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Vox’s coverage of what’s happening in the Donald Trump administration, from big new policy initiatives to the meaning of the latest tweet.

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Obama’s top Iran negotiator on Trump’s screwupsObama’s top Iran negotiator on Trump’s screwups
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Wendy Sherman helped Obama reach a deal with Iran. Here’s what she thinks Trump is doing wrong.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
Politics
Everything JD Vance wanted is slipping awayEverything JD Vance wanted is slipping away
Politics

The vice president’s disastrous week reveals that he’s in a trap of his own making.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Did the Trump administration threaten the pope?Did the Trump administration threaten the pope?
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Avignon-gate, the scandal blowing up MAGA-Catholic relations, explained.

By Christian Paz
Podcasts
Pete Hegseth preaches “maximum lethality.” What has that meant in Iran?Pete Hegseth preaches “maximum lethality.” What has that meant in Iran?
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Podcasts

How Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump are waging war in Iran.

By Ariana Aspuru and Sean Rameswaram
Future Perfect
Did Trump accidentally do something woke for global health?Did Trump accidentally do something woke for global health?
Future Perfect

This could be the future of foreign aid. Or a total disaster.

By Sara Herschander
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How one Democratic senator is tackling Trump’s corruptionHow one Democratic senator is tackling Trump’s corruption
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Podcasts

Sen. Chris Murphy explains how blatant corruption is undermining faith in democracy.

By Astead Herndon
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Why Trump betrayed MAGA, according to Tucker CarlsonWhy Trump betrayed MAGA, according to Tucker Carlson
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Podcasts

One of Trump’s longtime allies makes the case against the Iran war.

By Jolie Myers and Noel King
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Even John Bolton is against this Iran warEven John Bolton is against this Iran war
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He’s wanted regime change for 20 years. But not like this.

By Astead Herndon
Podcasts
When war becomes a memeWhen war becomes a meme
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Podcasts

Why the Trump administration is gamifying war.

By Dustin DeSoto and Noel King
Politics
Here’s how Iran could become a “forever war”Here’s how Iran could become a “forever war”
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“Mowing the grass,” explained.

By Joshua Keating
Podcasts
How Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security could be different from Kristi NoemHow Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security could be different from Kristi Noem
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Podcasts

Trump’s new leader for DHS, briefly explained.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Sean Rameswaram
Future Perfect
The US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health — and nearly everything elseThe US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health — and nearly everything else
Politics
The Iran war is not a video gameThe Iran war is not a video game
Politics

Based memes, real blood.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The civilians dying in Trump’s new warThe civilians dying in Trump’s new war
Politics

What we know about the civilian death toll in the Middle East, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Why did the US strike Iran?Why did the US strike Iran?
Politics

And five other questions about the latest conflict in the Middle East, answered.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistanceHow Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance
Politics

The Democrats tried something new to rebut Trump’s address.

By Christian Paz
Life
How to use AI for your taxes — and how not to use itHow to use AI for your taxes — and how not to use it
Life

Don’t let ChatGPT do your taxes. But do let it help.

By Adam Clark Estes
Culture
The highlights and lowlights of the 2026 Winter OlympicsThe highlights and lowlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Culture

The 2026 Olympics were great if you enjoyed figure skating, disco, and chaos agents.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
The mess that Kristi Noem madeThe mess that Kristi Noem made
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Politics

The drama at the Department of Homeland Security, explained.

By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
Politics
The FCC (probably) didn’t censor Stephen ColbertThe FCC (probably) didn’t censor Stephen Colbert
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The Colbert censorship story is messier than it looks.

By Christian Paz
Politics
The Epstein files are becoming a real problem for Trump — with his own conspiratorial votersThe Epstein files are becoming a real problem for Trump — with his own conspiratorial voters
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And young Republicans are particularly enraged.

By Christian Paz
Politics
The real lesson of Trump’s failed prosecution of 6 DemocratsThe real lesson of Trump’s failed prosecution of 6 Democrats
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The president just lost another battle in his war on democracy.

By Eric Levitz
Podcasts
They backed Trump. Then Border Patrol arrested their neighbor. What now?They backed Trump. Then Border Patrol arrested their neighbor. What now?
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Podcasts

When “mass deportation” gets to Trump country.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
Politics
The Art of the StealThe Art of the Steal
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Politics

How election officials are thinking about Trump’s threat to the midterms.

By Kelli Wessinger and Astead Herndon
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Just how healthy is Donald Trump, really?Just how healthy is Donald Trump, really?
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Podcasts

Why it’s so hard to know whether the president is okay.

By Kelli Wessinger and Astead Herndon
Climate
Trump’s new Wildland Fire Service is failing to igniteTrump’s new Wildland Fire Service is failing to ignite
Climate

Wildfires are a growing threat. Do we need a new federal agency to help?

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Minneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistanceMinneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistance
Politics

Is this what democracy looks like?

By Christian Paz
Podcasts
Trump is trying to shape a new world order. Here’s what it looks like.Trump is trying to shape a new world order. Here’s what it looks like.
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Podcasts

He’s teaching some dangerous lessons to China and Russia.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
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Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?
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A MAGA diehard on ICE in Minneapolis, the Epstein files, and what Trump must do before the midterms.

By Astead Herndon
Politics
The man Trump is hoping can fix ICE optics in MinneapolisThe man Trump is hoping can fix ICE optics in Minneapolis
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Tom Homan, explained.

By Christian Paz
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How much trouble is Kristi Noem in?How much trouble is Kristi Noem in?
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Even some Republicans have begun calling for the Homeland Security secretary’s resignation.

By Caitlin Dewey
Technology
The new TikTok is freaking people outThe new TikTok is freaking people out
Technology

President Trump helped create a US version of the app, which now appears to be censoring people.

By Adam Clark Estes
Politics
The White House’s shocking lies about MinneapolisThe White House’s shocking lies about Minneapolis
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Never forget how this administration misled you.

By Christian Paz
Politics
How Trump transformed ICE, in two chartsHow Trump transformed ICE, in two charts
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The money behind Trump’s immigration crackdown, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters and Melissa Hirsch
Politics
How long can ICE keep ignoring federal courts?How long can ICE keep ignoring federal courts?
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A federal judge just threatened to hold the agency’s leader in contempt.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump’s deportation forces finally went too farTrump’s deportation forces finally went too far
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A baby-step back from the brink.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
So what if Alex Pretti had a gun?So what if Alex Pretti had a gun?
Politics

The unbearable hypocrisy of pro-gun conservatives defending the Minneapolis killing.

By Zack Beauchamp
LIVE
ICE in Minnesota: Latest stories and updatesICE in Minnesota: Latest stories and updates
Policy
The killing of Alex Pretti is a grim turning pointThe killing of Alex Pretti is a grim turning point
Policy

Trump’s authoritarianism is becoming less subtle — and more vicious.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The Trump administration’s unchecked abuses in MinnesotaThe Trump administration’s unchecked abuses in Minnesota
Politics

How the Trump administration pushed Minneapolis to the brink.

By Cameron Peters