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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for November 2019

Politics
The Trump administration will start sending migrants back to Guatemala under a new ruleThe Trump administration will start sending migrants back to Guatemala under a new rule
Politics

The rule allows Trump’s asylum agreements in Central America to go into effect.

By Nicole Narea
Did Trump just commit witness tampering? I asked 7 legal experts.
Politics

Probably not, but here’s why it likely doesn’t matter anyway.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump is reportedly planning to promote Ken Cuccinelli to a top position at DHSTrump is reportedly planning to promote Ken Cuccinelli to a top position at DHS
Politics

He would be second-in-command to Chad Wolf, the new acting DHS secretary.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The 3 main takeaways from US diplomat William Taylor’s impeachment testimonyThe 3 main takeaways from US diplomat William Taylor’s impeachment testimony
Politics

This is what you need to know from an over 300-page document.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Lindsey Graham keeps moving the goalposts to downplay Trump’s Ukraine dealingsLindsey Graham keeps moving the goalposts to downplay Trump’s Ukraine dealings
Politics

Graham claimed there was no quid pro quo before he stopped caring about Trump’s conduct altogether.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Republicans want to out the whistleblower because they can’t defend Trump on the meritsRepublicans want to out the whistleblower because they can’t defend Trump on the merits
Politics

Rand Paul’s Trump rally comments illustrate how weak the president’s position is.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
The RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment pushThe RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment push
Politics

The RNC hoped to tie up phone lines and influence lawmakers into opposing the impeachment inquiry.

By Sean Collins
The demise of America’s asylum system under Trump, explained
Explainers

Asylum seekers face barriers at every step, from arriving in Mexico to making their case in immigration court.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump said the new border wall was “impenetrable.” Smugglers are sawing through it.Trump said the new border wall was “impenetrable.” Smugglers are sawing through it.
Politics

Smugglers have found that all you need to cut through the wall is a $100 saw.

By Catherine Kim

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