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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for March 2019

Politics
Foreign aid to Central America is in limbo because officials are afraid of TrumpForeign aid to Central America is in limbo because officials are afraid of Trump
Politics

The Trump administration is seeking Central America’s help to reduce migration. But Trump keeps throwing tantrums.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand is the first presidential candidate to release her 2018 tax returnsKirsten Gillibrand is the first presidential candidate to release her 2018 tax returns
Politics

She’s calling on other Democrats to join her.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Preet Bharara on why Mueller punted on the obstruction questionPreet Bharara on why Mueller punted on the obstruction question
Politics

“He recognized the weight of his decision.”

By Sean Illing
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is very committed to taking away your health insuranceDonald Trump is very committed to taking away your health insurance
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Candidate Trump wanted to expand coverage. President Trump wants to slash it.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Congress’s latest move to stop Trump’s national emergency just failedCongress’s latest move to stop Trump’s national emergency just failed
Politics

The House did not have the votes to override Trump’s veto of a resolution aimed at terminating his national emergency.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Now that Mueller’s conclusions are in, Senate Republicans are ready to turn back to Hillary ClintonNow that Mueller’s conclusions are in, Senate Republicans are ready to turn back to Hillary Clinton
Politics

They aren’t moving on after Mueller.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Attorney General Bill Barr could wind up testifying in front of both the House and the SenateAttorney General Bill Barr could wind up testifying in front of both the House and the Senate
Politics

Senate Judiciary Chair Lindsey Graham has said he plans to invite him for a public hearing about the Mueller report.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A former prosecutor explains why Barr’s hasty obstruction conclusion should raise red flagsA former prosecutor explains why Barr’s hasty obstruction conclusion should raise red flags
Politics

Renato Mariotti on Barr’s rushed process and why Congress should demand more.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Does AG Barr’s summary of the Mueller report “exonerate” Trump? I asked 15 legal experts.Does AG Barr’s summary of the Mueller report “exonerate” Trump? I asked 15 legal experts.
Politics

Not quite — but it’s mostly good news for the president.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump’s new executive order on campus free speech is more symbolism than substanceTrump’s new executive order on campus free speech is more symbolism than substance
Politics

Trump is tying free speech to federal research grant money. That’s already part of current law.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Trump just used his first-ever veto to save his national emergencyTrump just used his first-ever veto to save his national emergency
Politics

The fight over the emergency now heads to the courts.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A progressive group is trying to create a 2020 litmus test on judgesA progressive group is trying to create a 2020 litmus test on judges
Politics

It’s issued a report card rating senators on their record — and Amy Klobuchar got a failing grade.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Senate Republicans see the national emergency vote as a one-time break with TrumpSenate Republicans see the national emergency vote as a one-time break with Trump
Politics

It’s not a sign of more to come, they say.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Politics
12 Senate Republicans just helped Democrats block Trump’s border wall national emergency12 Senate Republicans just helped Democrats block Trump’s border wall national emergency
Politics

It’s a staggering rebuke to the president.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump is the biggest obstacle to Senate Republicans killing the rejection of Trump’s emergencyTrump is the biggest obstacle to Senate Republicans killing the rejection of Trump’s emergency
Politics

He’s reportedly turned down a deal.

By Li Zhou