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Donald Trump

Coverage of the 45th president of the United States, from his domestic and foreign policy to his tweets.

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The cost of a pardonThe cost of a pardon
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Donald Trump is on a white-collar pardon spree.

By Cameron Peters
On the Right
Why the left gets the far right wrongWhy the left gets the far right wrong
On the Right

The left’s attachment to thinking of politics in “material” terms is causing it to misread the moment.

By Zack Beauchamp
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RFK Jr.’s strike against Covid vaccinesRFK Jr.’s strike against Covid vaccines
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The HHS secretary is tampering with vaccine recommendations.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
There are two Gen ZsThere are two Gen Zs
Politics

The new political divide splitting young Americans in half.

By Christian Paz
Politics
3 takeaways from the most authoritative autopsy of the 2024 election yet3 takeaways from the most authoritative autopsy of the 2024 election yet
Politics

New data that debunks the left’s favorite explanation for Harris’s defeat.

By Eric Levitz
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The latest in Harvard vs. Trump, briefly explainedThe latest in Harvard vs. Trump, briefly explained
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Trump is going after Harvard’s international students.

By Cameron Peters
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Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” briefly explainedTrump’s “big, beautiful bill,” briefly explained
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House Republicans just voted to cut taxes and Medicare.

By Cameron Peters
Health
The cruelest cut in the Republican budget bill, explainedThe cruelest cut in the Republican budget bill, explained
Health

Why people who work could still lose their health insurance.

By Dylan Scott
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The ugly truth about Trump’s big, beautiful billThe ugly truth about Trump’s big, beautiful bill
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Trump is promising tax cuts and a new golden age. Here’s what’s really inside it.

By Andrew Prokop
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Trump “unquestionably” violates a court orderTrump “unquestionably” violates a court order
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South Sudan isn’t safe. The Trump administration is sending immigrants there anyway.

By Cameron Peters
Policy
Why “no tax on tips” is a bad ideaWhy “no tax on tips” is a bad idea
Policy

The policy looks less like a pro-worker tax credit and more like a big business tax cut.

By Abdallah Fayyad
On the Right
The forgotten book that foretold Trump’s power grabThe forgotten book that foretold Trump’s power grab
On the Right

In 2015, right-wing intellectual Charles Murray wrote a book laying the groundwork for DOGE’s reign of terror.

By Zack Beauchamp
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There’s still a major check on Trump’s powerThere’s still a major check on Trump’s power
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An analysis of the last four months shows public opinion still has sway.

By Abdallah Fayyad
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Are Democrats fumbling a golden opportunity?Are Democrats fumbling a golden opportunity?
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Voters are souring on Trump — but that doesn’t mean they’re turning back to the party.

By Christian Paz
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350,000 people are losing protection from deportation350,000 people are losing protection from deportation
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The Supreme Court sided with Trump at the expense of Venezuelan immigrants.

By Patrick Reis
Today, Explained podcast
Donald Trump keeps declaring national emergencies. Why?Donald Trump keeps declaring national emergencies. Why?
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Presidential emergency declarations mean emergency powers — and a way around Congress.

By Amanda Lewellyn and Noel King
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Silencing Voice of AmericaSilencing Voice of America
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Trump is trying to shut down a news network that refuses to toe his administration’s line.

By Patrick Reis
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Is birthright citizenship safe from Trump?Is birthright citizenship safe from Trump?
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It’s more complicated than it should be.

By Patrick Reis
World Politics
Trump is shaking up US-Israel relations in a way no one has in decadesTrump is shaking up US-Israel relations in a way no one has in decades
World Politics

The president casts himself as Israel’s greatest defender, while cutting deals with its greatest enemies.

By Joshua Keating
Trump Administration
Are white South Africans really refugees? A historian who grew up under apartheid explains.Are white South Africans really refugees? A historian who grew up under apartheid explains.
Trump Administration

Trump’s new resettlement program ignores the history of apartheid.

By Nicole Narea
On the Right
The anti-woke right won in 2024. Now they’re turning on each other.The anti-woke right won in 2024. Now they’re turning on each other.
On the Right

A glimpse into the bitter infighting consuming MAGA’s intellectual ranks.

By Zack Beauchamp
Economy
The first federal court hearing on Trump’s tariffs did not go so well for TrumpThe first federal court hearing on Trump’s tariffs did not go so well for Trump
Economy

Much of the hearing focused on whether Richard Nixon can save Trump’s tariffs.

By Ian Millhiser
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How corrupt is Trump’s plan to accept a Qatari plane?How corrupt is Trump’s plan to accept a Qatari plane?
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Presidents can’t keep gifts that are worth more than $480 unless they buy them. This plane costs about $400 million.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Economy
The tariffs are here. Inflation isn’t. What gives?The tariffs are here. Inflation isn’t. What gives?
Economy

Is our long-ish national economic nightmare over?

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Trump’s tariffs have already failed at their main jobTrump’s tariffs have already failed at their main job
Politics

Trump’s team had grand ambitions for reordering global trade. They’re backing down.

By Andrew Prokop
Supreme Court
The Federalist Society is surprisingly ambivalent about TrumpThe Federalist Society is surprisingly ambivalent about Trump
Supreme Court

America’s most powerful legal organization confronts Trump’s incompetence.

By Ian Millhiser
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She was arrested for an op-ed. Now a judge has ordered her freed.She was arrested for an op-ed. Now a judge has ordered her freed.
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Her detention “chills the speech of the millions and millions of people who are not citizens,” a federal judge said.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Can Democrats win over Trump voters with this one issue?Can Democrats win over Trump voters with this one issue?
Politics

A former presidential candidate’s dubious plan for winning back Republican zoomers.

By Eric Levitz
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship case isn’t really about birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship case isn’t really about birthright citizenship
Supreme Court

The justices will soon decide whether to weaken the courts holding back Trump.

By Ian Millhiser
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The truth about Trump’s new trade deal with the UKThe truth about Trump’s new trade deal with the UK
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It’s more of a trade framework.

By Cameron Peters and Patrick Reis
Politics
Trump’s latest deportation scheme is almost certainly illegalTrump’s latest deportation scheme is almost certainly illegal
Politics

Can Trump actually deport immigrants to Libya?

By Nicole Narea
Economy
A federal court is about to decide whether to strike down Trump’s tariffsA federal court is about to decide whether to strike down Trump’s tariffs
Economy

We’re about to get our first window into whether the judiciary will allow Trump’s trade war to continue.

By Ian Millhiser
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A confusing US peace deal, explainedA confusing US peace deal, explained
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Both Trump and the Houthis are claiming victory after striking a ceasefire deal.

By Joshua Keating and Patrick Reis
Trump Administration
A familiar Trump attack forces Democrats to make an uncomfortable choiceA familiar Trump attack forces Democrats to make an uncomfortable choice
Trump Administration

Trump’s latest executive order presents a test for Democrats.

By Nicole Narea
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Trump’s new plan for student loans, briefly explainedTrump’s new plan for student loans, briefly explained
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5 million Americans are facing having their loans sent to collections.

By Patrick Reis
Today, Explained newsletter
Trump promised his tariffs would create jobs. They’re already destroying them.Trump promised his tariffs would create jobs. They’re already destroying them.
Today, Explained newsletter

Auto workers supported tariffs to protect their jobs. They caused layoffs instead.

By Miles Bryan
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One big thing to know about Trump’s budgetOne big thing to know about Trump’s budget
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Yes, it’s radical. But no, it’s not on the cusp of becoming law.

By Patrick Reis
Business & Finance
Why prices on some of Americans’ go-to shopping sites are suddenly spikingWhy prices on some of Americans’ go-to shopping sites are suddenly spiking
Business & Finance

The end of the de minimis exemption, briefly explained.

By Nicole Narea
Trump wants to sell off land that all Americans own. It should make you furious.
Down to Earth

The aggressive push to privatize public lands, explained.

By Chris D'Angelo
Today, Explained podcast
John Bolton on why Trump 2.0 is going nowhere, fastJohn Bolton on why Trump 2.0 is going nowhere, fast
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Fascism, Bolton told Vox, is “too far above Trump’s capabilities.”

By Sean Rameswaram