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More from President Donald Trump: What we can expect from the Trump administration

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The Trump conflicts of interest we can see are just the tip of the icebergThe Trump conflicts of interest we can see are just the tip of the iceberg
Politics

The true possibility of corruption is essentially unlimited.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
What the alt-right actually wants from President TrumpWhat the alt-right actually wants from President Trump
World Politics

A deeply troubling agenda.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
It turns out we should have taken Trump literally as well as seriouslyIt turns out we should have taken Trump literally as well as seriously
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He’s really doing what he said.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
The controversy over Trump’s tower project in Argentina: what we knowThe controversy over Trump’s tower project in Argentina: what we know
World Politics

Trump spoke to Argentina’s president — three days later, his building project there showed signs of new life.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Budget reconciliation, explainedBudget reconciliation, explained
Politics

This obscure Senate rule might be Donald Trump’s best hope for passing his agenda.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
Donald Trump tweeted Britain asking for a crony as ambassador. That’s a problem.Donald Trump tweeted Britain asking for a crony as ambassador. That’s a problem.
World Politics

Trump is straining America’s closest relationships, one tweet at a time.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
The Trump administration could be a big threat to marijuana legalizationThe Trump administration could be a big threat to marijuana legalization
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Trump’s administration will be “tough on crime.” That could be bad news for legalization.

By German Lopez
Politics
The War on the Poor: Donald Trump’s win opens the door to Paul Ryan’s vision for AmericaThe War on the Poor: Donald Trump’s win opens the door to Paul Ryan’s vision for America
Politics

Many Trump voters haven’t yet realized what they just voted for.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
If Trump delivers on his promises on China, he’ll probably spark a trade warIf Trump delivers on his promises on China, he’ll probably spark a trade war
World Politics

Trump’s quest to crack down on China’s “cheating” could backfire.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Mike Pompeo, Trump’s pick for CIA director, could take the agency back to its darkest daysMike Pompeo, Trump’s pick for CIA director, could take the agency back to its darkest days
Politics

Pompeo is not likely to be a particularly sobering or restraining force on the president-elect.

By Jennifer Williams
Donald Trump
The lesson of Trump University: how little Trump’s supporters mean to himThe lesson of Trump University: how little Trump’s supporters mean to him
Donald Trump

The lawsuits the president-elect just settled reveal an ugly truth about him.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
How the fight against “normalizing” the Trump presidency could totally backfireHow the fight against “normalizing” the Trump presidency could totally backfire
Politics

Donald Trump doesn’t have to govern as an autocrat to damage democratic norms.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Why Barack Obama thinks his legacy will survive Donald TrumpWhy Barack Obama thinks his legacy will survive Donald Trump
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Donald Trump vs. the Obama baseline.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan wouldn’t actually fix America’s infrastructure problemsDonald Trump’s infrastructure plan wouldn’t actually fix America’s infrastructure problems
Politics

This proposal to “rebuild America” is not what you think.

By Brad Plumer
The Big Idea
Trump’s “populist” economic proposals come with massive catches. Here’s what to watch for.Trump’s “populist” economic proposals come with massive catches. Here’s what to watch for.
The Big Idea

While some of Trump’s economic policy proposals are, in isolation, to be welcomed, many may contain poison pills.

By Wes Yin
If Trump actually rips up the Iran deal, Tehran wins
World Politics
By Zeeshan Aleem
World Politics
Obama and Merkel just attacked Trump’s worldview — without naming himObama and Merkel just attacked Trump’s worldview — without naming him
World Politics

The leaders went after the president-elect’s thoughts on NATO, refugees, climate change, trade, and basic democratic freedoms.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Congressional Democrats have nothing to fear from standing up to Trump, in one chartCongressional Democrats have nothing to fear from standing up to Trump, in one chart
Politics

He’s the least popular president-elect on record.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
Trump’s victory may not be the big win for Putin everyone thinks it isTrump’s victory may not be the big win for Putin everyone thinks it is
World Politics

Turns out not everyone in the Kremlin is optimistic about the new Trump administration.

By Alec Luhn
Politics
When Japanese internment is cited to justify Trump’s policies, don’t wonder why people are scaredWhen Japanese internment is cited to justify Trump’s policies, don’t wonder why people are scared
Politics

Trump and his supporters keep validating people of color’s biggest fears.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump isn’t president yet. But he’s already making 740,000 immigrants live in fear.Donald Trump isn’t president yet. But he’s already making 740,000 immigrants live in fear.
Politics

The immigrants Obama protected through executive action could be pushed back into the shadows — or worse.

By Dara Lind
The Big Idea
Every president claims to have a mandate. Does Trump actually have one?Every president claims to have a mandate. Does Trump actually have one?
The Big Idea

Mandates are a squishy concept. That doesn’t mean they don’t matter.

By Julia Azari
Politics
We have 100 days to save the RepublicWe have 100 days to save the Republic
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Politics

The transition period is our last best chance to save the republic.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
This cartoon explains why Donald Trump can’t take the popular part of Obamacare and leave the restThis cartoon explains why Donald Trump can’t take the popular part of Obamacare and leave the rest
Politics

It could collapse the system and create a “death spiral.”

By Alvin Chang
Politics
Republicans plan to “drain the swamp” by gutting campaign finance lawsRepublicans plan to “drain the swamp” by gutting campaign finance laws
Politics

Billionaire donors could get lots of shiny new tools for controlling the American political system.

By Jeff Stein