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In their new book, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan devote considerable attention to the Trump administration’s efforts to influence Smithsonian exhibits. On a Morning Joe segment today, Haberman misleadingly framed it as Trump and his allies “wanting to leave their imprint on what art Americans can see…

New York's 12th Congressional District, rich in mental health professionals, may need their expertise as its primary features candidates George Conway, obsessed with Trump, and Jack Schlossberg, whose ego and unseriousness raise eyebrows—leaving the race both "awash with money" and lacking substance or sanity.

Diego Lasarte’s New Yorker piece humorously covers Nicolás Maduro’s life in Brooklyn’s MDC jail, focusing on his unlikely friendship with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, handmade SpongeBob gifts, and bizarre tales, including Maduro yelling at night and claiming presidential status—highlighting both the oddity and lack of sympathy for his plight.

CNN’s attempt to rebrand broadcasts as podcasts has sparked mockery from across the political spectrum. Critics, including podcaster Jay Caspian Kang, argue that the network’s move is insincere and out-of-touch, missing the authentic spirit of podcasts and only highlighting the decline of traditional cable news.

Amid Donald Trump’s return to the White House, some liberals are scrambling to obtain foreign passports, fearing a rise in fascism. A New Yorker article highlights how many seek European or other ancestry-based citizenship, though most don’t plan to leave—they want a “just in case” safety net and a symbol to share among like-minded friends.

Democrat lawyer David Boies sparked outrage among liberals after supporting Trump’s Iran policy in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. In a heated New Yorker interview, Isaac Chotiner challenged Boies’ views with frustrated, partisan questions, but Boies stayed calm, urging issues be judged on merit, not politics.

On Tuesday, New Yorker editor David Remnick revealed just how sadly his obsession over his Orange Whale has overwhelmed him to the extent that he has laughably lost whatever sense of rationality he might have left.

The New Yorker article attempted to find incriminating evidence against Donald Trump in newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents but found none. It resorted to a speculative concept called "negative space," suggesting Trump's incriminating absence in the files. The article, which acknowledged Trump's lack of connection to the allegations, uses awkward reasoning and focuses on unrelated…

Jay Caspian Kang's piece in the New Yorker attempts to boost Graham Platner's Senate candidacy by labeling him as part of the "dirtbag left," though "dirtbag" is usually negative. Platner, portrayed as working-class, faced backlash over a Nazi tattoo he claimed ignorance of, despite evidence to the contrary. Kang's portrayal overlooks Platner's privileged background and raises questions about…

New Yorker writer Jill Lepore's article "Trump and the Presidency That Wouldn’t Shut Up" is a lengthy rant about Donald Trump, reflecting her obsession with his incessant public speaking and social media presence. Lepore compares Trump to infamous figures in American history, highlighting his unprecedented communication style. 

New Yorker magazine has an amusing analysis by art writer Adam Gopnik as to why President Donald Trump tore down the East Wing in order to build a new ballroom next to the White House. The supposed reason gives us insight into just how much corrosive TDS has eaten away at anything resembling rational thought at that periodical. 

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The New Yorker magazine has faced criticism for alleged bias, particularly in a recent article by Kyle Chayka that controversially links conservative commentator Charlie Kirk with his assassin, Tyler Robinson. The piece argues Kirk's online presence fosters toxic dynamics similar to those that radicalize individuals like Robinson, yet critics claim Chayka's piece unfairly equates Kirk's…