How the Democrats Beat Trump
Hakeem Jeffries pushed Democrats to focus on affordability. Donald Trump made it all about himself.
The Blue Wave Is Real
America’s response to Trump was an unmistakably emphatic one.
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.
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.
Six Books You Should Read Twice
These titles’ twists and turns demand you take a second look.
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.
Election Night at The Atlantic
Watch your favorite writers put their boldest arguments to the test as the midterm results roll in.
The Election Deniers Are in Retreat
The president is not getting the political cover he once enjoyed from Republicans.
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.
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 Desirability of Storytellers
Among Filipino hunter-gatherers, storytelling is valued more than any other skill, and the best storytellers have the most children.
Trump Repeats a Centuries-Old Mistake
This isn’t the first time a president has made the midterm elections all about himself.
The Bursting of the Tel Aviv Bubble
The liberal, cosmopolitan side of Israel is facing a moment of truth.
This Is Not a Recession. It’s an Ice Age.
No one alive has experienced an economic plunge this sudden.
The MAGA Reckoning Arrives
Trump has lost most of the country. Now his hold on his own base is weakening.
The Currency of the Journal Article Is Collapsing
As an editor I can say that we are being flooded with AI-assisted work.
An SNL Sketch to Make Airlines Feel Ashamed
There’s a lot to worry about while flying. Add terrible passengers to the list.
Trump’s Venezuela Project Just Got a Lot More Complicated
The return of María Corina Machado puts the U.S.-backed regime on the clock.