Nancy Pelosi: ‘Follow the Money’
The former speaker of the House discussed Silicon Valley Bank, January 6 revisionist history, and more in an interview focused on money and greed.
The Topic Biden Keeps Dodging
With the exception of abortion rights, the president is working to downplay or defuse almost all cultural issues.
A Troubling Sign for 2024
The midterms were a welcome reprieve for democracy. But the story of Bill Gates, an Arizona election official, suggests that we might not be so lucky in next year’s presidential election.
Trump Has Become the Thing He Never Wanted to Be
Boring.
The New Anarchy
America faces a type of extremist violence it does not know how to stop.
The Martyr at CPAC
Donald Trump came to the conservative conference to air some grievances.
The Next Big Political Scandal Could Be Faked
Imagine a convincing AI “Joe Biden” talking about ballot harvesting, or hacked voting machines.
Does Trump Stand a Real Chance to Repeat 2016?
The “party decides” theory faces its biggest test.
The Moral Case Against Equity Language
What’s a “justice-involved person”?
The Case for a Primary Challenge to Joe Biden
There must be some freethinking Democrat who’s willing to get in the race.
Radio Atlantic: This Is Not Your Parents’ Cold War
It’s been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war continues. How should we be thinking about what comes next?
The Truth About Aliens Is Still Out There
What were those three “aerial objects” downed following the Chinese spy balloon?
Feisty Joe Biden Is Back
The president called for national unity around shared goals, particularly delivering economic benefits to working families.
Why Aren’t More People Running for President?
The 2024 field has been frozen by an unusual pairing—a former president who still inspires fear and a sitting president still biding his time.
The GOP Is Just Obnoxious
It’s why the party keeps losing elections.
Republicans’ 2024 Magical Thinking
Lots of Republicans want Donald Trump to disappear from politics. Their main strategy is hope.
The Logic Behind Biden’s Refusal to Negotiate the Debt Ceiling
The president’s current posture on the issue has a history.
‘We Used to Be Called Moderate. We Are Not Moderate.’
The GOP’s self-proclaimed “pragmatists” could soon have the most power in Congress—if they choose to use it.
Abortion Pills Will Be the Next Battle in the 2024 Election
The fight over nationwide abortion rights is only just beginning.
Why Kevin McCarthy Can’t Lose George Santos
The Republican Party in Santos’s Long Island district wants him out. The speaker has other ideas.