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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for May 2019

Politics
How do we know if we’re in a constitutional crisis? 11 experts explain.How do we know if we’re in a constitutional crisis? 11 experts explain.
Politics

It’s complicated, but this will help.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Why Senate Republicans are fracturing over Donald Jr.’s testimonyWhy Senate Republicans are fracturing over Donald Jr.’s testimony
Politics

The latest Trump loyalty test pits Republicans against one of their own.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump could be turning Asian Americans into reliable Democratic votersTrump could be turning Asian Americans into reliable Democratic voters
Politics

But Democrats need to put in the work to lock them down.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Senate Republicans really don’t want to raise taxes to pay for an infrastructure planSenate Republicans really don’t want to raise taxes to pay for an infrastructure plan
Politics

“$2 trillion is just, that’s off the charts.”

By Li Zhou
Culture
How golf explains Trump. Seriously.How golf explains Trump. Seriously.
Culture

“This guy cheats like a mafia accountant.”

By Sean Illing
Explainers
The tense negotiations over whether Robert Mueller can testify before Congress, explainedThe tense negotiations over whether Robert Mueller can testify before Congress, explained
Explainers

Democrats desperately want to hear from Mueller. They fear Trump will block him from testifying.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Poll: Elizabeth Warren’s handling of her DNA results hurts her favorability — but not her electoral chancesPoll: Elizabeth Warren’s handling of her DNA results hurts her favorability — but not her electoral chances
Politics

About one-fifth of Democratic voters say they view her less favorably after she released the results.

By Li Zhou
Technology
Sam Harris talks Islam, politics, Twitter, and Trump with Kara SwisherSam Harris talks Islam, politics, Twitter, and Trump with Kara Swisher
Technology

Harris has attracted controversy through his writings about religion, particularly Islam, since 9/11.

By Eric Johnson
Politics
Can Congress force Trump to hand over his tax returns? I asked 11 legal experts.Can Congress force Trump to hand over his tax returns? I asked 11 legal experts.
Politics

Probably, but it’s complicated.

By Sean Illing
Explainers
Contempt of Congress and what it means for William Barr, explainedContempt of Congress and what it means for William Barr, explained
Explainers

Democrats are threatening to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress. Here’s how that would work.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Trump and Putin talked about the Mueller report — but not Russian meddling in 2020Trump and Putin talked about the Mueller report — but not Russian meddling in 2020
Politics

It’s the latest example of Trump’s reluctance to acknowledge Russian interference.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump has nominated Kelly Craft to be the next UN ambassador. Here’s who she is.Trump has nominated Kelly Craft to be the next UN ambassador. Here’s who she is.
Politics

The GOP donor and current US ambassador to Canada will fill a position that’s been vacant for months.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Pelosi: AG William Barr “lied to Congress,” and “that’s a crime”Pelosi: AG William Barr “lied to Congress,” and “that’s a crime”
Politics

Pelosi did not say whether she thinks the attorney general should face jail time.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Harris exposes how Barr reviewed little evidence before his obstruction decisionHarris exposes how Barr reviewed little evidence before his obstruction decision
Politics

She effectively called him out for not doing his homework.

By Li Zhou
Politics
William Barr has refused to testify in front of the House Judiciary CommitteeWilliam Barr has refused to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee
Politics

The attorney general sat through a Senate Judiciary hearing. He’s not extending the House the same courtesy.

By Ella Nilsen