Ian Crouch

Portland

Newsletter Editor at The New Yorker

Newsletter editor @NewYorker.

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Articles

Trump’s Government of Billionaires

1 week ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“We are a government of billionaires.” Donald Trump started selling the illusion of exclusivity half a century ago. Now his second Administration is selling access to the White House. Evan Osnos reports.
“It was like watching someone who was not alive.”

3 weeks ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“He totally fucked us.” Biden cost Democrats the 2024 race, Party insiders tell Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. Plus:• How an election denier became the U.S. Treasurer• Lizzy McAlpine wants to be offlineIt was supposed to be another blockbuster fund-raiser for Joe Biden’s reëlection campaign. Led by George Clooney and the Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, the event, on June 15th, would bring the President onstage with Obama and Jimmy Kimmel, in front of an audience of thousands of donors.
“In case of emergency, break open a book.”

1 month ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

The fate of Mike Waltz is further evidence of the “first law of Trump,” Susan B. Glasser reports. Plus:• Canada’s rejection of Trumpism• The many faces of Mark Twain• Plotting the next gay utopiaJust a day after joining his fellow Cabinet members in offering obsequious praise to President Trump, Mike Waltz, the national-security adviser, has landed in a dismally familiar position: out of favor. As Susan B.
The Fight for Higher Ed Is Just Beginning

1 month ago | newyorker.com | Ian Crouch

“The Administration made Harvard an offer it couldn’t not refuse.” Jeannie Suk Gersen explores the stakes of Trump’s mounting war against academia. And Emma Green reports on the schools that are moving away from D.E.I. and toward a new form of pluralistic community life—and trying to fend off outside political control.
One Man Dead, Another Critical After Being Rescue From Surf At Shoal Bay

1 month ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

BY IAN CROUCHThe Port Stephens community has been rocked by the death of a swimmer at Shoal Bay. Police say the 24-year-old man and another 25-year-old man, both Nepalese nationals were swimming at Zenith Beach at about 2.45 yesterday afternoon when they got into trouble in the surf. It’s believed a group of teenagers came to their aid, pulling both men from the water. The younger man could not be revived and died at the scene.
Coalition Offers Urgent Care Clinic for Morisset But Light on Detail

1 month ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

Nationals Hunter hopeful Sue Gilroy has announced a Medicare urgent care clinic for Morisset if the Coalition’s elected come May 3. It comes after Labor promised one for Maitland, and committed to expanding services at the existing Charlestown and Lake Haven clinics. Sue Gilroy says no details have been locked in, but the Coalition will build one on the western side of Lake Macquarie. “We’re just committed to delivering this, and understanding what we need to do,” she said.
Governments Partner for Multi-Million Housing Project at Port Stephens

1 month ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

Three levels of government have joined forces to increase the stock of social and affordable housing in Raymond Terrace. Hume Community Housing has received $6 million from the Commonwealth Housing Australia Future Fund, $1.5 million in land from the State Government and accelerated planning approval from Port Stephens Council. Head of Development and Growth, Dan Lincoln says it will see 3 rundown homes in Phillip Street demolished to make way new housing to accommodate dozens of people in need.
Police Launch Appeal To Find Lake Macquarie Man

1 month ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

BY IAN CROUCHPolice are appealing for information after a man has been reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area. 25-year-old Peter Gorman was last seen leaving a Windale property on April 10 and is known to frequent the Lake Macquarie & Sydney areas. It’s likely he is travelling on public transport. Concerns are held for Peter’s safety due to his multiple medical conditions.
Man Assaulted And Robbed On Cardiff Street

1 month ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

BY IAN CROUCHPolice are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed at Cardiff early Friday morning. Police say the 29-year-old was sitting on a bench on Veronica Street outside the Post Office just before 1.00am when he was approached by 3 males. They spoke briefly to the man before assaulting him and taking his backpack. The trio then fled in a white Toyota Tarago with green P plates.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Armed Robbery On The Jewells Tavern

1 month ago | 2nurfm.com.au | Ian Crouch

BY IAN CROUCHPolice have made a breakthrough in their investigation into an armed robbery on a pub at Jewells last month. It’s alleged a man forced his way into the Jewells Tavern on Ntaba Road at about 3pm on Tuesday March 25 and threatened staff with a broken bottle before escaping with cash. Earlier this week, detectives released an image of a man they wished to question in relation to the incident.