What Did Trump Know During the Capitol Riot?

Plus: The prosecution’s closing argument at Trump’s impeachment trial, Andrew Cuomo’s refusal to vaccinate inmates, and new fiction from Jhumpa Lahiri. View in browser | Update your preferences Daily Comment What Did Trump Know During the Capitol Riot? Reports of the former President’s calls to Republican congressmen during the assault changed the course of the impeachment trial. By Amy Davidson Sorkin Our Local Correspondents Andrew Cuomo’s Refusal to Vaccinate Inmates Is Indefensible A new lawsuit argues that withholding the COVID-19 vaccine from New York’s prisoners puts lives in danger, threatens public health, and endangers civil rights. By Eric Lach Q. & A. The Law Professor Who Trained with the D.C. Police In a new book, Rosa Brooks describes how cops are taught to anticipate violence. By Isaac Chotiner Daily Comment The Beauty of Jamie Raskin’s America, on Display at Trump’s Impeachment Trial A voice from the left defends the very center of American history. By Bill McKibben Culture and More Fiction “Casting Shadows” “Without saying a word to each other we know that, if we chose to, we could venture into something reckless.” By Jhumpa Lahiri This Week in Fiction Jhumpa Lahiri on Missing Rome The author discusses “Casting Shadows,” her story from this week’s issue of the magazine. By Cressida Leyshon Page-Turner Reckoning with a Nazi Father I wrote a book about a leading Nazi who tried to flee after the war. His son is still sorting through the damage. By Philippe Sands The Front Row “Judas and the Black Messiah” Is Submerged by Its Sentiments The killing of the Black Panther leader Fred Hampton gives rise to a generic psychological thriller. By Richard Brody Humor and Puzzles Daily Shouts Valentine’s Day Activities for the Recently Single Make yourself a nice meal, do a little online shopping, or torment an avatar of your ex in a video game. By Wren Chavers Crossword The Weekend Puzzle Blue blood: ten letters. By Anna Shechtman You're receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Sign up. Unsubscribe | Manage your e-mail preferences | Send newsletter feedback | View our Privacy Policy Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.