admin The Lines the Court Won’t Cross
The Supreme Court is mostly giving the Trump administration what it wants—with interesting exceptions.
Pete Hegseth’s Reckless Message to Helicopter Pilots
The secretary of defense is making one of the most dangerous jobs in America more lethal.
The AI Bubble Is No Ordinary Bubble
Tech companies need to generate huge revenues fast, or the economy could be in trouble.
Does Your Credit Card Even Plunk?
Metal credit cards are getting out of hand.
How an Old Shipping Law Raises Consumer Prices
The past few months have shown just how anachronistic and unnecessary the Jones Act is.
Atlantic Trivia: Poor Form and Banned Books
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
The DSA Is Only Using the Democratic Party
The left-wing faction is a parasite.
Trump Is Caught in the Trap He Set
The war in Iran has dealt a serious blow to the idea that the president can slip out of any…
The ‘Outsider Trading’ Problem
A new, gonzo style of fraud could be an existential threat to prediction markets.
Photos: 50 Years Since Viking 1 Landed on Mars
On July 20, 1976, Viking 1—the first successful Mars lander in history—touched down on the red planet. NASA’s Viking Program…