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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for November 2017

World Politics
Why an expert thinks we’re as close to war with Iran as we’ve been in 25 yearsWhy an expert thinks we’re as close to war with Iran as we’ve been in 25 years
World Politics

Hint: Trump isn’t helping.

By Sean Illing
World Politics
Bashar al-Assad is taking a sickening victory lap through RussiaBashar al-Assad is taking a sickening victory lap through Russia
World Politics

Putin helped keep Assad in power. The Syrian dictator went to Russia to say thanks.

By Yochi Dreazen
Politics
Mick Mulvaney once called the CFPB a “sick, sad” joke. Now he might be in charge of it.Mick Mulvaney once called the CFPB a “sick, sad” joke. Now he might be in charge of it.
Politics

The Trump administration’s budget-cutter is poised to lead the consumer watchdog bureau he has attacked.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Hundreds of immigrants will get to resubmit DACA renewals originally rejected as “late”Hundreds of immigrants will get to resubmit DACA renewals originally rejected as “late”
Politics

It’s the Trump administration’s biggest reversal on immigration policy to date.

By Dara Lind
Politics
The Trump administration rejected 4,000 “late” DACA renewals. Some were sitting in its mailbox at the deadline.The Trump administration rejected 4,000 “late” DACA renewals. Some were sitting in its mailbox at the deadline.
Politics

But now, the administration is letting those immigrants — and others affected by mail slowdowns — reapply.

By Dara Lind
Politics
An atheist Muslim on what the left and right get wrong about IslamAn atheist Muslim on what the left and right get wrong about Islam
Politics

“The left is wrong on Islam. The right is wrong on Muslims.” — author Ali Rizvi

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump finally discovered he can’t force the feds to prosecute Clinton — and he’s not happyTrump finally discovered he can’t force the feds to prosecute Clinton — and he’s not happy
Politics

“The saddest thing is because I’m president of the United States, I’m not supposed to be involved in the Justice Department.”

By Dara Lind
World Politics
We’re becoming numb to terrorism. That might be a good thing.We’re becoming numb to terrorism. That might be a good thing.
World Politics

Terrorists are getting worse at the one thing they seek to do: terrify people.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump blasts “Diversity Visa Lottery Program” after NYC terror attackTrump blasts “Diversity Visa Lottery Program” after NYC terror attack
Politics

The president called it a “Chuck Schumer beauty.”

By Jen Kirby