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

Politics
Trump now says he’s “fine with” the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriageTrump now says he’s “fine with” the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage
Politics

Still, a Trump-appointed Supreme Court could possibly overturn the Court’s previous ruling.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump’s presidency will be like Donald Trump’s campaignDonald Trump’s presidency will be like Donald Trump’s campaign
Politics

There is no pivot.

By Ezra Klein
Science
Most people are wildly underestimating what Trump’s win will mean for the environmentMost people are wildly underestimating what Trump’s win will mean for the environment
Science

A listicle from hell.

By David Roberts and Brad Plumer
Health Care
Will Obamacare be repealed? Replaced? Amended? We have lots of clues, but they all point in different directions.Will Obamacare be repealed? Replaced? Amended? We have lots of clues, but they all point in different directions.
Health Care

I covered the last Obamacare debate. I learned that early policy positions often change.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Reince Priebus and Steve Bannon are Donald Trump’s first 2 hiresReince Priebus and Steve Bannon are Donald Trump’s first 2 hires
Politics

An establishment chief of staff, and an alt-right “chief strategist.”

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Donald Trump’s transition team includes 3 Trump kids and 5 millionairesDonald Trump’s transition team includes 3 Trump kids and 5 millionaires
Politics

Yes, there are some conflicts of interest here.

By Jeff Stein
Health Care
Trump’s promise to ban preexisting conditions won’t save ObamacareTrump’s promise to ban preexisting conditions won’t save Obamacare
Health Care

Instead, it would cause premiums to rise — and coverage to decline.

By Sarah Kliff
Health Care
“The first thing I thought about was health care”: Trump’s victory through the eyes of Obamacare enrollees“The first thing I thought about was health care”: Trump’s victory through the eyes of Obamacare enrollees
Health Care

I’ve spent the past day talking to Obamacare enrollees, and learned repeal threats have already changed their lives.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Step 1 of Donald Trump’s anti-lobbyist crusade: pack his transition team with lobbyistsStep 1 of Donald Trump’s anti-lobbyist crusade: pack his transition team with lobbyists
Politics

“Drain the swamp” — by filling it with rancid water first.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Donald Trump’s deportation machine is already in place. It just needs to be turned on.Donald Trump’s deportation machine is already in place. It just needs to be turned on.
Politics

The Trump administration wouldn’t even need to change any laws or come up with new policies to terrorize immigrant communities.

By Dara Lind
Politics
This tool shows why it’ll be hard for Trump to find prominent Republican women to hireThis tool shows why it’ll be hard for Trump to find prominent Republican women to hire
Politics

Check for yourself: Top Republicans are very white and very male.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
Donald Trump has the power to rip Barack Obama’s legacy out by its rootsDonald Trump has the power to rip Barack Obama’s legacy out by its roots
Politics

Almost all of it could be gone.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
Donald Trump needs to clarify his position on NATO before something scary happensDonald Trump needs to clarify his position on NATO before something scary happens
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World Politics

The uncertainty he’s created makes war between the US and Russia more likely.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
Donald Trump wants to kill Obama’s climate policies. Can anyone stop him?Donald Trump wants to kill Obama’s climate policies. Can anyone stop him?
Climate

This could be one of the defining climate fights of the Trump era.

By Brad Plumer
Health Care
The 4 ways Republicans can dismantle Obamacare, explainedThe 4 ways Republicans can dismantle Obamacare, explained
Health Care

Some parts of the law are easier to kill than others.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
The case for optimism on criminal justice reform — even under President TrumpThe case for optimism on criminal justice reform — even under President Trump
Politics

Trump ran on a “tough on crime” platform. But the president just isn’t that powerful on these issues.

By German Lopez
World Politics
Trump just completely reversed his policy on South Korea — only 2 days after being electedTrump just completely reversed his policy on South Korea — only 2 days after being elected
World Politics

In a phone call with South Korea’s president, Trump pledged to defend the country.

By Jennifer Williams
World Politics
Donald Trump can absolutely ban Muslims from entering the US, without CongressDonald Trump can absolutely ban Muslims from entering the US, without Congress
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World Politics

The president-elect has promised to ban immigration from “terror-prone regions” on day one — and he can do it easily.

By Zack Beauchamp
Science
As president, Trump will shape the future of science. And scientists are worried.As president, Trump will shape the future of science. And scientists are worried.
Science

“He seems like he’ll be a pretty clearly anti-science president.”

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The whole Democratic Party is now a smoking pile of rubbleThe whole Democratic Party is now a smoking pile of rubble
Politics

The down-ballot party has withered, and Obama’s policy legacy will largely be repealed.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj: I can’t even tell my mom if she’ll be allowed back into the USThe Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj: I can’t even tell my mom if she’ll be allowed back into the US
Politics

Minhaj captured how a lot of Muslim Americans feel after Donald Trump won on Election Day.

By German Lopez
Politics
Economists said a Trump presidency would be a disaster. So why isn’t Wall Street worried?Economists said a Trump presidency would be a disaster. So why isn’t Wall Street worried?
Politics

Stocks rose 1.1 percent on Wednesday.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Trump’s administration could be a total nightmare for LGBTQ peopleTrump’s administration could be a total nightmare for LGBTQ people
Politics

From the Supreme Court to executive actions, Trump could have a serious impact.

By German Lopez
Science
Trump’s election marks the end of any serious hope of limiting climate change to 2 degreesTrump’s election marks the end of any serious hope of limiting climate change to 2 degrees
Science

Widespread suffering and misery from climate change are now effectively inevitable.

By David Roberts