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Politics Archive

Archives for May 2025

The Logoff
A Trump judge’s ruling against Trump’s deportations, briefly explainedA Trump judge’s ruling against Trump’s deportations, briefly explained
The Logoff

It’s the first step of a legal struggle that could derail a major part of the president’s agenda.

By Patrick Reis
Policy
The Trump-approved policy that’s actually good for kidsThe Trump-approved policy that’s actually good for kids
Policy

Pro-natalists want America having more babies — but only one of their proposals helps actual children.

By Anna North
Future Perfect
Every president is friendly to the meat industry — but Trump is taking it to another levelEvery president is friendly to the meat industry — but Trump is taking it to another level
Future Perfect

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has moved to roll back food safety measures, endanger slaughterhouse workers, and more.

By Kenny Torrella
World Politics
The rising tension between India and Pakistan, briefly explainedThe rising tension between India and Pakistan, briefly explained
World Politics

How a terrorist attack put the neighbors on the armed conflict.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
What is — and isn’t — getting pricier under Trump’s tariffs?What is — and isn’t — getting pricier under Trump’s tariffs?
Politics

Prices are rising due to Trump’s tariffs — but not universally just yet.

By Nicole Narea

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