The Atlantic

January 26, 2026

The Minneapolis Uprising

In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

No Cap: 'SNL' Just Killed Gen Z Slang

Last night’s “Weekend Update” segment explained how the show benefits from making pop culture a little bit cringe.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

Another Death in Minneapolis

After killing another American, federal officials again offer an explanation that appears to be directly contradicted by available evidence.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

What Trump Fails to Grasp About Iran’s Paranoia

The president’s threats reinforce the regime’s siege mentality.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

What MAGA Really Thinks of the Second Amendment

Now Americans know.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

Tom Stoppard’s Secret—And Mine

Like the playwright, I grew up knowing nothing about my family's connection to the Holocaust.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

A New International Law Can Rise From the Ashes

The United States should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

Maxwell Frost: ‘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.”

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

No Freedom Without the Second Amendment

The federal killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse is a wake-up call to every American.

The Atlantic

January 25, 2026

Pete Hegseth Should Sit This One Out

By inserting himself into the situation in Minnesota, the secretary of defense is only making things worse.

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

Most ICE Recruits Haven’t Deployed Yet

Trump officials are touting 12,000 new hires in four months. Getting them onto U.S. streets may take longer.

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

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 Atlantic

January 24, 2026

The Art of Finding Joy in Everyday Life

Suggestions from Atlantic staff and readers on seeking delight in the mundane

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

Police and ICE Agents Are on a Collision Course

Minneapolis may represent the beginning of a broader rupture between local police and federal agents

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

The Agriculture Secretary's Confusing $3 Dinner Recommendation

The Agriculture secretary suggests one corn tortilla, one piece of broccoli, one piece of chicken, and one inscrutable last thing.

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

Let Teens Exist in Public

What kind of a society prohibits kids from walking around in a store?

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

The Four Donald Trumps

The president’s political power depends on his ability to play different roles for different parts of his coalition.

The Atlantic

January 24, 2026

The Rise of the Tech Hamiltonians

The political coalition that has formed under Trump’s banner has the potential to reshape American politics.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

Winter Ice Could Humble the United States

Snow, “we can handle,” one official said. Ice is another story.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

The rumbles within Trump’s GOP

The president’s fixation on Greenland has posed yet another test for Republican leaders.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

The Cost of Trump’s Crusade for Greenland

How Europe got Trump to cave on Greenland

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

The Parallel Online World Where Iranians Were Free

Iran’s internet blackout is yet another act of state violence.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

Chinese Carmakers Are Closing In on America

The world is falling for China’s cheap electric cars. Is the United States next?

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

Today's Atlantic Trivia Questions and Answers, Week 15

Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

Your Teenager May Be Spreading Himmler’s Favorite Myth

The Aryan utopia of “Agartha” is making a comeback.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

ICE Is Turning Real Conflict Into Viral Content

When officials record themselves, they become content creators, too.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

The Books Briefing: A Biography Without ‘The Boring Bits’

One example I highly recommend focuses on the work, not the life, of its subject.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

The Sports Conspiracy That’s Too Easy to Believe

When the 49ers lost in the playoffs, some fans embraced a theory about electromagnetic waves instead of facing reality.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

A Chance to Learn What Urban Fire Does to the Body

The Los Angeles fires have already been studied more intensely than any other of their kind.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

How Extremism Takes Hold

The lessons of the 1970s matter now more than ever.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

RFK Jr. Is America’s Real ‘Secretary of War’

How public health became an endless battle

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

Autocracy in America: Defund Science

It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.

The Atlantic

January 23, 2026

The Trump Administration’s Affordability Messaging Is Confusing Americans

The president and his officials keep muddling their strategy.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Europe’s Red Lines Worked

The Greenland crisis has been averted—for now—and European leaders may have learned a key lesson in how to handle Trump.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Your Phone Is a Slot Machine

Gambling is no longer confined to casinos, horse races, or backroom card games.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Trump Casually Denigrates the Danish War Dead

The president has revised history when it comes to the sacrifices of America’s allies.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Oscars Nominees 2026: The Academy Tries to Be Relevant Again

This year’s nominations may resonate with the average moviegoer more than usual.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

The Upside of Professional Rejection

There’s a better way to approach no’s in your work life.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

The Science That You Buy

Fashion, beauty, and food companies are using nonsensical jargon to make a sale.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Why Conservatives Defend ICE

Republicans deplore the mayhem in Minnesota—but blame protesters and Democrats for it.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

George Saunders On His New Book, 'Vigil'

The author discusses his new novel, Vigil; the source of his ideas; and fiction as a vehicle for truth.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Science Is Drowning in AI Slop

Peer review has met its match.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Gavin Newsom’s Record Is a Problem

The California governor’s pivot to the center may be too late for 2028.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

The Real Fight for the Smithsonian

Its museums, more than any others, shape the nation’s narrative. No wonder the country argues about it.

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

The Federal Government That Was

In his first full year back in office, Donald Trump presided over the destruction of America’s civil service, purging roughly 300,000 worker...

The Atlantic

January 22, 2026

Democracy’s Doomsday Prepper

Dmitri Mehlhorn has created a fictional world to game out constitutional collapse.

The Atlantic

January 21, 2026

The Government’s Posts Just Took a Sharp Far-Right Turn

Government social-media managers have turned official feeds into streams of xenophobia.

The Atlantic

January 21, 2026

Trump Is Extremely Clear About His Plan for Greenland—Er, Iceland?

A lot has happened in the span of a day.

The Atlantic

January 21, 2026

How to Tell If Your President Is a Dictator

A year into Donald Trump’s second term, labeling his governing style remains an elusive goal.

The Atlantic

January 21, 2026

When Family Secrets Create New Wounds

In Quiara Alegría Hudes’s debut novel, a family is silent about their painful history—but their reticence hurts the generation it’s meant to...