How to Understand Trump’s Obsession With Greenland
Erratic though the president may sound, the Trumpian worldview is comprehensible.
A New Memoir Blasts Kamala Harris for Being Offensive, Ideologically Obsessed
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the strange questions he received during his vice-presidential vetting.
SNL Aces the Heated Rivalry Meme
The show’s Harry Potter spoof was the ultimate mash-up for a fan culture that can’t let go.
America vs. the World
President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.
I am here in the evening light
A poem
‘Abolish ICE’ Is Back
It’s making some Democrats anxious.
Why the Trump Administration Is Obsessed With Whole Milk
Will the dairy wars ever end?
Trump Doesn’t Want Legal Immigrants Either
New limits reflect sloppy reasoning and a desire for collective punishment.
Take a Close Look at Trump’s Portrait
The National Portrait Gallery removed key details from the caption beside the president’s photograph. It still has a story to tell.
Was Infinite Jest Right About Everything?
Culture and entertainment recommendations from Will Gottsegen
Why Harry Reid Went Nuclear
Why the former Senate majority leader decided to end the filibuster.
Trump’s Billion-Dollar Board of Peace
The new entity has a global remit and a steep price for a permanent seat.
The Surprising Relationship Between Happiness and Intelligence
You might expect smarts and skill to lead to joy, but it’s not that simple.
Trump’s Mixed Messages
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss what actions the president may be weighing abroad.
My Students Write Their Papers Backwards
My job is to help them move beyond their assumptions, in literature and everything else.
America Is Slow-Walking Into a Polymarket Disaster
Why are the media obsessed with prediction markets?
The End of the Underdog in College Football
In 2026, the best teams are no miracle.
The Bots That Women Use in a World of Unsatisfying Men
AI is offering people a way to figure out what they really want in romance.
‘Maybe DHS Was a Bad Idea’
Two decades after its founding, the department has become what its critics feared.
The Ex-President Who Went to Prison
Nicolas Sarkozy’s memoir is a masterpiece of unintentional comedy.