Politics: 5 stories from this week

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nytimes.com January 18, 2025 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. The New York Times Support for Trump's Policies Exceeds Support for Trump A new poll found the public is sympathetic to the president-elect's plans to deport migrants and reduce America's presence overseas. By Jeremy W. Peters and Ruth Igielnik Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Associated Press Trump's Deportation Plan Is Said to Start Next Week in Chicago The size of the planned immigration raids is unclear, but they would be the opening step in the president-elect's goal of overseeing the largest deportation program in history. By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Hamed Aleaziz Doug Mills/The New York Times News Analysis Under Trump's Big Tent, Republicans Are Starting to Clash Donald J. Trump won his battle with establishment Republicans. Now, it's disputes over immigration, taxes and foreign policy that will test his party's unity. By Lisa Lerer and Michael C. Bender Doug Mills/The New York Times The Art of the Image: Trump as His Own Executive Producer The once and soon-to-be president takes advantage of the blurry lines between appearance and perception, between reputation and reality. By Shane Goldmacher The Interview Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy Is Done. Powerful Conservatives Are Listening. The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley. 52 MIN LISTEN Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018