Trump Ditched Hearts and Minds in the Iran War
The military may need to cure its counterinsurgent “hangover,” but the president has the wrong solution.
I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America
Thirteen thousand miles. Infinite contenders. One beautiful loaf.
Hegseth’s Unholy War
The defense secretary seems less interested in being on the side of God than on insisting that God is on his side.
Trump Pivots to ‘Least Bad Option’ On Iran
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome.
Atlantic Trivia for April 13, 2026: Japanese Cuisine
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
The Parable of the President
Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV reveals that to him, religion is primarily about power, not morality.
There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat
Trump and Vance chose to go all in on Hungary, and now they share in the loss.
Photos: Hungarians Cheer Orbán’s Loss
Supporters of Hungary’s Tisza party and its lead candidate, Péter Magyar, celebrated in the streets of Budapest after soundly defeating Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party in a general election, removing the autocratic Orbán from office after 16 years.
Three Changes Wrought by the Iran War
The conflict will affect the economy in ways that most Americans still do not understand.
The Most Important Thing Dave Chappelle Ever Did Was Walk Away
On fearlessness, the limitations of any one narrative, and what a history of Black comedy can and can’t show
An Oligarchy of Old People
How elderly Americans amassed disproportionate wealth and power
How to Tax Billionaires
Step one: Abolish the estate tax. No, really.
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time
She arrived at the Department of Justice with radical changes in mind. One year later, she has completely reshaped the Civil Rights Division.
Why Can’t Euphoria Grow Up?
On the teen drama’s third season, adulthood brings only more misery.
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable
If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.
Hungary Just Ousted the Unoustable
Viktor Orbán had support from Moscow and Washington, but not from his own people.
The Profound Comedy of Outer Space
A goofy sketch captured the grandeur of the Artemis II mission, but also something bittersweet.
Byzantine Room
A poem
Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction
Anybody who enjoys an engrossing story will appreciate these movies about real life.