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No Tariff Exemptions for American Farmers

They voted for the tariffs when they voted for Trump.

The Question Progressives Refuse to Answer

As Democrats became the party of proceduralism, they sidestepped a crucial debate.

Miscarriage and Motherhood

What having a baby taught me about the illusion of control

The Top Goal of Project 2025 Is Still to Come

The now-famous white paper has proved to be a good road map for what the administration has done so far, and what may yet be on the way.

So Much for the MAGA Divorce

The nativist right is starting to make peace with Elon Musk.

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The Atlantic’s Crossword

The Atlantic’s crossword puzzle gets a little more challenging every day: Mondays are the easiest, with the biggest, most difficult puzzle on Sunday.