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

Politics
The lesson of Trump’s new Twitter tirade about the New York Times: he’s not changingThe lesson of Trump’s new Twitter tirade about the New York Times: he’s not changing
Politics

Expect a lot more “failing New York Times” tweets.

By Tara Golshan
Donald Trump’s proposed “Muslim registry,” explained
Politics

His administration might revive a Bush-era program that registered thousands of immigrants — most of them Muslim.

By Dara Lind
Politics
”What happens January 21?” How California’s Latino immigrants felt the week after the election.”What happens January 21?” How California’s Latino immigrants felt the week after the election.
Politics

One big concern: What happens to their kids in Donald Trump’s America?

By Emily St. James
The Big Idea
For years, I’ve been watching anti-elite fury build in Wisconsin. Then came Trump.For years, I’ve been watching anti-elite fury build in Wisconsin. Then came Trump.
The Big Idea

I did not set out to study rural resentment of “elites,” but that’s what I found.

By Katherine J. Cramer
Politics
Trump can now loot millions of dollars from the Secret Service with no disclosureTrump can now loot millions of dollars from the Secret Service with no disclosure
Politics

It’s thanks to the plane, oddly.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Republicans are suddenly realizing the economy is actually in good shapeRepublicans are suddenly realizing the economy is actually in good shape
Politics

Partisanship makes a big difference

By Matthew Yglesias
Climate
Here’s how Obama’s trying to persuade Trump not to abandon the Paris climate dealHere’s how Obama’s trying to persuade Trump not to abandon the Paris climate deal
Climate

It’s a last-minute, desperate plea.

By Brad Plumer
Politics
A former Breitbart editor on what Trump’s victory means for the alt-rightA former Breitbart editor on what Trump’s victory means for the alt-right
Politics

“They truly believe that multiethnic democracies cannot succeed.” — former Breitbart editor, Ben Shapiro

By Sean Illing
Politics
The highest value for Trump’s transition team appears to be personal loyalty to Donald TrumpThe highest value for Trump’s transition team appears to be personal loyalty to Donald Trump
Politics

But he still has time to prove his critics wrong here.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
A guide to Steve Bannon, the Trump adviser who spent years mainstreaming white nationalismA guide to Steve Bannon, the Trump adviser who spent years mainstreaming white nationalism
Politics

He once bragged about building “the platform for the alt-right.” Now he’s heading to the White House.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Trump could kill off what’s left of the Israeli-Palestinian peace processTrump could kill off what’s left of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
World Politics

President-elect Trump just gave a green light to Israeli settlement building.

By Sarah Wildman
Politics
Trump further undermines fake blind trust by seeking top secret clearance for his kidsTrump further undermines fake blind trust by seeking top secret clearance for his kids
Politics

Draining the swamp into his family’s pockets.

By Matthew Yglesias
The Big Idea
Trump is a disaster, but talk of a “whitelash” is misguided — and counterproductiveTrump is a disaster, but talk of a “whitelash” is misguided — and counterproductive
Health Care
Inside the fight to save Obamacare: how one longtime advocate plans to fight repealInside the fight to save Obamacare: how one longtime advocate plans to fight repeal
Health Care

“We want to plant the seeds for an incredible backlash.”

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Trump’s “new deal” for black America isn’t new, nor is it for black AmericaTrump’s “new deal” for black America isn’t new, nor is it for black America
Politics

His white supremacist supporters will find a lot to like.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
White people: what is your plan for the Trump presidency?White people: what is your plan for the Trump presidency?
Politics

White people elected Trump. And white people must fight the worst effects of his administration.

By Brittany Packnett
Science
What will science funding look like under Trump? Here’s one prediction.What will science funding look like under Trump? Here’s one prediction.
Science

Scientists are worried — and with good reason.

By Brad Plumer
Politics
Donald Trump promises to deport 3 million “illegal immigrant criminals.” That’s literally impossible.Donald Trump promises to deport 3 million “illegal immigrant criminals.” That’s literally impossible.
Politics

To deport as many immigrants as he wants to, he’s going to have to scoop up a lot of people who aren’t criminals at all.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Praise for Reince Priebus is another sign of how we’re lowering the bar for TrumpPraise for Reince Priebus is another sign of how we’re lowering the bar for Trump
Politics

Trump needs help running the government. His top staff picks have no experience.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Dave Chappelle: “I’m going to give Trump a chance. And we … demand that he give us one too.”Dave Chappelle: “I’m going to give Trump a chance. And we … demand that he give us one too.”
Culture

The comedian used the SNL stage to react to Trump’s win, “Blue Lives Matter,” and Harambe.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Top House Oversight Democrat asks for hearings on Trump’s conflicts of interestTop House Oversight Democrat asks for hearings on Trump’s conflicts of interest
Politics
President Trump and the Trump Organization are the biggest conflict of interest in US historyPresident Trump and the Trump Organization are the biggest conflict of interest in US history
Politics

Trump is mixing business and government in a way that will allow for massive corruption.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Trump on 60 Minutes: if Roe v. Wade is overturned, women will “have to go to another state”Trump on 60 Minutes: if Roe v. Wade is overturned, women will “have to go to another state”
Politics

But the issue of same-sex marriage, he said, is “settled.”

By Emily Crockett