Jeffrey Goldberg

The article discusses the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting concerns about its celebration marked by scandal and low attendance. David Frum and Jeffrey Goldberg analyze the state of the American experiment, comparing it to historical crises like the Compromise of 1850, while also critiquing recent political and social developments under the Trump era.

President Trump advised against using Signal after his advisers accidentally sent war plans to The Atlantic's editor, but top officials continued using the app for group chats with auto-deletion settings. The State Department released records via FOIA litigation, revealing Signal chats between national security figures, including a group with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine, raising concerns about compliance with federal record-keeping laws.

Donald Trump's efforts to alter Washington, D.C.'s architecture, including projects like repainting the Reflecting Pool and proposing a triumphal arch, were discussed on Washington Week With The Atlantic. Panelists analyzed these initiatives as reflecting Trump's hobbyist approach to governance and his conflation of national identity with personal design projects.

A panel discussion on the state of American democracy 250 years after the Declaration of Independence highlighted concerns about an 'epistemological crisis' marked by fragmented reality and distrust. Participants included journalists and editors from The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.

The article discusses potential Republican pushback against President Trump, particularly from senators, and how this could impact the ongoing Iran war. A panel on 'Washington Week With The Atlantic' explores the implications of internal GOP divisions, with Nancy Youssef noting Iran's possible leverage in negotiations due to Trump's inconsistent approach.

David Ignatius and Jeffrey Goldberg discussed concerns about America's weakening commitment to global alliances like NATO, potential outcomes of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Trump's approach to U.S.-Cuba relations. Ignatius warned that a faltering NATO umbrella could lead other countries to act independently.

Jeffrey Goldberg and David Ignatius discuss America’s unique role in the post-World War II international order and Trump’s revolutionary approach to global leadership.

The U.S. appears close to a negotiated settlement with Iran, despite President Trump's earlier pledge to unconditionally defeat the country. David Ignatius and Jeffrey Goldberg analyzed the war's potential consequences.

The article discusses Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's partisan leadership style under the Trump administration, highlighting his departure from the traditional nonpartisan approach of defense secretaries. Panelists on 'Washington Week With The Atlantic' analyze how Hegseth's actions may reshape the U.S. military and challenge longstanding norms of national security leadership.

The FBI denied investigating an Atlantic journalist behind a harsh piece on Kash Patel, despite reports of a criminal leak investigation. The journalist wrote a controversial article about Patel's work habits and personal behavior. The FBI called the report false and said the journalist is not being investigated.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced plans to sue The Atlantic over a report alleging misconduct, including 'excessive drinking' and erratic behavior during his tenure. Patel dismissed the claims as politically motivated 'fake news,' while The Atlantic and its reporter defended the story as vetted and accurate.