Should the U.S. Expect an Iranian Cyberattack?

Plus: Trump’s war powers, an interview with John Mulaney, and three podcasts to listen to in January. View in browser | Update your preferences Annals of Technology Should the U.S. Expect an Iranian Cyberattack? Cyber weapons do not have to be cutting edge to lacerate a community, a company, or a country. By Sue Halpern Campaign Chronicles Trump Drags the Democratic Primary Into a Foreign-Policy Fight The candidates confront the question of the President’s decision to assassinate Qassem Suleimani. By Eric Lach Q. & A. What War Powers Does Donald Trump Have? A legal expert on the killing of Qassem Suleimani, Trump’s Iran policy, and the executive power of the Presidency. By Isaac Chotiner Our Columnists “Jojo Rabbit” Captures the Horror of Our Moment The film can be read as a condescending portrayal of a misguided Trump supporter—or as an account of the willful idiocy that underlies political tragedy. By Masha Gessen Newsletters Sign Up for John Cassidy’s Newsletter Get the latest on politics and the economy. Culture and More The New Yorker Interview John Mulaney Is Not So Square The comedian on his brooding adolescence, the joys of standup, and making a Netflix show for kids. By Carrie Battan Annals of Inquiry The Mechanical Muse Machines are learning to write poetry. How should artificial intelligence alter our appreciation of art? By Dan Rockmore Podcast Dept. Three Podcasts to Listen to in January A wonder of literary delights that navigates a publication’s history; unexplained and immersive poems; and a wide-ranging NPR history podcast. By Sarah Larson The Front Row The Beauty of Sam Mendes’s “1917” Comes at a Cost The script of the film is filled with melodramatic coincidences that grossly trivialize the life-and-death action by reducing it to sentiment. By Richard Brody Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts The Gashlycrumb Boomers A is for Anne, who fell off a cruise. By Sam Corbin Daily Cartoon Tuesday, January 7th By John Klossner Sign up for more newsletters from The New Yorker. Visit The New Yorker shop. Question about your subscription? Contact Customer Care. New Yorker digital subscribers get unlimited access to everything on newyorker.com. Log in to your account here. We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to TNYinbox@newyorker.com. This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, NewYorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2019. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.