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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for April 2019

Politics
Senate Republicans raise concerns about Stephen Moore’s sexist writingsSenate Republicans raise concerns about Stephen Moore’s sexist writings
Politics

If pressure continues to build, he could be forced to withdraw, much like Herman Cain.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Schumer, Pelosi, and Trump’s renewed push for a massive infrastructure deal, explainedSchumer, Pelosi, and Trump’s renewed push for a massive infrastructure deal, explained
Politics

Somehow it’s infrastructure week, again.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
Explainers
The controversy around one Sarah Sanders lie in the Mueller report, explainedThe controversy around one Sarah Sanders lie in the Mueller report, explained
Explainers

Sanders admitted to investigators that a key claim she made was baseless. She’s still defending it anyway.

By Aaron Rupar
Explainers
The Supreme Court case over adding a citizenship question to the census, explainedThe Supreme Court case over adding a citizenship question to the census, explained
Explainers

The Court is considering whether the Trump administration broke the law by deciding to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census.

By Dara Lind
Politics
It’s official: Herman Cain is not going to be on the FedIt’s official: Herman Cain is not going to be on the Fed
Politics

The businessman has formally withdrawn from consideration.

By Li Zhou
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
Does the Mueller report exonerate Trump? I asked 12 legal experts.Does the Mueller report exonerate Trump? I asked 12 legal experts.
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

“If this is what a complete and total exoneration looks like, I’d hate to see a damning report.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
The Seth Rich conspiracy theory needs to end nowThe Seth Rich conspiracy theory needs to end now
Politics

The Mueller report confirms that the late DNC staffer had absolutely nothing to do with leaked emails later shared by WikiLeaks.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Democratic presidential candidates urge Congress to keep investigating TrumpDemocratic presidential candidates urge Congress to keep investigating Trump
Politics

They argue that the Mueller report further demonstrates why Democrats need to win in 2020.

By Li Zhou
Politics
It’s official: House Democrats subpoena the full, unredacted Mueller reportIt’s official: House Democrats subpoena the full, unredacted Mueller report
Politics

William Barr promised members of Congress a less-redacted version of the Mueller report. One Democrat says it still hasn’t arrived.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
3 winners and 3 losers from the Mueller report3 winners and 3 losers from the Mueller report
Politics

Let’s do this.

By Dylan Matthews and Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Robert Mueller’s report shows William Barr’s statements were incomplete at bestRobert Mueller’s report shows William Barr’s statements were incomplete at best
Politics

The attorney general clipped quotes and left out context.

By Laura McGann
Politics
Report: Herman Cain says he doesn’t plan to withdraw from consideration for the Federal ReserveReport: Herman Cain says he doesn’t plan to withdraw from consideration for the Federal Reserve
Politics

Cain intends to stay in the running even though four Republicans now oppose his candidacy.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Democratic presidential candidates blast Barr press conference as “propaganda”Democratic presidential candidates blast Barr press conference as “propaganda”
Politics

Many also called on Robert Mueller to testify to Congress.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The attorney general just pre-spun the Mueller report for TrumpThe attorney general just pre-spun the Mueller report for Trump
Politics

Barr spun everything in Trump’s favor — and literally walked offstage when he was called on it.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer want Robert Mueller to testify to CongressNancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer want Robert Mueller to testify to Congress
Politics

Congressional Democrats are suspicious of Attorney General Bill Barr.

By Ella Nilsen