The New Yorker's Political Stage: Podcasts and Local Power Plays
The New Yorker's "Political Scene" podcast and its reporting on the New York City Council speaker race illustrate the magazine's reach from national policy analysis to granular local politics.
State Department Under the Knife? Potential Funding Cuts Loom
Proposed deep cuts to State Department funding have alarmed foreign policy experts who warn that diminished diplomatic capacity could weaken U.S. influence abroad and force greater reliance on costlier military interventions.
Libel Lawsuit Revisited in NYC Court
A retrial in Manhattan federal court revisits a high-profile libel case that tests the boundaries of press freedom and the legal standard of "actual malice" in political commentary.
Harvard Under Scrutiny: Defiance and Potential Financial Fallout
Harvard University faces the prospect of significant financial consequences after reportedly defying the federal government, raising urgent questions about institutional autonomy and the limits of political pressure on academia.
White House Sharpens Axe: Proposed Cuts Target Arts, Diplomacy
The administration's proposed budget would slash funding for PBS, NPR, and the State Department, signaling a sharp pivot toward fiscal austerity and a potential retreat from cultural and diplomatic investment.
Frozen Funds, Fierce Fight: NYC Battles Feds Over Migrant Aid
New York City faces a $294 million shortfall after the federal government revoked FEMA grants for migrant sheltering, setting the stage for a legal battle between City Hall and Washington.
Redistricting's Long Shadow: How Maps Decide Elections Before Voters Do
Every decade, the redrawing of electoral maps reshapes political power — often determining winners and losers long before any ballot is cast.