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Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: The Washington Post / Getty. Political Violence Feeds on Itself
Trump helped normalize the idea that some political differences can’t be settled through democratic means.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Olivier Douliery / AFP / Getty; Justin Sullivan / Getty. A Horrifying New Attempt on Trump’s Life
A man was arrested in Florida this afternoon following what the FBI describes as an apparent attempted assassination.
Joe Raedle / Getty Five Questions for the Secret Service
The agency had one job—and failed.
Brendan McDermid / Reuters A Failure of Security and Democracy
Political violence reveals deep cultural dysfunction, and that dysfunction is what our leaders must address.
Rebecca Droke / AFP / Getty Trump Stumped
After losing in court, he seems at a loss for what to do next.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Brendan Mcdermid / Getty. America’s Fingers-Crossed Strategy for Hurricane Season
Grim forecasts for an active season highlight the gaps in our planning.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Mike Hill / Getty; Sunny / Getty. Trump’s Assassination Fantasy Has a Darker Purpose
The ex-president’s stories of his own victimization make violence by his supporters far more likely.
Win McNamee / Getty The Government Isn’t Ready for the Violence Trump Might Unleash
The Biden administration should be preparing for the worst.
Samuel Corum / Getty The Aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Authorities suddenly need answers to questions that few people were contemplating last night.
Julia Nikhinson / Reuters
