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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for August 2019

Climate
Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.
Climate

The GOP has become the party of crony capitalism.

By David Roberts
Technology
Every telecom company can be hacked and “everybody should be suspect,” Huawei USA’s chief security officer saysEvery telecom company can be hacked and “everybody should be suspect,” Huawei USA’s chief security officer says
Podcast
Technology

Andy Purdy talks with Kara Swisher about the pending ban on US companies doing business with Huawei.

By Eric Johnson
Politics
The past 3 wild days in Trump’s trade war with China, explainedThe past 3 wild days in Trump’s trade war with China, explained
Politics

Expect more seesaws to come.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Former Rep. Joe Walsh, once a Trump supporter and conspiracy theorist, is running for presidentFormer Rep. Joe Walsh, once a Trump supporter and conspiracy theorist, is running for president
Politics

Walsh says he’s running for president because “the country is sick of this guy’s tantrum.”

By Sean Collins and Jane Coaston
Politics
How bad would a recession be for Trump in 2020? 8 experts weigh in.How bad would a recession be for Trump in 2020? 8 experts weigh in.
Politics

An economic slowdown could hurt Trump’s reelection chances, but partisanship might soften its impact.

By Li Zhou
Politics
More than half of House Democrats now support opening an impeachment inquiry against TrumpMore than half of House Democrats now support opening an impeachment inquiry against Trump
Politics

As Speaker Pelosi cautions against rushing toward an impeachment inquiry, here are the House members who support it.

By Ella Nilsen and Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump’s trade policy is a disaster. Here’s what the next president should do.Trump’s trade policy is a disaster. Here’s what the next president should do.
Politics

Six ideas to fix trade policy.

By Jared Bernstein
Politics
A$AP Rocky is found guilty of assault in Sweden but gets to stay out of jailA$AP Rocky is found guilty of assault in Sweden but gets to stay out of jail
Politics

Donald Trump had personally intervened in the case, generating controversy and a diplomatic spat with Sweden.

By Jen Kirby
Technology
Trump’s executive order on social media bias is a distractionTrump’s executive order on social media bias is a distraction
Technology

Trump is reportedly drafting an executive order on tech bias against conservatives, even though there’s no proof this bias exists.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Video games don’t cause violent crimeVideo games don’t cause violent crime
Politics

Research indicates that, if anything, it’s the opposite.

By Matthew Yglesias