What Trump Fails to Grasp About Iran
The president’s threats reinforce the regime’s siege mentality.
The Logical End Point of Trump Saying He Could Shoot Somebody on Fifth Avenue
His administration is trying to distort the reality of Alex Pretti’s killing.
Yes, It’s Fascism
Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.
Tom Stoppard’s Secret—And Mine
Like the playwright, I grew up knowing nothing about my family’s connection to the Holocaust.
International Law Is Holding Democracies Back
The United States should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war.
‘It’s a Really Scary Time’
Representative Maxwell Frost says he was assaulted by a man who yelled, “We are going to deport you and your kind.”
Minneapolis Is a Second Amendment Wake-Up Call
The federal killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse should worry every American.
Pete Hegseth Should Stay Out of Minneapolis
By inserting himself into the situation in Minnesota, the secretary of defense is only making things worse.
The Truth About ICE’s Recruiting Push
Trump officials are touting 12,000 new hires in four months. Getting them onto U.S. streets may take longer.
Trump’s Rift With American Allies
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at Davos, and more.
The Art of Finding Joy in Everyday Life
Suggestions from Atlantic staff and readers on seeking delight in the mundane
Police and ICE Agents Are on a Collision Course
After another fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, the rift between local police and federal agents is becoming a rupture.
The ‘One Other Thing’ That Comes With Every Trump-Era Dinner
The Agriculture secretary suggests one corn tortilla, one piece of broccoli, one piece of chicken, and one inscrutable last thing.
Can We Just Let Teens Exist in Public?
When malls ban unaccompanied minors and when cities enact curfews, they restrict adolescents’ ability to participate in society.
The Four Types of Trump Supporter
The president’s political power depends on his ability to play different roles for different parts of his coalition.
The Rise of the Tech Hamiltonians
The political coalition that has formed under Trump’s banner has the potential to reshape American politics.
Winter Ice Could Humble the United States
Snow, “we can handle,” one official said. Ice is another story.
The Rumbles Within Trump’s GOP
The president’s fixation on Greenland has posed yet another test for Republican leaders.
‘We Are Learning to Bully Back’
How Europe got Trump to cave on Greenland
The Online World Where Iranians Were Free
Iran’s internet blackout is yet another act of state violence.
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