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The New York Times

This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. 

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The Daily

This year, the 2026 midterm elections will decide which party controls Congress, and whether Republicans can hold on to every lever of influence in Washington.

Annie Karni and Shane Goldmacher, who cover politics, discuss the opportunities and perils for both parties.

Guest:

Annie Karni • , a congressional correspondent at The New York Times.
Shane Goldmacher • , a national political correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

 • Both President Trump and the Democrats 
are floating unusual midterm conventions • .
 • Here are 
six big political questions • for the new year.
 • And here are the latest 
polls for the 2026 elections • .

Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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The 2026 Battle for Control of Congress

On Monday, President Trump picked Vice President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela, now the interim leader, to continue to preside over the country instead of María Corina Machado, the opposition leader.

Anatoly Kurmanaev, who reports on Venezuela, explains why Mr. Trump chose a Maduro loyalist to run the country. And Venezuelan citizens reflect on the realities of a post-Maduro era.

Guest: Anatoly Kurmanaev, a reporter for The New York Times who covers Venezuela.

Background reading: 

How Mr. Trump fixed on a Maduro loyalist • as Venezuela’s new leader.
Why he refused to back • Ms. Machado.

Photo: From left, Gaby Oraa/Reuters; Leonhard Foeger, via Reuters

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Venezuela, After Maduro

Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was brought to New York with his wife over the weekend to face criminal charges.

Charlie Savage, who covers national security and legal policy, discusses the legality of Mr. Maduro’s capture and whether the operation could undermine the legal case against him.

Guest: Charlie Savage, who covers national security and legal policy for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

 • Can the United States legally “run” Venezuela after Mr. Maduro’s capture? 
Here’s what to know • .
 • The U.S. indictment of Mr. Maduro 
cites cocaine smuggling • . Venezuela’s role in the trade is believed to be modest.

Photo: The New York Times

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From President to Defendant: The Legal Case Against Maduro

The United States captured Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, over the weekend in a swift and overwhelming military operation. Mr. Maduro was pictured blindfolded, handcuffed and later brought to New York to face criminal charges.

Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of how the operation unfolded, and discusses what comes next.

Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times based in Washington.

Background reading: 

 • President Trump said 
at a news conference • that the United States would “run” Venezuela.
Inside “Operation Absolute Resolve, • ” the U.S. effort to capture Mr. Maduro.
See maps, videos and photos • of how the capture unfolded.

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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Inside the U.S. Operation to Oust Venezuela’s President

A special episode from "The Headlines" on the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. Tomorrow, The Daily will publish an episode with more details about Maduro's capture and what comes next for Venezuela.

 

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‘The Headlines’: The U.S. Captures Nicolás Maduro

As the U.S. government reverses course on renewable energy projects and other policies related to climate change, environmental solutions may seem out of reach. But they’re happening all over the country.

Cara Buckley and Catrin Einhorn, who cover climate for The New York Times, discuss their project to document small but significant efforts to solve climate and environmental problems in every U.S. state.

Guest:

Cara Buckley • , a reporter at The New York Times who writes about people working toward climate solutions.
Catrin Einhorn • , a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

 • The Times set out to document one climate success story in each state. 
Here’s a full list • .
 • Readers submitted more than 3,200 ideas for our 50 States, 50 Fixes series. We’re highlighting 
just a few more of the ideas that stood out but that did not make it into the series • .

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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50 States, 50 Fixes

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since.

Warning: This episode discusses sexual themes.

Artificial intelligence has changed how millions of people write emails, conduct research and seek advice.

Kashmir Hill, who covers technology and privacy for The New York Times, tells the story of a woman whose relationship with a chatbot when much further than that.

Guest: Kashmir Hill, a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy.

Background reading: 

 • Listen to the original version of the episode 
here • .
Read more • about her A.I. love story.

Photo: Helen Orr for The New York Times

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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She Fell in Love With ChatGPT: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since.

In his first 100 days in office this term, President Trump struggled to fulfill his promise to carry out mass deportations, a reality that has prompted his administration to change its strategy.

Rather than putting its focus on migrants with a criminal record, or those who recently crossed the border, the White House is increasingly seeking to deport those who came to the United States decades ago and who have established a life, career and family in America.

Jessica Cheung, a producer on “The Daily,” tells the story of one such migrant through the eyes of his daughter.

Guest: Jessica Cheung, a senior producer at The New York Times, working on “The Daily.”

Background reading: 

 • Listen to the original version of the episode 
here • .
The Trump administration has been frustrated • over the pace of deportations.
 • Inside 
a chaotic U.S. deportation flight • to Brazil.

Photo: Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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Family Separation 2.0: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since.

President Trump has used executive orders to wage war on law firms, specifically targeting those whose lawyers have investigated or sued him, or represented his enemies in court.

Michael Barbaro speaks to Thomas Sipp, a lawyer who chose to quit after his firm, Skadden, negotiated a deal to placate the president.

Guest: Thomas Sipp, a lawyer who left his firm after it negotiated a deal with Mr. Trump.

Background reading: 

 • Listen to the original version of the episode 
here • .
 • Read about how Paul Weiss, a major democratic law firm, 
ended up bowing to Mr. Trump • .
 • Ever since the elite law firms Skadden and Paul Weiss reached deals with the Trump administration, 
top partners have closed ranks • in support of the agreements.

Photo: Graham Dickie/The New York Times

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Why One Lawyer Resigned When His Firm Caved to Trump: An Update

As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture.

This week, on our final episode of the podcast, we’re talking about movies. The potential acquisition of Warner Brothers by Netflix has dominated entertainment news in recent weeks, but the year in movies has been about a lot more than corporate mergers. Alissa Wilkinson, a movie critic for The New York Times, and Nicole Sperling, a culture reporter based in Los Angeles, join Gilbert Cruz to talk about what really matters: the movies we loved this year.

Movies discussed in this episode include:

“One Battle After Another”
“Sinners”
“A Minecraft Movie”
“Superman”
“Weapons”
“Wicked: For Good”
“Zootopia 2”
“Avatar: Fire and Ash”
“Marty Supreme”
“It Was Just an Accident”
“The Testament of Ann Lee”
“Come and See Me In the Good Light”
“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”

 

On Today’s Episode:

Alissa Wilkinson is a movie critic at The Times.

Nicole Sperling is a reporter covering Hollywood for The Times.

 

Background Reading:

Netflix vs. Paramount: Inside the Epic Battle Over Warner Brothers

The 25 Most Notable Movies of 2025

Best Movies of 2025

 

Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures; 20th Century Studios; Disney

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Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025

It used to be rare for a president to fire an inspector general, a position created within government agencies after Watergate and assigned to fight waste and corruption. Today, we look at what President Trump’s pattern of replacing inspectors general reveals about the nature of the independent office — and about presidential power. Guest: Maggie Haberman, who covers the White House for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily 

Background reading: 

 • Mr. Trump decided to
 fire Steve A. Linick, the Department of State’s inspector general • , last week. Mr. Linick had opened an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s spending habits. Congressional Democrats have now 
opened an investigation into the firing. • The president also recently fired the intelligence community’s inspector general. Our chief White House correspondent explains why
 Mr. Trump’s drive against those he considers disloyal continues • even during a pandemic.

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Trump’s Purge of the Watchdogs

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