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Nicole Narea

Nicole Narea

Former Senior Politics Writer

    Latest articles by Nicole Narea

    Trump 2.0, explained
    Elon Musk’s plans for mass government firings just hit a legal roadblockElon Musk’s plans for mass government firings just hit a legal roadblock
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Here’s what’s next for federal workers.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Elon Musk’s big mistake with the IRS, explained in 3 chartsElon Musk’s big mistake with the IRS, explained in 3 charts
    Trump 2.0, explained

    This DOGE cut could actually cost the government money.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Will the backlash to Elon Musk hurt Republicans?Will the backlash to Elon Musk hurt Republicans?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Polls show DOGE’s federal government purge is politically polarizing.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Elon Musk promised to send checks from all the DOGE savings. Is that for real?Elon Musk promised to send checks from all the DOGE savings. Is that for real?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Don’t bank on it.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    4 conspiracy theories that have driven policy under Trump4 conspiracy theories that have driven policy under Trump
    Trump 2.0, explained

    The federal government is now subject to the whims of Trump, Musk, and RFK Jr.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Is Guantánamo a black hole for immigrants?Is Guantánamo a black hole for immigrants?
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Trump’s secretive plans to detain immigrants at Guantánamo do not put them beyond the reach of US law.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump’s Guantánamo plan is an old idea — with an ugly historyTrump’s Guantánamo plan is an old idea — with an ugly history
    Trump 2.0, explained

    In the 1990s, thousands of Haitians were detained there in horrific conditions with little oversight.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Elon Musk’s secretive government IT takeover, explainedElon Musk’s secretive government IT takeover, explained
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Musk’s growing influence over the government’s digital infrastructure raises concerns about privacy and overreach.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    The deadly DC plane crash raises a major question about air travel safetyThe deadly DC plane crash raises a major question about air travel safety
    Politics

    It probably doesn’t involve DEI.

    By Nicole Narea
    Trump 2.0, explained
    How Trump is laying the groundwork for another travel banHow Trump is laying the groundwork for another travel ban
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Trump’s first travel ban was overturned in court in 2017. His legal strategy may be savvier this time around.

    By Nicole Narea

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