A Pro-Russia Strongman at Mar-a-Lago
Milorad Dodik, the separatist Bosnian Serb leader, has won MAGA’s favor after a lobbying bonanza.
The Election Lies Are Already Starting on X
No one is ready for what Elon Musk’s platform could look like on Tuesday.
How the Midterms Could Test Trump
Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss how Tuesday’s midterm results could help determine what President Trump’s final two years in office will look like.
The ‘Cuteservative’ in Chief
Alex Clark, the voice of wellness at Turning Point USA, is entering her wife era.
Foie Gras Is Tearing D.C. Apart
A proposed ban on the delicacy is somehow the most contentious question on the ballot.
The Rise of the Tallboy Is a Sign of the Times
America has entered its big-beer era.
Why Halloween Isn’t Just for Kids
A holiday devoted to costumes and candy offers grown-ups a chance to embrace their silly side.
He Was Hugely Influential. He Also Had a Foolish Streak.
A recent biography of the writer John Berger reminds us about his hefty influence—and how he could be blinkered by his convictions.
What the Economy Is Sacrificing to AI
Every investment is a trade-off.
The Bursting of the Tel Aviv Bubble
The liberal, cosmopolitan side of Israel is facing a moment of truth.
Trump Has Pushed Some Texas Republicans Too Far
Four Lone Star State conservatives wrestle with their party’s MAGA turn.
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