Kevin McCarthy and the G.O.P.’s Rocky Road Ahead

Plus: an interview with the songwriter John Cale; Qinwen Zheng’s bright future in tennis; and, in politics, how old is too old? View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, January 15, 2023 Comment Kevin McCarthy and the Republicans’ Rocky Road Ahead With members of the House G.O.P. caucus still pulling in all directions, does anyone know where the Party is headed? By Benjamin Wallace-Wells From the News Desk The Sporting Scene China’s Future in Tennis Looks Cloudy, but Qinwen Zheng’s Is Still Bright Zheng may no longer be the face of a national movement, but she has become one of the game’s most promising young players. By Gerald Marzorati The New Yorker Radio Hour In Politics, How Old Is Too Old? If you’re running for President, is age really “just a number”? Plus, Deepti Kapoor on her novel “Age of Vice.” With David Remnick Editor’s Pick The New Yorker Interview John Cale Makes It New Again A conversation with the songwriter about collaborating with younger musicians, his tricky relationship with Lou Reed, and the true sign of a great artist. By Matthew Allan Culture Dept. Poems “Weather Conditions” “You see houses leaning against one another for support— / as if the whole world is falling apart.” By Clarence Major Poems “Picture This” “I accidentally invented panic, then futility.” By Jiordan Castle Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Will Nediger Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Rising star Idris is competent: four letters. By Paolo Pasco Daily Shouts An Oral History of Your High-School Theatre Program A lot of people are completely delusional about their high-school theatre programs being special, but not us. By Graham Techler Cartoons from the Issue Cartoons from the Issue Funny drawings from this week’s magazine. \ Thanks for reading. Let us know your thoughts about today’s edition. Plus, browse more newsletters and invite a friend to sign up for The Daily. You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.