Why Trump Pushed for Peace—Again
The most consistent thing about Trump’s 10-month search for an end to the war in Ukraine has been his inconsistency.
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Illustration by Jonelle Afurong / The Atlantic. Sources: AurelianGogonea / Getty; Difydave / Getty; Ed Honowitz / Getty. ‘An Example MUST BE SET’
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military-justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Andrew Harnik / Getty; Lee Jin-man / Getty; Tom Williams / Getty. Why Venezuela?
The United States is amassing an armada in the Caribbean as Trump figures out his endgame with Maduro.
Martin Bernetti / AFP / Getty Images Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases
Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, and others have taken over homes that until recently housed senior officers.
Illustration by Akshita Chandra / The Atlantic Holy Warrior
Pete Hegseth is bringing his fundamentalist interpretation of Christianity into the Pentagon.
Illustration by Ben Kothe / The Atlantic. Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty. Hundreds of Generals Try to Keep a Straight Face
Pete Hegseth gathered commanders from around the globe to unveil new physical-fitness standards.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Anna Moneymaker / Getty; Shutterstock. Trump Dares the United Nations to Mock Him Now
The president made clear that he’s done “standing up for the world.”
Matthew Hoen / ZUMA Press Wire / Alamy Trump Is Crossing a Line That Dates Back to the Revolution
A missile strike in the Caribbean and National Guard deployments are pushing the armed forces beyond their traditional mission.
Photo-illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty. The Tiny White House Club Making Major National-Security Decisions
Trump has pushed out career experts and aides who challenged him.
Photo-illustration by Ben Kothe / The Atlantic* The Pentagon’s Policy Guy Is All In on China
Elbridge Colby wants the U.S. military to pivot toward Asia, even if it means turning away from Europe and the Middle East.
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