‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.
United States Politics and Government
Under Trump’s Big Tent, Republicans Are Starting to Clash
Donald J. Trump won his battle with establishment Republicans. Now, it’s disputes over immigration, taxes and foreign policy that will test his party’s unity.
Why the Supreme Court Upheld a Ban on TikTok
A unanimous Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that effectively bans the wildly popular app TikTok in the United States starting on Sunday, Jan. 19. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains how free speech and national security collided in this decision.
As Polio Survivors Watch Kennedy Confirmation, All Eyes Are on McConnell
There are an estimated 300,000 polio survivors in the United States. For some, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary is reviving their painful memories.
The Art of the Image: Trump as His Own Executive Producer
The once and soon-to-be president takes advantage of the blurry lines between appearance and perception, between reputation and reality.
Trump Officials Plan Immigration Raids in Chicago Next Week
The size of the planned operation is unclear, but it would be the opening step in the president-elect’s goal of overseeing the largest deportation program in history.
Little-Known Intelligence Agency Outlines Limits on Spying
The move by an agency within the Department of Homeland Security was part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to strengthen oversight and set clear guidelines for handling intelligence.
Democrats Frame Trump’s Friends as Foes
Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees.
U.S. to Deploy ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default on Jan. 21
Janet L. Yellen, the outgoing Treasury secretary, urged lawmakers to raise the debt limit and protect the full faith and credit of the United States.
C.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel
The analyst was charged with two counts of violating the Espionage Act and faces up to a decade in prison for disclosing sensitive information about Israel’s response to an Iranian attack.