The Weekly Standard was a prominent American conservative political opinion magazine published from 1995 until its closure in 2018. Founded by William Kristol, it was published weekly, 48 times per year, and focused on news, analysis, and commentary on politics, culture, and foreign policy. Known for its neoconservative editorial stance—often described as a "redoubt of neoconservatism" and the "neocon bible"—the magazine played a prominent role in conservative intellectual circles and Republican policy debates, particularly during the Bush administration, and was also noted for its Never Trump viewpoints. It was a leading publication in the conservative movement until its cessation.