Washington Week with The Atlantic

Washington Week with The Atlantic airs May 1, 2026 at 8PM on PBS (check local listings) *** Political Violence & Redrawing State Maps  It’s been a surreal week in Washington: gunshots at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, a grand royal state visit, and a significant Supreme Court decision that could have far-reaching consequences for November’s midterm elections.  Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more:  Major funding...

The New York Times polling average shows that 58% of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s job performance, a new high that can be largely attributed to voters’ economic concerns.

You know it’s a strange week when the governments of Israel and Lebanon seem to be getting along better than the 47th American president and the first American pope.

Donald Trump’s war in Iran is putting economic pressure on much of Europe. The president has also suggested he will “punish” NATO allies that did not help the U.S. in Iran. The panel discusses the lasting effects of the conflict on the U.S. and its traditional allies.