On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a look at the state of our democracy and where we’re headed.

Compared to matters related to the economy, energy prices, housing and war in the Middle East and Europe, President Trump's efforts to remake Washington don’t matter all that much. But they tell us a ...

Washington Week with The Atlantic Airs June 26th, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) ***Swamp PoliticsPresident Trump’s approach to renovating the Reflecting Pool – and the unintended results ...

This week, the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to end hostilities, reopen oil routes and begin negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. But Trump's deal has been criticized at home and abroad.

This week, the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to end hostilities, reopen oil routes and begin negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. But Trump's deal has been criticized at home and abroad.

Washington Week with The AtlanticAirs June 19th, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings)***Memorandum of Misunderstanding Despite President Trump and the Iranian Supreme Leader’s claims of victory, ...

Clip: Has the United States lived up to the principles formulated 250 years ago?

President Donald Trump listens during a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ...

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla and U.S. first lady Melania Trump wave from a balcony during an arrival ceremony for the king and queen on the South Lawn ...