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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for February 2020

Politics
Trump says coronavirus is “under control.” It’s not.Trump says coronavirus is “under control.” It’s not.
Politics

Amid criticism of his coronavirus strategy, Trump is defending his choices and maintaining that “we did the right thing.”

By Sean Collins
Politics
Trump’s expanded travel ban just went into effect for 6 new countriesTrump’s expanded travel ban just went into effect for 6 new countries
Politics

Citizens of Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania can still visit the US, but most won’t be able to settle here permanently.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
More than 1,100 former DOJ officials say Attorney General Bill Barr must resignMore than 1,100 former DOJ officials say Attorney General Bill Barr must resign
Politics

The officials argue Barr is setting a dangerous precedent in allowing the Department of Justice to become politicized.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Trump is sending armed tactical forces to arrest immigrants in sanctuary citiesTrump is sending armed tactical forces to arrest immigrants in sanctuary cities
Politics

It’s yet another attempt to target sanctuary cities.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump’s 2021 budget proposal doesn’t stop at the border wallTrump’s 2021 budget proposal doesn’t stop at the border wall
Politics

Immigration detention and the immigration enforcement agencies would get a big boost.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
New York sues the Trump administration over denying residents access to Global EntryNew York sues the Trump administration over denying residents access to Global Entry
Politics

The state is calling the policy change an attack on its sanctuary policies.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Impeachment, explainedImpeachment, explained
Politics

The ultimate guide to Donald Trump’s first impeachment.

By Matthew Yglesias and Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump’s State of the Union suggests he’s worried about Bernie SandersTrump’s State of the Union suggests he’s worried about Bernie Sanders
Politics

Responses to the State of the Union showed the Democratic Party is divided. Trump is targeting the left wing.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Read the full text of Trump’s State of the Union speechRead the full text of Trump’s State of the Union speech
Politics

President Donald Trump addressed Congress Tuesday night for his State of the Union address.

By Catherine Kim and Nicole Narea
Politics
Jennifer Lopez wants you to remember the “kids in cages”Jennifer Lopez wants you to remember the “kids in cages”
Politics

From the Super Bowl to Des Moines, advocates are trying to revive outrage over immigration detention.

By Nicole Narea
How the US became the center of global kleptocracy
Politics

The US has become the key cog in the machine of modern kleptocracy worldwide. But it didn’t start with Trump.

By Casey Michel
Politics
Trump’s expanded travel ban will hit Nigerians the hardestTrump’s expanded travel ban will hit Nigerians the hardest
Politics

It will effectively ban Nigerian immigration to the US.

By Nicole Narea