Was It Worth It, Kevin McCarthy?
McCarthy’s fundamental hollowness, as he knelt before Donald Trump and his party’s far-right wing, ultimately proved to be his undoing.
The Quiet Feminism of Norman Lear’s Middle-Aged Women
The shows of Norman Lear, who died on Tuesday, celebrated the needs and complexities of the everyday woman.
Norman Lear’s Most Controversial Episode: ‘Maude’ on Abortion
A two-part November 1972 episode of “Maude,” in which the title character decides to get an abortion, still seems radical, particularly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Should Biden Really Run Again? He Prolongs an Awkward Conversation.
The president and his team have waved away Democrats’ worries about his bid for another term. But this week, he has drawn new attention to the question of what is best for the party.
China and E.U. Leaders Meet as Tensions Rise over Russia
The European summit with China’s leader comes as relations have cooled over Beijing’s alignment with Russia in its war on Ukraine and a surge in Chinese exports.
Five Takeaways From the Republican Debate
An ascendant Nikki Haley endured a barrage from Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy. Chris Christie delivered a strong showing. And with time ticking down, there were few direct attacks on Donald Trump.
College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism
The leaders of Harvard, M.I.T. and Penn appeared to evade questions about whether students should be disciplined if they call for the genocide of Jews.
Who Won the Republican Debate?
The fourth Republican presidential debate was the feistiest of them all, but the candidates, save Chris Christie, trained their fire on each other rather than the no-show front-runner.