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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for May 2020

Technology
Big Tech thought the pandemic wouldn’t be political. Think again.Big Tech thought the pandemic wouldn’t be political. Think again.
Technology

What happens when the medical misinformation comes from the president?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Trump reportedly wants to restrict visa programs for skilled workersTrump reportedly wants to restrict visa programs for skilled workers
Technology

Some Republicans are pressuring the president to suspend the programs for a year.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
A US immigration agency could run out of money by the end of summer without a $1.2 billion bailoutA US immigration agency could run out of money by the end of summer without a $1.2 billion bailout
Politics

US Citizenship and Immigration Services is facing a massive budget shortfall because fewer immigrants are applying to enter the US.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The “deep state” is real. But it’s not what Trump thinks it is.The “deep state” is real. But it’s not what Trump thinks it is.
Politics

Author David Rohde explains how the “deep state” evolved into a sprawling conspiracy theory.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump is continuing deportations during the pandemic. It’s causing the coronavirus to spread.Trump is continuing deportations during the pandemic. It’s causing the coronavirus to spread.
Politics

Immigration court hearings and asylum-claims processing have been put on hold. But not deportations.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
11 legal experts agree: There’s no good reason for DOJ to drop the Michael Flynn case11 legal experts agree: There’s no good reason for DOJ to drop the Michael Flynn case
Politics

“This is a pardon disguised as a technical legal matter.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
The Justice Department has dropped Michael Flynn’s caseThe Justice Department has dropped Michael Flynn’s case
Politics

Former National Security Adviser Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Mueller probe. The Justice Department just moved to dismiss the case altogether.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The White House has blocked Anthony Fauci from testifying in front of a House committeeThe White House has blocked Anthony Fauci from testifying in front of a House committee
Politics

The White House says allowing Fauci to appear at a House coronavirus panel would be “counterproductive.”

By Ella Nilsen