Who Is Jared Kushner?

The family history of the President’s son-in-law. Plus: Iran, China, and the Golden Globes. View in browser | Update your preferences News Desk Who Is Jared Kushner? The Kushner family history—from lying on immigration forms to becoming major Democratic donors—often seems at odds with the White House initiatives Jared supports. By Andrea Bernstein Our Columnists The Breathtaking Unravelling of the Middle East After Qassem Suleimani’s killing by the United States, some form of conflict between the U.S. and Iran seems more possible now than at any time since the 1979 Revolution. By Robin Wright A Reporter at Large The Future of America’s Contest with China Washington is in an intensifying standoff with Beijing. Which one will fundamentally shape the twenty-first century? By Evan Osnos Harvey Weinstein’s Trial Begins A Reporter at Large The Accusers Tell Their Stories From 2017: Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on sexual misconduct by the film executive, whose trial on multiple felony charges began on Monday. By Ronan Farrow Culture and More Culture Desk The Golden Globes: Michelle Williams for President The awards are Hollywood’s drunk wedding, but this year’s participants seemed to crave some emotional tether in a menacing world. By Michael Schulman Puzzles and Games Dept. The Weekday Crossword Immortal Middle-earth denizen: three letters. By Patrick Berry Books Tommy Pico Filibusters Mortality with Poetry “Feed” is personal history, literary history, American history, and breakup art. By Dan Chiasson Cover Story Bruce McCall’s “A Brush With Greatness” The artist discusses the cover of this week’s issue, his own favorite museum, and some of the ways his writing differs from his illustrations. By Françoise Mouly Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts The Joy of Turtlenecks Hide that burgeoning double chin after holiday indulgences, intercept unwanted eye contact during your daily commute, and more. By Cerise Zelenetz Daily Cartoon Monday, January 6th By Lila Ash 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.