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Donald Trump Archive

Archives for November 2025

Podcasts
How Trump made his Justice Department a tool for retributionHow Trump made his Justice Department a tool for retribution
Podcast
Podcasts

Thousands of DOJ attorneys have left since Trump took office. Here’s where that leaves the department.

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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The National Guard shooting in DC, briefly explainedThe National Guard shooting in DC, briefly explained
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There’s still much we don’t know, but the shooting could further inflame concerns about political violence in the US.

By Cameron Peters
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The CDC’s troubling new second in command, briefly explainedThe CDC’s troubling new second in command, briefly explained
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The former Louisiana surgeon general has shared debunked theories about vaccines and autism.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Why is Trump accusing a former astronaut of treason?Why is Trump accusing a former astronaut of treason?
Politics

How MAGA’s war on Mark Kelly is a sign of a deeper weakness.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Trump’s revenge campaign falls flatTrump’s revenge campaign falls flat
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Why Trump’s favorite prosecutor is out of a job.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
How Zohran Mamdani won over Donald Trump — for nowHow Zohran Mamdani won over Donald Trump — for now
Politics

Seven questions about that unusual Mamdani-Trump meeting, answered.

By Astead Herndon and Cameron Peters
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The vaccine tug of war inside the Trump administration, briefly explainedThe vaccine tug of war inside the Trump administration, briefly explained
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Who’s really in charge on health policy?

By Dylan Scott and Cameron Peters
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The DOJ’s big screwups, briefly explainedThe DOJ’s big screwups, briefly explained
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Basic lawyering mistakes are impeding Trump’s agenda.

By Cameron Peters
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Are the Epstein files coming out?Are the Epstein files coming out?
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After near-unanimous support in Congress, the bill is headed to Trump’s desk.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Trump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seatsTrump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats
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Trump’s redistricting campaign isn’t going wellTrump’s redistricting campaign isn’t going well
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After Indiana opts out, is Republican redistricting backfiring?

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against AmericansThe Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
Politics

Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?
Politics

The government has had troves of evidence for years.

By Nicole Narea
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What changed after a record-long government shutdown, briefly explainedWhat changed after a record-long government shutdown, briefly explained
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After 43 days, the government is almost open again.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
What we know about Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinWhat we know about Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Politics

“A pal is a wonderful thing.”

By Andrew Prokop