admin Marco Rubio’s Disappearing Signal Chat
The State Department told a court last year that the secretary didn’t use disappearing messages. By this spring, it had…
The Shooter in Maine Was a New ICE Recruit
The second killing in as many weeks prompted an abrupt policy change on vehicle stops.
Generative AI Is an Engineering Disaster
A shockingly inefficient trillion-dollar project
Ferris Bueller, Influencer
The film bearing his name, which just turned 40, isn’t only a teen comedy. It’s also a timeless portrait of…
Punctuation: A Generational Divide
Can parents ever learn to text like their kids? Should they even try?
The See-No-Evil Supreme Court
The majority refuses to see evidence of racism.
The System for Addressing Gambling Harm Is Broken
Readers respond to our April 2026 cover story and more.
Atlantic Trivia: Roman Holiday
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
Trump’s Anti-Growth Agenda
When a superpower’s economy lags, hegemony becomes unsustainable.
Todd Blanche’s War Against Journalism
As the acting attorney general prepares for confirmation hearings, his DOJ is showcasing its willingness to intimidate reporters whose revelations…