The Atlantic

🏛️ Politics

Jan 20, 2026

Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw

The article critiques Trump's recent letter to Norway, arguing it exemplifies his troubling approach to diplomacy and international relations, highlighting the need for a more thoughtful foreign policy.

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 20, 2026

The Military Is Being Forced to Plan for an Unthinkable Betrayal

Attacking an ally would be a perversion of everything the armed forces have been trained to do

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 19, 2026

America vs. the World

President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure

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🎭 Culture

Jan 19, 2026

SNL Aces the Heated Rivalry Meme

The show’s Harry Potter spoof was the ultimate mash-up for a fan culture that can’t let go

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🏛️ Politics

Jan 19, 2026

Harris’s Staff Questioned Whether Josh Shapiro Was an Israeli Double Agent

The Pennsylvania governor discusses the strange questions he received in his vice-presidential vetting—and settles some scores

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 18, 2026

Trump’s Mixed Messages

Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined to discuss what actions the president may be weighing abroad

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👥 Society

Jan 18, 2026

The Surprising Relationship Between Happiness and Intelligence

You might expect smarts and skill to lead to joy, but it’s not that simple

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 18, 2026

Trump’s Billion-Dollar Board of Peace

The new entity has a global remit and a steep price for a permanent seat

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 17, 2026

Trump’s Fateful Choice in Iran

Taking military action is risky. Falsely encouraging freedom fighters would be shameful

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🏛️ Politics

Jan 17, 2026

Jerome Powell’s Thankless Rescue of Trump

The Fed chair has saved Trump from his worst instincts but failed to do so for Biden

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🏛️ Politics

Jan 17, 2026

What’s Going on With the Epstein Files?

The article explores the ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding the Epstein files, examining their implications for justice and accountability in high-profile cases.

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🏛️ Politics

Jan 16, 2026

For Trump, Everything Is an Existential Threat

The president and his allies are misleading the public about the threats they face

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