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.’
When Maggie Jones’s marriage collapsed after 23 years, she was devastated and overwhelmed. She was in her 50s, with two jobs, two teenage daughters and one dog. She didn’t consider dating. She had no time, no emotional energy. But then a year passed. One daughter was off at college, the other increasingly independent. After several more months went by, she started to feel a sliver of curiosity about what kind of men were out there and how it would feel to date again. The last time she dated was 25 years ago, and even then, she fell into relationships mostly with guys from high school, college, parties, work. Now every man she knew was either married, too young, too old or otherwise not a good fit.
'The Interview': Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help
I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Secret Succession Fight That Will Determine the Future of Fox News
For years, Rupert Murdoch seemed content to let his children battle it out for control of his conservative media empire once he’s gone.
The Long Shadow of Julian Assange’s Conviction
Warning: this episode contains strong language and audio of war.When the long legal saga of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, came to an end this summer, it marked the first time that the U.S. government had convicted anyone for publishing classified material.Charlie Savage, who covers national security and legal policy for The Times, discusses what the conviction means for journalism and government accountability in a world where publishing state secrets can now be treated as a crime.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/charlie-savage">Charlie Savage</a>, a national security and legal policy correspondent for The New York Times. Guest host: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/natalie-kitroeff">Natalie Kitroeff</a>, Mexico City Bureau Chief for The New York Times. Background reading: <ul><li>Mr. Assange’s plea deal<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/us/politics/assange-plea-deal-press-freedom.html"> sets a chilling precedent</a> on the ability of journalists to report on military, intelligence or diplomatic information that officials deem secret.</li><li>To some, Mr. Assange was a heroic crusader for truth. To others, he was<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/27/world/europe/julian-assange-wikileaks-legacy.html"> a reckless leaker endangering lives</a>.</li></ul>
An Escalating War in the Middle East
Warning: This episode contains audio of war.Over the past few days, the simmering feud between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, has reached a critical moment.Ben Hubbard, the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why the latest tit-for-tat attacks are different and why getting them to stop could be so tough.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/ben-hubbard">Ben Hubbard</a>, the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Israel says it<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-lebanon.html"> killed a Hezbollah commander</a>, Fuad Shukr, in an airstrike near Beirut.</li><li>The Israeli military blamed Mr. Shukr for<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/28/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-strike.html"> an assault on Saturday that killed 12 children and teenagers</a> in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.</li></ul>
The V.P.’s Search for a V.P.
Warning: This episode contains strong language.Although Vice President Kamala Harris has officially been a presidential candidate for only about a week, the race to become her running mate is well underway.Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, takes us inside the selection process.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/lisa-lerer">Lisa Lerer</a>, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>What’s more exciting than a veepstakes?<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/us/politics/harris-vice-president-search.html"> A surprise veepstakes</a>.</li><li>Take a look at<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/politics/kamala-harris-vp-pick.html"> the leading contenders</a> to be Ms. Harris’s running mate.</li></ul>
A Radical Reboot of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear power, once the great hope for a clean way to meet the world’s energy needs, fell out of favor decades ago.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Kidnapping I Can’t Escape’
On Nov. 12, 1974, Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s father’s childhood friend Jack Teich was kidnapped out of his driveway in the nicest part of the nicest part of Long Island. He was arriving home from work when two men forced him into their car at gunpoint and took him to a house where they chained and interrogated him.
'The Interview': Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break
The Democrat talks about the election vibe shift and what a Kamala Harris win would mean for both parties.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Is One Third of Venezuela’s Population About to Flee?
For years, Venezuelans have been living through one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history — one that has caused millions to flee the country. But this weekend, an election is offering many a real hope for change.
The Harris Campaign Is Born
Over the past 48 hours, as the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris went from theoretical to inevitable, she has delivered the first glimpses of how her campaign will run.
The Lingering Questions about the Attempt to Kill Trump
In the week since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the security mistakes that led to the shooting have come into sharp focus, prompting Kimberly Cheatle, the head of the Secret Service, to resign.
The New Hope, and New Worry, of Kamala Harris
As Democrat after Democrat races to anoint Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s presidential candidate, it has become clear that she will face no real challenge for the nomination.
Joe Biden Drops Out
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his replacement.
Sunday Special: The 100 Best Books of the Century (So Far)
Earlier this month, the New York Times Book Review rolled out the results of an ambitious survey it conducted to determine the best books of the 21st century so far. On this special episode of the Book Review Podcast, host Gilbert Cruz chats with some fellow Book Review editors about the results of that survey and about the project itself.
'The Interview': Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT
The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
At the Republican Convention, Trump Achieves Mythical Status
Donald J. Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination put an exclamation point on a triumphant week for a Republican Party that emerged from its convention confident and unified. At the same time, the Democratic Party is moving closer and closer to replacing President Biden on the ticket.
Trump 2.0: He’s Never Sounded Like This Before
In a special series leading up to Election Day, “The Daily” will explore what a second Trump presidency would look like, and what it could mean for American democracy.
The Surprise Ending to the Mar-a-Lago Documents Case
As the Republican National Convention entered its second day, former President Donald J. Trump and his allies absorbed the stunning new reality that the most formidable legal case against him had been thrown out by a federal judge, who ruled that the appointment of the special counsel who brought the case, Jack Smith, had violated the Constitution.
Trump Picks His Running Mate — and Political Heir
On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald J. Trump chose his running mate: Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio.
The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Today’s episode sets out what we know about the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
The Sunday Read: ‘A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies’
Cindy Elgan glanced into the lobby of her office and saw a sheriff’s deputy waiting at the front counter. “Let’s start a video recording, just in case this goes sideways,” Elgan, 65, told one of her employees in the Esmeralda County clerk’s office. She had come to expect skepticism, conspiracy theories and even threats related to her job as an election administrator. She grabbed her annotated booklet of Nevada state laws, said a prayer for patience and walked into the lobby to confront the latest challenge to America’s electoral process.
'The Interview': Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely
The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Loving Their Pets to Debt
Over the past decade, the cost of veterinary care in the U.S. has skyrocketed, as health care for pets has come to look more like health care for people.
72 Hours Inside Biden’s Campaign to Save His Candidacy
For the past three days, President Biden has fought to save his re-election campaign, as panicked congressional Democrats returned to Washington and openly debated whether to call on him to step aside.
Why Britain Just Ended 14 Years of Conservative Rule
For more than a decade, Britain has been governed by the Conservative Party, which pushed its politics to the right, embracing smaller government and Brexit. Last week, that era officially came to an end.
The Era of Killer Robots Is Here
Outmanned and outgunned in what has become a war of attrition against Russia, Ukraine has looked for any way to overcome its vulnerabilities on the battlefield. That search has led to the emergence of killer robots.
The Supreme Court Is Not Done Remaking America
When the Supreme Court wrapped up its term last week, much of the focus was one the ruling that gave former President Donald J. Trump sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution. But another set of rulings that generated less attention could have just as big an impact on American government and society.
'Animal,' Episode 6: Bats
On the final episode of “Animal,” Sam Anderson travels to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to meet with a creature he's long been afraid of: bats.
How Bad Is Drinking for You, Really?
Midway through one of the booziest holiday weekends of the year, we re-examine our love-hate relationship with alcohol.
Biden’s Slipping Support
A major Times poll has found that voters’ doubts about President Biden deepened after his poor performance in the first debate, with Donald J. Trump taking by far his biggest lead of the campaign.
The American Journalist on Trial in Russia
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist for The Wall Street Journal, was detained in Russia more than a year ago. He has been locked up in a high-security prison and accused of spying for the U.S. government.
Trump Wins Broad Immunity
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions that he took while in office.
Will Biden Withdraw?
President Biden’s disastrous debate performance last week set off a furious discussion among Democratic officials, donors and strategists about whether and how to replace him as the party’s nominee.
'Animal,' Episode 5: Wolves
In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 5, the writer Sam Anderson travels to an obscure memorial in rural Japan: the statue of the last Japanese wolf.
'The Interview': Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
A Brutal Debate for Biden
In the first debate of the 2024 race, President Biden hoped to make the case that Donald J. Trump was unfit to return to the White House. Instead, Mr. Biden’s weak performance deepened doubts about his own fitness for the job.
The Doping Scandal Rocking the Upcoming Olympics
A new doping scandal is rocking the world of competitive swimming, as the Paris Olympics approach. These allegations are raising questions about fairness in the sport and whether the results at the summer games can be trusted.
France’s Far Right at the Gates of Power
The far right in France had a big win this month, crushing the party of President Emmanuel Macron in elections for the European Parliament. But the results did not affect France’s government at home — until Mr. Macron changed that.
The Plan to Defeat Critics of Israel in Congress
A powerful group supporting Israel is trying to defeat sitting members of Congress who have criticized the country’s deadly war against Hamas.
The Army of Poets and Students Fighting a Forgotten War
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of injuries.Myanmar is home to one of the deadliest, most intractable civil wars on the planet. But something new is happening. Unusual numbers of young people from the cities, including students, poets and baristas, have joined the country’s rebel militias. And this coalition is making startling gains against the country’s military dictatorship.Hannah Beech, who covers stories across Asia for The Times, discusses this surprising resistance movement.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/hannah-beech">Hannah Beech</a>, a Bangkok-based reporter for The New York Times, focusing on investigative and in-depth stories in Asia.Background reading: <ul><li>Rebel fighters have<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/myanmar-war-rebels.html"> handed Myanmar’s army defeat after defeat</a>, for the first time raising the possibility that the military junta could be at risk of collapse.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/20/world/asia/myanmar-civil-war.html">What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war?</a></li></ul>
'Animal,' Episode 4: Ferrets
In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 4, the writer Sam Anderson soothes his anxiety by visiting a convention center in Ohio.
'The Interview': Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028
The governor of Michigan isn’t saying it should be her, but she’s not saying it shouldn’t be, either.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
America’s Top Doctor on Why He Wants Warning Labels on Social Media
Warning: This episode contains mentions of bullying and suicide.A rising tide of mental health problems among teenagers has sent parents, teachers and doctors searching for answers. This week, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, offered one: social media.Today, Dr. Murthy discusses his proposal to require platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram to include warning labels, like those that appear on tobacco and alcohol products.Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general. Background reading: <ul><li>Dr. Murthy cannot unilaterally impose warnings on social media; the action<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html"> requires approval by Congress</a>. Dr. Murthy said he would urge Congress to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html"> require a warning</a> that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.</li><li>Read a guest essay by Dr. Murthy:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/opinion/social-media-health-warning.html"> Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms</a>.</li></ul>
The Mysterious Gun Study That’s Advancing Gun Rights
In the battle to dismantle gun restrictions, raging in America’s courts even as mass shootings become commonplace, a Times’ investigation has found that one study has been deployed by gun rights activists to notch legal victories with far-reaching consequences.
A Novel Legal Strategy for Mass Shooting Victims’ Families
As mass shootings plague the United States, victims’ families continue to search for accountability. To that end, a pair of lawsuits by the families of victims of the Uvalde school shooting will try a new tactic.
Abortion United Evangelicals and Republicans. Now That Alliance Is Fraying.
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest denomination of Protestant Christians in the United States, voted at an annual gathering last week to oppose the use of in vitro fertilization.
'Animal,' Episode 3: Manatees
In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 3, the writer Sam Anderson travels to Florida to fulfill a lifelong dream: to swim with manatees.
'The Interview': Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life.
The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
How to Retire as Early as Humanly Possible
Many Americans work their entire lives and end up retiring with nothing. But a group of frugal obsessives is challenging that.
Inside Trump’s Search for a Vice President
The makeup of the 2024 presidential race has felt inevitable from the start — with one notable exception: Donald J. Trump’s choice of a running mate.
The Criminal Conviction of Hunter Biden
A jury on Tuesday found Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, guilty of three felonies related to the purchase of a gun at one of the low points of his troubled life.
Biden’s Hard-Line Effort to Close the Border
Last week, President Biden announced one of the most restrictive immigration policies by a Democratic incumbent in decades, effectively barring migrants crossing the southern border from seeking asylum in the United States.
The Rise and Fall of Congestion Pricing in New York
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she was indefinitely halting a project that had been decades in the making: congestion pricing in Manhattan’s core business district.
'Animal,' Episode 2: Puffins
In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 2, the writer Sam Anderson travels to Iceland to rescue baby puffins — which are called, adorably, pufflings.
'The Interview': The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but she’s not done being funny.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Real Teenagers, Fake Nudes: The Rise of Deepfakes in American Schools
Warning: this episode contains strong language, descriptions of explicit content and sexual harassmentA disturbing new problem is sweeping American schools: Students are using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of their classmates and then share them without the person depicted even knowing.Natasha Singer, who covers technology, business and society for The Times, discusses the rise of deepfake nudes and one girl's fight to stop them.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/natasha-singer">Natasha Singer</a>, a reporter covering technology, business and society for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/08/technology/deepfake-ai-nudes-westfield-high-school.html"> fabricated explicit images of female classmates</a> and shared the doctored pictures.</li><li>Spurred by teenage girls,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/technology/deepfake-ai-nudes-high-school-laws.html"> states have moved to ban deepfake nudes</a>.</li></ul>
The Fight Over the Next Pandemic
At the height of the Covid pandemic, nearly 200 countries started negotiating a plan to ensure they would do better when the next pandemic inevitably arrived. Their deadline for that plan was last week.
Biden’s Push to End the War in Gaza
In an unexpected speech last week, President Biden revealed the details of a secret proposal intended to end the war in Gaza. Perhaps the most surprising thing was where that proposal had come from.
A Conversation With President Zelensky
Five years ago, a TV personality and comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky, won the presidency in Ukraine in a landslide victory. When Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country three years later, he faced the biggest challenge of his presidency and of his life. Despite initial success beating back one of the world’s largest armies, the tide has turned against him.
How Trump’s Conviction Could Reshape the Election
Last week, Donald J. Trump became the first U.S. former president to be convicted of a crime when a jury found that he had falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal.
Introducing ‘Animal’: Walnut
In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. Join the writer Sam Anderson on Episode 1.
'The Interview': Richard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All
David Marchese talks to the acclaimed director about his new film “Hit Man” and life’s big questions.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Guilty
Former President Donald J. Trump has become the first American president to be declared a felon. A Manhattan jury found that he had falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal that could have hindered his 2016 campaign for the White House.
The Government Takes On Ticketmaster
Over recent years, few companies have provoked more anger among music fans than Ticketmaster. Last week, the Department of Justice announced it was taking the business to court.
The Closing Arguments in the Trump Trial
On Tuesday, lawyers for the prosecution and the defense delivered their final arguments to the jury in the criminal case of The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump.
The Alitos and Their Flags
The discovery that an upside-down American flag — a symbol adopted by the campaign to overturn the 2020 election result — had flown at the home of Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. elicited concerns from politicians, legal scholars and others. And then came news of a second flag.
'The Interview': Ted Sarandos’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More
Netflix won the streaming battle, but the war for your attention isn’t over.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Whales Have an Alphabet
Ever since the discovery of whale songs almost 60 years ago, scientists have been trying to decipher the lyrics.
I.C.C. Prosecutor Requests Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders
This week, Karim Khan, the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requested arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant.
Biden’s Open War On Hidden Fees
The Biden administration is trying to crack down on sneaky fees charged by hotels, rental cars, internet providers and more.
The Crypto Comeback
This month, customers of FTX — Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange, which collapsed in 2022 — were told that they would get their money back, with interest.
Was the 401(k) a Mistake?
The first generation to be fully reliant on 401(k) plans is now starting to retire. As that happens, it is becoming clear just how broken the system is.
The Sunday Read: ‘Why Did This Guy Put a Song About Me on Spotify?’
Have you heard the song “Brett Martin, You a Nice Man, Yes”?
'The Interview': Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions
The scientist talks to David Marchese about how to overcome the “soft” climate denial that keeps us buying junk.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Campus Protesters Explain Themselves
This episode contains explicit language. Over recent months, protests over the war in Gaza have rocked college campuses across the United States. As students graduate and go home for the summer, three joined “The Daily” to discuss why they got involved, what they wanted to say and how they ended up facing off against each other.Guests: <ul><li>Mustafa Yowell, a student at the University of Texas at Austin</li><li>Elisha Baker, a student at Columbia University</li><li>Jasmine Jolly, a student at Cal Poly Humboldt</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Pro-Palestinian student activists say their movement is anti-Zionist but not antisemitic. It is<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/29/nyregion/college-protests-columbia-campus.html"> not a distinction that everyone accepts</a>.</li><li>The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/nyregion/president-shafik-columbia-faculty-vote.html"> passed a resolution</a> of no confidence in the university’s president, Nemat Shafik. </li></ul>
The Make-or-Break Testimony of Michael Cohen
This episode contains explicit language.
The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System
Across the United States, more frequent extreme weather is starting to cause the home insurance market to buckle, even for those who have paid their premiums dutifully year after year.
Voters Want Change. In Our Poll, They See It in Trump.
The latest Times polling shows the extent of the challenge that President Biden faces and the strengths that Donald J. Trump retains. A yearning for change — as well as discontent over the economy and the war in Gaza among young, Black and Hispanic voters — may lie behind both.
How Biden Adopted Trump’s Trade War With China
Donald Trump upended decades of American policy when he started a trade war with China. Many thought that President Biden would reverse those policies. Instead, he’s stepping them up.
Revisiting 'The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia'
Earlier this year, we shared the story of one family’s dispute over a loved one with dementia. That story, originally reported in The New York Times Magazine by Katie Engelhart, won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing this past week. Today, we're revisiting Katie’s story – and the question at the heart of it: When cognitive decline changes people, should we respect their new desires?
'The Interview': Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides
The radio host talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how he plans to wield his considerable political influence during this election cycle.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand
This episode contains descriptions of an alleged sexual liaison.
One Strongman, One Billion Voters, and the Future of India
India is in the midst of a national election and its prime minister, Narendra Modi, is running to extend his 10 years in power.
A Plan to Remake the Middle East
If and when Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a cease-fire, the United States will immediately turn to a different set of negotiations over a grand diplomatic bargain that it believes could rebuild Gaza and remake the Middle East.
How Changing Ocean Temperatures Could Upend Life on Earth
While many of the effects of climate change, including heat waves, droughts and wildfires, are already with us, some of the most alarming consequences are hiding beneath the surface of the ocean.
R.F.K. Jr.’s Battle to Get on the Ballot
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tries to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states, he’s confronting fierce resistance from his opponents.
Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'
Over the last two decades, Esther Perel has become a world-famous couples therapist by persistently advocating frank conversations about infidelity, sex and intimacy. Today, Perel reads one of the most provocative Modern Love essays ever published:
'The Interview': Marlon Wayans Lost Nearly 60 Loved Ones. Comedy Saved Him.
The comedian talks to David Marchese on becoming a different person after unimaginable loss. For more on 'The Interview,' please visit nytimes.com/theinterview.
The Protesters and the President
Warning: this episode contains strong language.Over the past week, students at dozens of universities held demonstrations, set up encampments and, at times, seized academic buildings. In response, administrators at many of those colleges decided to crack down and called in the local police to detain and arrest demonstrators.As of Thursday, the police had arrested 2,000 people across more than 40 campuses, a situation so startling that President Biden could no longer ignore it.Jonathan Wolfe, who has been covering the student protests for The Times, and Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent, discuss the history-making week.Guest: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-wolfe">Jonathan Wolfe</a>, a senior staff editor on the newsletters team at The New York Times.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/peter-baker">Peter Baker</a>, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times covering President Biden and his administration.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>As crews cleared the remnants of an encampment at U.C.L.A., students and faculty members wondered<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/us/ucla-tries-to-reconcile-a-week-of-turbulent-events.html"> how the university could have handled protests over the war in Gaza so badly</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/us/politics/biden-campus-protests.html">Biden denounced violence on campus</a>, breaking his silence after a rash of arrests.</li></ul>
Biden Loosens Up on Weed
For half a century, the federal government has treated marijuana as one of the more dangerous drugs in the United States. On Tuesday, the Biden administration signaled a significant shift in approach.
The New Abortion Fight Before the Supreme Court
As the presidential race moves into high gear, abortion is at the center of it. Republican-controlled states continue to impose new bans, including just this week in Florida.
The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok
American lawmakers have tried for years to ban TikTok, concerned that the video app’s links to China pose a national security risk.
Trump 2.0: What a Second Trump Presidency Would Bring
In a special series leading up to Election Day, “The Daily” will explore what a second Trump presidency would look like, and what it could mean for American democracy.
Introducing ‘The Interview’: Yair Lapid Says the World Misunderstands Israel
Frustrated at the growing protest movement, the opposition leader defends his country’s “existential” war. For more on the show, please visit nytimes.com/theinterview.
Introducing ‘The Interview’: Anne Hathaway Is Done Trying to Please
On the debut of ’The Interview,' the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions. For more on the show, please visit nytimes.com/theinterview.
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out
When the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sex crimes four years ago, it was celebrated as a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement. Yesterday, New York’s highest court of appeals overturned that conviction.
The Crackdown on Student Protesters
Columbia University has become the epicenter of a growing showdown between student protesters, college administrators and Congress over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
Is $60 Billion Enough to Save Ukraine?
Lawmakers approved a giant new tranche of support for Ukraine late last night after a tortured passage through the U.S. Congress, where it was nearly derailed by right-wing resistance in the House.
A Salacious Conspiracy or Just 34 Pieces of Paper?
The prosecution and the defense both opened their cases on Monday in the first criminal trial of Donald Trump.
The Evolving Danger of the New Bird Flu
The outbreak of bird flu currently tearing through the nation’s poultry is the worst in U.S. history. Scientists say it is now spreading beyond farms into places and species it has never been before.
Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'
The chef Samin Nosrat lives by the idea that food is love. Her Netflix series, “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” and the James Beard Award-winning cookbook that inspired it, were about using food to build community and forge connections. Since then, all of her creative projects and collaborations have focused on inspiring people to cook, and eat, with their friends and loved ones. After the recent loss of her father, Samin has gained an even deeper understanding of what it means to savor a meal — or even an hour — with loved ones. This week, she reads an essay about exactly that: “You May Want to Marry My Husband” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. It’s one of the most-read Modern Love essays ever.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness
Debates over homeless encampments in the United States have intensified as their number has surged. To tackle the problem, some cities have enforced bans on public camping.
The Opening Days of Trump’s First Criminal Trial
Political and legal history are being made in a Lower Manhattan courtroom as Donald J. Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to undergo a criminal trial.
Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ a Forever Problem?
The Environmental Protection Agency has begun for the first time to regulate a class of synthetic chemicals known as “forever chemicals” in America’s drinking water.
A.I.’s Original Sin
A Times investigation shows how the country’s biggest technology companies, as they raced to build powerful new artificial intelligence systems, bent and broke the rules from the start.
Iran’s Unprecedented Attack on Israel
Overnight on Saturday, Iran launched its first direct attack on Israeli soil, shooting hundreds of missiles and drones at multiple targets.
The Sunday Read: ‘What I Saw Working at The National Enquirer During Donald Trump’s Rise’
At the center of the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Manhattan is the accusation that Trump took part in a scheme to turn The National Enquirer and its sister publications into an arm of his 2016 presidential campaign. The documents detailed three “hush money” payments made to a series of individuals to guarantee their silence about potentially damaging stories in the months before the election. Because this was done with the goal of helping his election chances, the case implied, these payments amounted to a form of illegal, undisclosed campaign spending. And because Trump created paperwork to make the payments seem like regular legal expenses, that amounted to a criminal effort at a coverup, argued Alvin Bragg, the district attorney of Manhattan. Trump has denied the charges against him.
How One Family Lost $900,000 in a Timeshare Scam
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.A massive scam targeting older Americans who own timeshare properties has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars sent to Mexico.Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The Times, tells the story of a victim who lost everything, and of the criminal group making the scam calls — Jalisco New Generation, one of Mexico’s most violent cartels.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/maria-abi-habib?smid=pc-thedaily">Maria Abi-Habib</a>, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City.Background reading: <ul><li>How a brutal Mexican drug cartel came to target <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/world/americas/mexico-timeshare-fraud-cartel.html">seniors and their timeshares</a>.</li></ul>
The Staggering Success of Trump’s Trial Delay Tactics
For former President Donald J. Trump, 2024 was supposed to be dominated by criminal trials. Instead, he’s found ways to delay almost all of them.
Trump's Abortion Dilemma
By the time his first term was over, Donald J. Trump had cemented his place as the most anti-abortion president in U.S. history. Now, facing political blowback, he’s trying to change that reputation.
How Tesla Planted the Seeds for Its Own Potential Downfall
When Elon Musk set up Tesla’s factory in China, he made a bet that brought him cheap parts and capable workers — a bet that made him ultrarich and saved his company.
The Eclipse Chaser
Today, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to see a rare total solar eclipse.
The Sunday Read: ‘What Deathbed Visions Teach Us About Living’
Chris Kerr was 12 when he first observed a deathbed vision. His memory of that summer in 1974 is blurred, but not the sense of mystery he felt at the bedside of his dying father. Throughout Kerr’s childhood in Toronto, his father, a surgeon, was too busy to spend much time with his son, except for an annual fishing trip they took, just the two of them, to the Canadian wilderness. Gaunt and weakened by cancer at 42, his father reached for the buttons on Kerr’s shirt, fiddled with them and said something about getting ready to catch the plane to their cabin in the woods. “I knew intuitively, I knew wherever he was, must be a good place because we were going fishing,” Kerr told me.
An Engineering Experiment to Cool the Earth
Decades of efforts to cut carbon emissions have failed to significantly slow the rate of global warming, so scientists are now turning to bolder approaches.
Israel’s Deadly Airstrike on the World Central Kitchen
The Israeli airstrike that killed seven workers delivering food in Gaza has touched off global outrage and condemnation.
The Accidental Tax Cutter in Chief
In his campaign for re-election, President Biden has said that raising taxes on the wealthy and on big corporations is at the heart of his agenda. But under his watch, overall net taxes have decreased.
Kids Are Missing School at an Alarming Rate
Long after schools have fully reopened after the pandemic, one concerning metric suggests that children and their parents have changed the way they think about being in class.
Ronna McDaniel, TV News and the Trump Problem
Ronna McDaniel’s time at NBC was short. The former Republican National Committee chairwoman was hired as an on-air political commentator but released just days later after an on-air revolt by the network’s leading stars.
From Serial: Season 4 - Guantánamo
Maybe you have an idea in your head about what it was like to work at Guantánamo, one of the most notorious prisons in the world. Think again.
Hamas Took Her, and Still Has Her Husband
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.It’s been nearly six months since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, when militants took more than 200 hostages into Gaza.In a village called Nir Oz, near the border, one quarter of residents were either killed or taken hostage. Yocheved Lifshitz and her husband, Oded Lifshitz, were among those taken.Today, Yocheved and her daughter Sharone tell their story.Guest: <ul><li>Yocheved Lifshitz, a former hostage.</li><li>Sharone Lifschitz, daughter of Yocheved and Oded Lifshitz.</li></ul>Background reading: <ul><li>Yocheved Lifshitz<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hostages.html"> was beaten and held in tunnels</a> built by Hamas for 17 days.</li></ul>
The Newest Tech Start-Up Billionaire? Donald Trump
Over the past few years, Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been dismissed as a money-losing boondoggle.
Democrats’ Plan to Save the Republican House Speaker
Against all odds and expectations, Speaker Mike Johnson keeps managing to fund the government, inflame the far right of his party — and hold on to his job.
The United States vs. the iPhone
Last week, the Justice Department took aim at Apple, accusing the company of violating competition laws with practices intended to keep customers reliant on their iPhones.
A Terrorist Attack in Russia
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.More than a hundred people died and scores more were wounded on Friday night in a terrorist attack on a concert hall near Moscow — the deadliest such attack in Russia in decades.Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The Times, discusses the uncomfortable question the assault raises for Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin: Has his focus on the war in Ukraine left his country more vulnerable to other threats?Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/anton-troianovski">Anton Troianovski</a>, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>In Russia,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/world/europe/russia-moscow-concert-hall-attack.html"> fingers point anywhere but at ISIS</a> for the concert hall attack.</li><li>The<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/23/world/europe/putin-russia-moscow-attack.html"> attack shatters Mr. Putin’s security promise</a> to Russians.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘My Goldendoodle Spent a Week at Some Luxury Dog ‘Hotels.’ I Tagged Along.’
By the time Sam Apple pulled up with his goldendoodle, Steve, to their resting place, he was tired from the long drive and already second-guessing his plan. He felt a little better when they stepped inside the Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat. The lobby, with its elegant tiled entrance, might have passed for the lobby of any small countryside hotel, at least one that strongly favored dog-themed decor. But this illusion was broken when the receptionist reviewed their reservation — which, in addition to their luxury suite, included cuddle time, group play, a nature walk and a “belly rub tuck-in.”
Chuck Schumer on His Campaign to Oust Israel’s Leader
In a pointed speech from the Senate floor this month, the majority leader, Chuck Schumer, called for Israel to hold a new election and for voters to oust the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Caitlin Clark Phenomenon
This year, the star of college basketball is Caitlin Clark, a woman who is changing everything about the game — from the way it’s played, to its economics, to who is watching.
The Bombshell Case That Will Transform the Housing Market
For decades, an invisible hand has been guiding and controlling the American real estate industry, dictating how much buyers and sellers pay to their agents and how homes are sold. A few days ago, after a stunning legal settlement, that control — wielded by the National Association of Realtors — collapsed.
Trump’s Plan to Take Away Biden’s Biggest Advantage
Over the past week, Donald J. Trump has burned down and rebuilt the Republican National Committee, gutting the leadership and much of the staff.
Your Car May Be Spying on You
Warning: this episode contains a discussion about domestic abuse. As cars become ever more sophisticated pieces of technology, they’ve begun sharing information about their drivers, sometimes with unnerving consequences.Kashmir Hill, a features writer for The Times, explains what information cars can log and what that can mean for their owners.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/kashmir-hill">Kashmir Hill</a>, a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Automakers are<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html"> sharing consumers’ driving behavior</a> with insurance companies.</li><li>If your car is tracking you,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/31/technology/car-trackers-gps-abuse.html"> abusive partners may be, too</a>.</li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘Sure, It Won an Oscar. But Is It Criterion?’
In October 2022, amid a flurry of media appearances promoting their film “Tàr,” the director Todd Field and the star Cate Blanchett made time to visit a cramped closet in Manhattan. This closet, which has become a sacred space for movie buffs, was once a disused bathroom at the headquarters of the Criterion Collection, a 40-year-old company dedicated to “gathering the greatest films from around the world” and making high-quality editions available to the public on DVD and Blu-ray and, more recently, through its streaming service, the Criterion Channel. Today Criterion uses the closet as its stockroom, housing films by some 600 directors from more than 50 countries — a catalog so synonymous with cinematic achievement that it has come to function as a kind of film Hall of Fame. Through a combination of luck, obsession and good taste, this 55-person company has become the arbiter of what makes a great movie, more so than any Hollywood studio or awards ceremony.
A Journey Through Putin’s Russia
Russians go to the polls today in the first presidential election since their country invaded Ukraine two years ago.
It Sucks to Be 33
Jeanna Smialek, who covers the U.S. economy for The Times, will be 33 in a few weeks; she is part of a cohort born in 1990 and 1991 that makes up the peak of America’s population.
The Alarming Findings Inside a Mass Shooter’s Brain
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence and self harm.Last fall, an Army reservist killed 18 people at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, before turning the gun on himself.Dave Philipps, who covers military affairs for The Times, had already been investigating the idea that soldiers could be injured just by firing their own weapons. Analyzing the case of the gunman in Lewiston, Dave explains, could change our understanding of the effects of modern warfare on the human brain.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/dave-philipps">Dave Philipps</a>, who covers war, the military and veterans for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Profound damage was<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/06/us/maine-shooting-brain-injury.html"> found in the Lewiston gunman’s brain</a>, possibly from explosions.</li><li>The<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/08/us/lewiston-mass-shooting-robert-card.html"> finding has broad implications</a> for treatment strategies in veterans and for criminal justice.</li></ul>
Oregon Decriminalized Drugs. Voters Now Regret It.
In 2020, motivated to try a different way to combat drug use, Oregon voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of hard drugs including fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine.
The Billionaires’ Secret Plan to Solve California’s Housing Crisis
For years, a mysterious company has been buying farmland on the outskirts of Silicon Valley, eventually putting together a plot twice the size of San Francisco.
The Sunday Read: ‘Can Humans Endure the Psychological Torment of Mars?’
That people will travel to Mars, and soon, is a widely accepted conviction within NASA. Rachel McCauley, until recently the acting deputy director of NASA’s Mars campaign, had, as of July, a punch list of 800 problems that must be solved before the first human mission launches. Many of these concern the mechanical difficulties of transporting people to a planet that is never closer than 33.9 million miles away; keeping them alive on poisonous soil in unbreathable air, bombarded by solar radiation and galactic cosmic rays, without access to immediate communication; and returning them safely to Earth, more than a year and half later. But McCauley does not doubt that NASA will overcome these challenges. What NASA does not yet know — what nobody can know — is whether humanity can overcome the psychological torment of Martian life.
The State of the Union
President Biden used his State of the Union address last night to push for re-election and to go on the attack against Donald J. Trump, his likely adversary in November.
The Miseducation of Google’s A.I.
When Google released Gemini, a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, it quickly faced a backlash — and unleashed a fierce debate about whether A.I. should be guided by social values, and if so, whose values they should be.
The Unhappy Voters Who Could Swing the Election
Millions of voters in states across the country cast their ballots in the presidential primary on Super Tuesday, leaving little doubt that the November election will be a rematch between President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump.
A Deadly Aid Delivery and Growing Threat of Famine in Gaza
Late last week, an effort to get food into northern Gaza turned deadly, as thousands of desperate Gazans descended on aid trucks, and Israeli troops tasked with guarding those trucks opened fire.
An F.B.I. Informant, a Bombshell Claim, and an Impeachment Built on a Lie
A single piece of unverified intelligence became the centerpiece of a Republican attempt to impeach President Biden.
The Sunday Read: ‘How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America’
At the end of a quiet, leafy street in the Valley in Los Angeles, the reality TV star Tom Sandoval has outfitted his home with landscaping lights that rotate in a spectrum of colors, mimicking the dance floor of a nightclub. The property is both his private residence and an occasional TV set for the Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules.” After a series of events that came to be known as “Scandoval,” paparazzi had been camped outside, but by the new year it was just one or two guys, and now they have mostly gone, too.
Biden, Trump and a Split Screen at the Texas Border
President Biden and Donald J. Trump both made appearances at the southern border on Thursday as they addressed an issue that is shaping up to be one of the most important in the 2024 election: immigration.
How Poisoned Applesauce Found Its Way to Kids
A Times investigation has revealed how applesauce laced with high levels of lead sailed through a food safety system meant to protect American consumers, and poisoned hundreds of children across the U.S.
An Arms Race Quietly Unfolds in Space
U.S. officials have acknowledged a growing fear that Russia may be trying to put a nuclear weapon into orbit.
The Voters Willing to Abandon Biden Over Gaza
In the past few weeks, activists in Michigan have begun calling voters in the state, asking them to protest President Biden’s support for the Israeli military campaign in Gaza by not voting for him in the Democratic primary.
The Alabama Ruling That Could Stop Families From Having Kids
A surprise ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has halted fertility treatments across the state and sent a shock wave through the world of reproductive health.
The Sunday Read: ‘How Do You Make a Weed Empire? Sell It Like Streetwear.’
The closest thing to a bat signal for stoners is the blue lettering of the Cookies logo. When a new storefront comes to a strip mall or a downtown shopping district, fans flock to grand-opening parties, drawn by a love of the brand — one based on more than its reputation for selling extremely potent weed.
Trump’s Cash Crunch
Last week, when a civil court judge in New York ruled against Donald J. Trump, he imposed a set of penalties so severe that they could temporarily sever the former president from his real-estate empire and wipe out all of his cash.
Putin’s Opposition Ponders a Future Without Aleksei Navalny
Last week, the Russian authorities announced that Aleksei A. Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader and an unflinching critic of President Vladimir V. Putin, had died in a remote Arctic prison at the age of 47.
What Happens if America Turns Its Back on Its Allies in Europe
Over the past few weeks, a growing sense of alarm across Europe over the future of the continent’s security has turned into outright panic.
Stranded in Rafah as an Israeli Invasion Looms
This episode contains strong language and descriptions of war.After months of telling residents in the Gaza Strip to move south for safety, Israel now says it plans to invade Rafah, the territory’s southernmost city. More than a million people are effectively trapped there without any clear idea of where to go.Two Gazans describe what it is like to live in Rafah right now.Guest: Ghada al-Kurd and Hussein Owda, who are among more than a million people sheltering in Rafah.Background reading: <ul><li>Israel’s allies and others have<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/15/world/middleeast/rafah-israel-offensive.html"> warned against an offensive</a>, saying that the safety of the civilians who have sought shelter in the far south of Gaza is paramount.</li><li>Palestinians in Rafah described<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/world/middleeast/rafah-bombing-hostage-rescue-gaza.html"> a “night full of horror”</a> as Israeli strikes pummeled the area during an Israeli hostage rescue operation.</li></ul>
The Booming Business of Cutting Babies’ Tongues
A Times investigation has found that dentists and lactation consultants around the country are pushing “tongue-tie releases” on new mothers struggling to breastfeed, generating huge profits while often harming patients.
Sunday Special: Un-Marry Me!
Today we’re sharing the latest episode of Modern Love, a podcast about the complicated love lives of real people, from The New York Times.
An Explosive Hearing in Trump’s Georgia Election Case
In tense proceedings in Georgia, a judge will decide whether Fani T. Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, and her office should be disqualified from their prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump.
How China Broke One Man’s Dreams
A crisis of confidence is brewing inside China, where the government is turning believers in the Chinese dream into skeptics willing to flee the country.
The Biden Problem Democrats Can No Longer Ignore
Questions about President Biden’s age sharpened again recently after a special counsel report about his handling of classified information described him as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”
Why the Race to Replace George Santos Is So Close
Voters in New York are choosing the successor to George Santos, the disgraced Republican who was expelled from Congress in December.
Why Boeing’s Top Airplanes Keep Failing
When a piece of an Alaska Airlines flight blew out into the sky in January, concern and scrutiny focused once more on the plane’s manufacturer, Boeing.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Unthinkable Mental Health Crisis That Shook a New England College’
The first death happened before the academic year began. In July 2021, an undergraduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute was reported dead. The administration sent a notice out over email, with the familiar, thoroughly vetted phrasing and appended resources. Katherine Foo, an assistant professor in the department of integrative and global studies, felt especially crushed by the news. She taught this student. He was Chinese, and she felt connected to the particular set of pressures he faced. She read through old, anonymous course evaluations, looking for any sign she might have missed. But she was unsure where to put her personal feelings about a loss suffered in this professional context.
Kick Trump Off the Ballot? Even Liberal Justices Are Skeptical
In December, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a bombshell ruling that said Donald Trump was ineligible to be on the state’s ballot for the Republican presidential primary, saying he was disqualified under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution because he had engaged in insurrection on Jan. 6.
A Guilty Verdict For a Mass Shooter’s Mother
Warning: this episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence.A few days ago, for the first time, an American jury convicted a parent for a mass shooting carried out by their child.Lisa Miller, who has been following the case since its beginning, explains what the historic verdict really means.Guest: Lisa Miller, a domestic correspondent for The New York TimesBackground reading: <ul><li>From New York Magazine:<a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/oxford-school-shooting-ethan-crumbley-parents.html?smid=pc-thedaily"> Will James and Jennifer Crumbley be Found Guilty for Their Son’s Mass Shooting?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/us/jennifer-crumbley-michigan-shooting-verdict.html?smid=pc-thedaily">Mother of Michigan Gunman Found Guilty of Manslaughter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/us/jennifer-crumbley-mass-shooting-parents.html?smid=pc-thedaily">A Mom’s Conviction Offers Prosecutors a New Tactic in Mass Shooting Cases</a></li></ul>
El Salvador Decimated Gangs. But at What Cost?
El Salvador has experienced a remarkable transformation. What had once been one of the most violent countries in the world has become incredibly safe.
The U.N. Scandal Threatening Crucial Aid to Gaza
Late last month, an explosive allegation that workers from a crucial U.N. relief agency in Gaza had taken part in the Oct. 7 attacks stunned the world and prompted major donors, including the United States, to suspend funding.
The 1948 Economic Moment That Might Explain Our Own
President Biden has struggled to sell Americans on the positive signs in the economy under his watch, despite figures that look good on paper. That could have important ramifications for his re-election hopes.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Great Freight-Train Heists of the 21st Century’
Of all the dozens of suspected thieves questioned by the detectives of the Train Burglary Task Force at the Los Angeles Police Department during the months they spent investigating the rise in theft from the city’s freight trains, one man stood out. What made him memorable wasn’t his criminality so much as his giddy enthusiasm for trespassing. That man, Victor Llamas, was a self-taught expert of the supply chain, a connoisseur of shipping containers. Even in custody, as the detectives interrogated him numerous times, after multiple arrests, in a windowless room in a police station in spring 2022, a kind of nostalgia would sweep over the man. “He said that was the best feeling he’d ever had, jumping on the train while it was moving,” Joe Chavez, who supervised the task force’s detectives, said. “It was euphoric for him.”
On the Ballot in South Carolina: Biden’s Pitch to Black Voters
The Democratic presidential nomination process begins tomorrow in South Carolina, and President Biden is running largely uncontested. But his campaign is expending significant resources in the race to try to reach a crucial part of his base: Black voters.
Secure the Border, Say Republicans. So Why Are They Killing a Plan to Do That?
For the past few weeks, Democrats and Republicans were closing in on a game-changing deal to secure the U.S.-Mexico border: a bipartisan compromise that’s unheard-of in contemporary Washington.
Is the Future of Medicine Hidden in Ancient DNA?
In a major advance in science, DNA from Bronze Age skeletons is providing clues to modern medical mysteries.
Trump’s Voters vs. Haley’s Donors
Inside the Republican Party, a class war is playing out between the pro-Trump base, which is ready for the nomination fight to be over, and the anti-Trump donor class, which thinks it’s just getting started.
The Failed Promise of Police Body Cameras
This episode contains strong language and audio excerpts of violence.About a decade ago, police departments across the United States began equipping their officers with body cameras. The technology was meant to serve as a window into potential police misconduct, but that transparency has often remained elusive.Eric Umansky, an editor at large at ProPublica, explains why body cameras haven’t been the fix that many hoped they would be.Guest: Eric Umansky, an editor at large at ProPublica.Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/magazine/police-body-cameras-miguel-richards.html">The Failed Promise of Police Body Cameras</a></li><li>From ProPublica: 21 Bodycam Videos Caught the NYPD Wrongly Arresting Black Kids on Halloween.<a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/police-body-worn-cameras-no-transparency"> Why Can’t the Public See the Footage?</a></li></ul>
The Sunday Read: ‘The Whale Who Went AWOL’
On April 26, 2019, a beluga whale appeared near Tufjord, a village in northern Norway, immediately alarming fishermen in the area. Belugas in that part of the world typically inhabit the remote Arctic and are rarely spotted as far south as the Norwegian mainland. Although they occasionally travel solo, they tend to live and move in groups. This particular whale was entirely alone and unusually comfortable around humans, trailing boats and opening his mouth as though expecting to be fed.
The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia
Across the United States, millions of families are confronting a seemingly impossible question: When dementia changes a relative, how much should they accommodate their new personality and desires?
The Hybrid Worker Malaise
The era of hybrid work has spawned a new kind of office culture — one that has left many workers less connected and less happy than they have ever been.
Why the G.O.P. Nomination Fight Is Now (All But) Over
On Tuesday, Donald J. Trump beat Nikki Haley in New Hampshire. His win accelerated a push for the party to coalesce behind him and deepened questions about the path forward for Ms. Haley, his lone remaining rival.
The Shadowy Story of Oppenheimer and Congress
Nominations for the Oscars are announced on Tuesday and “Oppenheimer,” a film about the father of the atomic bomb, is expected to be among the front-runners.
The Rules of War
In the International Court of Justice, South Africa is accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
The Sunday Read: ‘Podcasters Took Up Her Sister’s Murder Investigation. Then They Turned on Her’
Liz Flatt drove to Austin, Texas, mostly out of desperation. She had tried talking with the police. She had tried working with a former F.B.I. profiler who ran a nonprofit dedicated to solving unsolved murders. She had been interviewed by journalists and at least one podcaster. She had been featured on a Netflix documentary series about a man who falsely confessed to hundreds of killings.
The Fishermen Who Could End Federal Regulation as We Know It
On its surface, the case before the Supreme Court — a dispute brought by fishing crews objecting to a government fee — appears to be routine.