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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 National Guard shooting in DC, briefly explainedThe National Guard shooting in DC, briefly explained
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There’s still much we don’t know, but the shooting could further inflame concerns about political violence in the US.

By Cameron Peters
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The CDC’s troubling new second in command, briefly explainedThe CDC’s troubling new second in command, briefly explained
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The former Louisiana surgeon general has shared debunked theories about vaccines and autism.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Why is Trump accusing a former astronaut of treason?Why is Trump accusing a former astronaut of treason?
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How MAGA’s war on Mark Kelly is a sign of a deeper weakness.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Trump’s revenge campaign falls flatTrump’s revenge campaign falls flat
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Why Trump’s favorite prosecutor is out of a job.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
How Zohran Mamdani won over Donald Trump — for nowHow Zohran Mamdani won over Donald Trump — for now
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Seven questions about that unusual Mamdani-Trump meeting, answered.

By Astead Herndon and Cameron Peters
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The vaccine tug of war inside the Trump administration, briefly explainedThe vaccine tug of war inside the Trump administration, briefly explained
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Who’s really in charge on health policy?

By Dylan Scott and Cameron Peters
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The DOJ’s big screwups, briefly explainedThe DOJ’s big screwups, briefly explained
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Basic lawyering mistakes are impeding Trump’s agenda.

By Cameron Peters
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Are the Epstein files coming out?Are the Epstein files coming out?
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After near-unanimous support in Congress, the bill is headed to Trump’s desk.

By Cameron Peters
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Trump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seatsTrump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats
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Trump’s redistricting campaign isn’t going wellTrump’s redistricting campaign isn’t going well
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After Indiana opts out, is Republican redistricting backfiring?

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against AmericansThe Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
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Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?
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The government has had troves of evidence for years.

By Nicole Narea
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What changed after a record-long government shutdown, briefly explainedWhat changed after a record-long government shutdown, briefly explained
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After 43 days, the government is almost open again.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
What we know about Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinWhat we know about Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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“A pal is a wonderful thing.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The Supreme Court just might save Trump from himselfThe Supreme Court just might save Trump from himself
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And save you $1,000 in the process.

By Eric Levitz
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Democrats were never going to win the shutdown fightDemocrats were never going to win the shutdown fight
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Yes, polls showed more people blaming Trump. But on their substantive demands, the party was drawing dead.

By Andrew Prokop
Life
They’re growing up in the Trump era. Here’s what they want from the next president.They’re growing up in the Trump era. Here’s what they want from the next president.
Life

What a president for Gen Alpha might be like.

By Anna North
Politics
Did the government shutdown delay your flight?Did the government shutdown delay your flight?
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Trump’s airport restrictions kick in.

By Andrew Prokop
Podcasts
Voters signed up to deport criminals, not grandmasVoters signed up to deport criminals, not grandmas
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Podcasts

Vox’s Astead Herndon and immigration reporter Molly O’Toole unpack the latest (confusing) polls.

By Astead Herndon
Politics
The Democrats’ big election revealed a hidden constraint on TrumpThe Democrats’ big election revealed a hidden constraint on Trump
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Federalism: It matters!

By Zack Beauchamp
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The end of free tax filing, briefly explainedThe end of free tax filing, briefly explained
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The Trump administration just killed an IRS tool for free, direct tax filing.

By Cameron Peters
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Republicans may have a Latino problem (again)Republicans may have a Latino problem (again)
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What New Jersey can teach the parties about Latino voters.

By Christian Paz
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This is how the Trump coalition unravelsThis is how the Trump coalition unravels
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The 2025 elections illuminate a nightmare scenario for the Republican Party.

By Eric Levitz
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How tariffs ate American foreign policyHow tariffs ate American foreign policy
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The Supreme Court might take away Trump’s international weapon of first resort.

By Joshua Keating
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The Supreme Court might actually stand up to Trump on tariffsThe Supreme Court might actually stand up to Trump on tariffs
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Trump’s tariffs appear to be in trouble.

By Ian Millhiser
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No one knows what’s happening with SNAPNo one knows what’s happening with SNAP
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Trump muddies the waters on urgent food assistance.

By Cameron Peters
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Trump’s imperial presidency is Dick Cheney’s final legacyTrump’s imperial presidency is Dick Cheney’s final legacy
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Cheney’s final political act was patriotism, but his life’s work was autocracy.

By Ian Millhiser
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A temporary SNAP lifelineA temporary SNAP lifeline
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Trump’s preventable SNAP chaos, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
Culture
After the vibe shift, Ford ads got weirdAfter the vibe shift, Ford ads got weird
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How do you sell America when no one agrees on what America is?

By Constance Grady
Politics
Trump just decided ICE has been too niceTrump just decided ICE has been too nice
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A new purge of ICE leaders and the empowerment of Border Patrol sets the stage for a more extreme crackdown in US cities.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Are Latino voters really Republicans now?Are Latino voters really Republicans now?
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We may be about to find out.

By Christian Paz
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Why does Trump want the National Guard doing crowd control?Why does Trump want the National Guard doing crowd control?
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Trump’s National Guard “quick reaction forces,” briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
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Trump isn’t interested in war with China. But it might be interested in him.Trump isn’t interested in war with China. But it might be interested in him.
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A trade truce, a nuclear threat: What to make of the Trump-Xi meeting.

By Joshua Keating
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Americans have a secret weapon against TrumpAmericans have a secret weapon against Trump
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A new strategy to stop business elites from bending the knee.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The tariffs case is Trump’s ultimate loyalty test for the Supreme CourtThe tariffs case is Trump’s ultimate loyalty test for the Supreme Court
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If the Republican justices apply the same rules to Trump that they did to Biden, Trump’s tariffs must fall.

By Ian Millhiser
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DOJ indicts a congressional candidate in ChicagoDOJ indicts a congressional candidate in Chicago
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Kat Abughazaleh described her indictment as “a political prosecution.”

By Cameron Peters
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Trump has forgotten why he won in 2024Trump has forgotten why he won in 2024
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Voters are still really angry about inflation and high prices.

By Andrew Prokop
Podcasts
Trump’s East Wing demolition is nothing like previous White House renovationsTrump’s East Wing demolition is nothing like previous White House renovations
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Podcasts

The ballroom project is totally unprecedented.

By Denise Guerra and Noel King
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The 8 wars Trump claims to have ended, explainedThe 8 wars Trump claims to have ended, explained
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The president’s peacemaking claims range from partly true to misleading to baffling.

By Joshua Keating
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Trump’s pettiest tariff, briefly explainedTrump’s pettiest tariff, briefly explained
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Trump is mad at an anti-tariff ad from Canada — so he’s ratcheting up his tariffs.

By Cameron Peters