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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for February 2019

Politics
Read the full transcript of Michael Cohen’s opening remarks to CongressRead the full transcript of Michael Cohen’s opening remarks to Congress
Politics

“He is a racist. He is a con man. He is a cheat,” Cohen says of Trump.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Congress just got one step closer to blocking Trump’s national emergencyCongress just got one step closer to blocking Trump’s national emergency
Politics

House Democrats — and some Republicans — voted in favor of a resolution that would terminate it.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Even Mitch McConnell isn’t sure if Trump’s national emergency is legalEven Mitch McConnell isn’t sure if Trump’s national emergency is legal
Politics

The Republican majority leader openly admitted as much during a weekly press briefing.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The House will vote Tuesday on blocking Trump’s national emergencyThe House will vote Tuesday on blocking Trump’s national emergency
Politics

If approved, the resolution heads to the Senate where its fate is less certain.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
The fight over whether ISIS recruit Hoda Muthana is a US citizen, explainedThe fight over whether ISIS recruit Hoda Muthana is a US citizen, explained
World Politics

Muthana was born in the US. She got a US passport. But the Trump administration isn’t taking her back.

By Dara Lind
Politics
We asked 11 Senate Republicans if they support giving federal contractors back payWe asked 11 Senate Republicans if they support giving federal contractors back pay
Politics

Several were skeptical of the idea.

By Li Zhou
Politics
16 states sue the Trump administration over national emergency declaration16 states sue the Trump administration over national emergency declaration
Politics

They’re contesting the president’s attempt to move funding around for his border wall.

By Li Zhou
Politics
5 ways Trump’s national emergency declaration could be stopped5 ways Trump’s national emergency declaration could be stopped
Politics

House Democrats could file a resolution — and a lawsuit.

By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart
Politics
Trump declared a national emergency at the border. I asked 11 experts if it’s legal.Trump declared a national emergency at the border. I asked 11 experts if it’s legal.
Politics

Spoiler alert: probably not.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Congress just passed a border security dealCongress just passed a border security deal
Politics

It doesn’t include any wall money.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Attorney general nominee William Barr faces confirmation hearingAttorney general nominee William Barr faces confirmation hearing
Politics

Barr, if approved by the Republican-controlled Senate, will replace former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

By Vox Staff
Politics
The Senate confirms Bill Barr as attorney generalThe Senate confirms Bill Barr as attorney general
Politics

There are still outstanding questions about how much of the Mueller report he’s actually willing to share.

By Li Zhou and Jen Kirby
Politics
Can the 25th Amendment be invoked to remove Trump from office? I asked one of its authors.Can the 25th Amendment be invoked to remove Trump from office? I asked one of its authors.
Politics

“I sleep worse every night knowing Donald Trump is president.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
Congress’s spending deal doesn’t include back pay for federal contractorsCongress’s spending deal doesn’t include back pay for federal contractors
Politics

It also doesn’t have an extension of the Violence Against Women Act.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
Fascism: a warning from Madeleine AlbrightFascism: a warning from Madeleine Albright
World Politics

The former secretary of state is sounding the alarm about rising fascism around the world — and in America.

By Sean Illing