The Conclave Just Did the Unthinkable
What an American pope means for the Catholic Church and the world
Why This India-Pakistan Conflict Is Different
India and Pakistan are fueling each other’s extremism without an off-ramp in sight.
Trump’s Inevitable Betrayal of His Supporters
Trump never meant to keep his promises. His voters are starting to notice.
The Actual Math Behind DOGE’s Cuts
If you thought Elon Musk was really trying to cut costs, you weren’t in on the joke.
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
Europeans Have Realized Their Error
The urge to say I told you so is strong these days throughout the Baltics.
Now Is Not the Time to Eat Bagged Lettuce
Food safety in America is under attack.
We’re All Living in a Carl Hiaasen Novel
In the mangroves with Florida’s poet of excess and grift
The MAHA Takeover Is Complete
Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon-general nominee, has a lot in common with RFK Jr.
The Bliss of a Quieter Ego
We live in a world of noisy narcissism, but you can escape the cacophony—and be happier.
The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War
The uncertainty is doing plenty of economic damage. He may make things much worse.
The Disturbing Rise of MAGA Maoism
Trump seems to be ceding the future to China while emulating its past.
‘I Run the Country and the World’
Donald Trump believes he’s invincible. But the cracks are beginning to show.
The Real Motive Behind the Real ID–Deadline Charade
The Trump administration turned a legitimate national-security priority into an empty threat against immigrants.
Is This the Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture?
An emerging critical consensus argues that we’ve entered a cultural dark age. I’m not so sure.
The Big Focus on Federal Judges Is Not a Good Sign
Elevating them as individuals only serves Trump’s interests.
Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Donald Trump
A conversation with the president about executive power, Signalgate, and 24-karat gold
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Trump’s Weak Position on Trade
An incoherent American policy has allowed China to benefit from its focus and resolve.