The Political Scene | The New Yorker
By The New Yorker
Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss the latest developments in Washington and beyond, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics.
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The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska
Dan Osborne, a blue-collar mechanic and union leader from Nebraska, is running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat in decades. What makes his campaign extraordinary isn’t just his working-class roots—having
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Trump’s Self-Dealing and the Question of Kleptocracy
Donald Trump has reportedly made at least $3.4 billion in self-enrichment during his second term by leveraging his presidential status—through crypto ventures, licensing deals, and media stock manipulations—without direct evidence of quid pro quo corruption. D
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The Washington Roundtable Live: The Backlash Midterms
Despite Donald Trump's historically low approval ratings and widespread public disapproval of his policies—especially on the economy and foreign wars—the 2026 midterms feel anything but a surefire Democratic victory. In a live taping at New York’s 92nd Street
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Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of JFK and a self-described 'Democrat, American, and New Yorker,' is running for Congress in New York with a bold, unapologetic platform centered on holding President Trump accountable through impeachment. He argues that Trump’s
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The Abuse That Fueled Andrew Tate's Media Empire
Andrew Tate’s rise from a controversial kickboxer to a global influencer with millions of followers is built on a foundation of systemic abuse, coercion, and exploitation of women—allegations that are now central to a stalled international investigation. Heidi
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Donald Trump’s Imperial Birthday Spectacle
As Donald Trump turns 80, The New Yorker’s The Political Scene dissects a presidency increasingly defined by spectacle, decline, and alarming signs of cognitive and physical deterioration. Far from a dignified milestone, Trump’s birthday has become a grotesque
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, a mother who lost her son Hirsch to Hamas captivity and execution on October 7, 2023, delivers a searing, unflinching account of grief, resilience, and moral clarity in her debut memoir, *When We See You Again*. Her story is not just one
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