Things Are Going to Get Ugly
Donald Trump is about to redefine the lame-duck presidency.
Donald Trump Is Bad at Politics
The aura of mastery and domination that surrounds the president should now be permanently dispelled.
Why Republicans Lost So Big
Trump’s opponents have spent a decade pining for an outcome like this.
How the Democrats Beat Trump
Hakeem Jeffries pushed Democrats to focus on affordability. Donald Trump made it all about himself.
Election Night at The Atlantic
Watch your favorite writers put their boldest arguments to the test as the midterm results roll in.
What Is It About Jon Ossoff?
The candidate’s charisma is undeniable—but 2028 is still a long way off.
The Voters Sitting This One Out
They could help determine the balance of Congress.
Here’s Who Democrats Want to Impeach Next
There’s little desire to go after President Trump again—but lawmakers want to investigate his administration and family.
The Election Deniers Are in Retreat
The president is not getting the political cover he once enjoyed from Republicans.
Six Books You Should Read Twice
These titles’ twists and turns demand you take a second look.
Trump Repeats a Centuries-Old Mistake
This isn’t the first time a president has made the midterm elections all about himself.
The Choices That Create Isolation
Everyday decisions accumulate into a life.
Who Thought This Ad Was a Good Idea?
Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas is using his final campaign message to call attention to the biggest criticism of him.
Israel’s Common Ground
Israel is becoming dangerously indifferent to world opinion, but still finds strength in its social bonds.
The Desirability of Storytellers
Among Filipino hunter-gatherers, storytelling is valued more than any other skill, and the best storytellers have the most children.
What’s Behind the Rise in Mild Autism?
The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that many patients have been wrongly diagnosed.
I Was Lucky to Be Alive. But I Missed Being Pretty.
A pump-up girl faces her own mortality.
Trump Searches for a Fall Guy to Blame for Iran
The president might resume strikes, but he is also questioning allies about the performances of Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine.
The Democrat Who’s Winning Over Voters in Trump Country
Josh Shapiro is looking past his own reelection.
The MAGA Reckoning Arrives
Trump has lost most of the country. Now his hold on his own base is weakening.