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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for January 2020

World Politics
Trump releases Middle East peace plan for Israel-PalestineTrump releases Middle East peace plan for Israel-Palestine
World Politics

The proposal attempts to solve the intractable problems between Israelis and Palestinians that have stymied US administrations for decades.

By Vox Staff
Immigration
The Trump administration has started sending Brazilian asylum seekers back to MexicoThe Trump administration has started sending Brazilian asylum seekers back to Mexico
Immigration

It’s an expansion of the “Remain in Mexico” program.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
Trump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan, explainedTrump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan, explained
Explainers

“The real threat to peace is if the plan succeeds,” an expert told Vox.

By Alex Ward
Politics
The House will soon vote on a bill to repeal Trump’s travel ban — as he gears up to expand itThe House will soon vote on a bill to repeal Trump’s travel ban — as he gears up to expand it
Politics

Nancy Pelosi says she will bring the NO BAN Act to the floor in the coming weeks.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Exclusive: State Department cable shows plan to restrict pregnant people from visiting the USExclusive: State Department cable shows plan to restrict pregnant people from visiting the US
Politics

“People will die because of this,” a State Department official told Vox.

By Alex Ward and Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump’s call to dramatically expand the travel ban, explainedTrump’s call to dramatically expand the travel ban, explained
Politics

He would reportedly put new restrictions on citizens of Nigeria and six other countries.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The fight over the impeachment rules, briefly explainedThe fight over the impeachment rules, briefly explained
Politics

One of the biggest disagreements between Democrats and Republicans: when senators will decide whether to call witnesses.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump is diverting another $7.2 billion in military funds to build his border wallTrump is diverting another $7.2 billion in military funds to build his border wall
Politics

The funds transfer would bring the total amount devoted to border wall construction under Trump to $18.4 billion.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
A modest proposal to save American democracyA modest proposal to save American democracy
Politics

A law journal just floated a wild idea to add 127 more states to the union. And it’s all constitutional.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump’s argument that impeachment “should not even be allowed to proceed,” explainedTrump’s argument that impeachment “should not even be allowed to proceed,” explained
Politics

The impeachment process should be stopped because it is unconstitutional, Trump and his personal lawyer claim.

By Sean Collins
Politics
The House sent a major message about checking the president’s war powers on IranThe House sent a major message about checking the president’s war powers on Iran
Politics

Democrats overwhelmingly want Trump to obtain congressional approval before further military action.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
Nancy Pelosi’s refusal (so far) to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, explainedNancy Pelosi’s refusal (so far) to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, explained
Explainers

Her efforts have bought extra time for Democrats to build their case.

By Li Zhou
The case against killing Qassem Soleimani
World Politics

Why Trump’s decision to target the Iranian military commander was a mistake, explained by an expert.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Sean Hannity suggests bombing Iranian oil refineries to cause “major poverty for the people of Iran”Sean Hannity suggests bombing Iranian oil refineries to cause “major poverty for the people of Iran”
Politics

“Maybe we could help them with arms and help them, you know — in some ways.”

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Democrats want to check Trump on Iran — but Congress can only do so muchDemocrats want to check Trump on Iran — but Congress can only do so much
Politics

Democrats are pushing a vote on a resolution in order to put pressure on Republicans.

By Li Zhou