For You: One Reason the Trump Fever Won’t Break

Plus, As His Fraud Trial Begins, Trump Looks to Capitalize on It

October 2, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED As His Fraud Trial Begins, Trump Looks to Capitalize on It McCarthy's Speakership Is in Jeopardy as Gaetz Renews Threat to Oust Him Trump's Trial Starts Monday. It Will Spotlight What He's Really Worth. Vatican Assembly Puts the Church's Most Sensitive Issues on the Table Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google's Power in Search Is Ubiquitous Go to homepage FROM OPINION David French One Reason the Trump Fever Won't Break Christian nationalism may not be serious, but it's very dangerous. Paul Krugman Hail to the Fraudster in Chief But Trump supporters probably won't admit they were fooled. Gail Collins and Bret Stephens Kevin McCarthy Surprised Us All Does this mean there's a sanity caucus out there for the taking? Maureen Dowd DiFi, Breaking Into the Boys' Club The "Year of the Woman" turned into three decades for this gutsy woman. Ross Douthat Trump's Rivals Are Facing Loserdom. They Have a Long-Shot Option. It may be hopeless, but DeSantis, Haley and others need a post-Iowa plan. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER 16 Dishes to Make for Someone Going Through a Hard Time Divorce, death, a big move, illness: Food may not fix anything, but a lovingly prepared meal can bring some much-needed comfort and nourishment. Russia May Be Planning to Test a Nuclear-Powered Missile Visual evidence from a remote base in the Arctic shows launch preparations mirroring those that preceded earlier tests. 'Two Trains Charging at Each Other': A Texas Bishop Takes On the Pope Bishop Joseph Strickland, a hero to the emboldened traditionalist wing of American Catholicism, is in open warfare with the Vatican as it hosts a landmark gathering. 'You Couldn't Plan It All if You Tried': Cruising the Rhone River in High Style On a first-time luxury river cruise in France, our reporter learns why this all-inclusive trip, despite its expense, was worth it. 'One Piece' Is a Smash, and It All Starts With the Casting Netflix's breakout global hit does right by its characters by getting actors who capture the spirit of the original. When a Drug Crisis Collides With the Campaign Trail Republicans are making big promises about combating fentanyl. Their words ring hollow to some who know too much about the drug's deadly toll. 'Before Leaving Town, We Stopped to Get Sandwiches to Eat in the Car' Saving a spot in a long line, pulling weeds in Brooklyn and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. When a Pastor and a Pole Dancer Fall in Love Dalijah Franklin first met Willie Francois III after church. She was captivated by his sermon, and he was intrigued by her beauty. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018