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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for November 2024

Trump 2.0, explained
No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.
Trump 2.0, explained

The background checks aren’t legally required but they can reveal crucial information about nominees.

By Ellen Ioanes
Polarization is bad for our health. Could RFK help?
Even Better

Could RFK Jr.’s ascent change anything?

By Keren Landman, MD
Money
Elon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchyElon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchy
Money

We’ve never seen a political donor this loud, proud, and culturally influential.

By Whizy Kim
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump says he wants to get rid of “woke” generals. He can.Trump says he wants to get rid of “woke” generals. He can.
Trump 2.0, explained

The president-elect’s promises have national security experts worried about loyalty tests.

By Li Zhou
Policy
Why Elon Musk can never balance the budget, in one chartWhy Elon Musk can never balance the budget, in one chart
Policy

Elon Musk wants to slash trillions in “waste.” Good luck, buddy!

By Dylan Matthews
Trump 2.0, explained
The unexpected place that could become an immigration flashpoint under TrumpThe unexpected place that could become an immigration flashpoint under Trump
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump’s immigration crackdown could extend to the US-Canada border.

By Nicole Narea
Israel
International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?
Israel

The International Criminal Court issued warrants over allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
The three foreign policy factions fighting for Trump’s earThe three foreign policy factions fighting for Trump’s ear
Trump 2.0, explained

Generals out. Loyalists in. A look at Trump’s new foreign policy team.

By Joshua Keating
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?
Trump 2.0, explained

Presidential powers to use the military domestically are broad, but not absolute.

By Nicole Narea
Trump 2.0, explained
Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?
Trump 2.0, explained

Getting rid of the agency would cause a lot of harm and wouldn’t really change school curriculum.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
Project 2025 is penetrating the Trump administration alreadyProject 2025 is penetrating the Trump administration already
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump shunned Project 2025. He’s picking its authors for Cabinet positions anyway.

By Nicole Narea
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?
Trump 2.0, explained

There’s little Trump could immediately do to threaten the Federal Reserve’s independence.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump is staffing up his White House with loyalistsTrump is staffing up his White House with loyalists
Trump 2.0, explained

His second term picks include staunch allies, immigration hardliners and national security hawks.

By Li Zhou
Trump 2.0, explained
Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump could weaponize Title IX against trans kids.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
What to buy before Trump makes everything more expensiveWhat to buy before Trump makes everything more expensive
Trump 2.0, explained

Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.

By Adam Clark Estes