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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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Impeachment, explainedImpeachment, explained
Politics

The ultimate guide to Donald Trump’s first impeachment.

By Matthew Yglesias and Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump’s State of the Union suggests he’s worried about Bernie SandersTrump’s State of the Union suggests he’s worried about Bernie Sanders
Politics

Responses to the State of the Union showed the Democratic Party is divided. Trump is targeting the left wing.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Read the full text of Trump’s State of the Union speechRead the full text of Trump’s State of the Union speech
Politics

President Donald Trump addressed Congress Tuesday night for his State of the Union address.

By Catherine Kim and Nicole Narea
Politics
Jennifer Lopez wants you to remember the “kids in cages”Jennifer Lopez wants you to remember the “kids in cages”
Politics

From the Super Bowl to Des Moines, advocates are trying to revive outrage over immigration detention.

By Nicole Narea
How the US became the center of global kleptocracy
Politics

The US has become the key cog in the machine of modern kleptocracy worldwide. But it didn’t start with Trump.

By Casey Michel
Politics
Trump’s expanded travel ban will hit Nigerians the hardestTrump’s expanded travel ban will hit Nigerians the hardest
Politics

It will effectively ban Nigerian immigration to the US.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
Trump releases Middle East peace plan for Israel-PalestineTrump releases Middle East peace plan for Israel-Palestine
World Politics

The proposal attempts to solve the intractable problems between Israelis and Palestinians that have stymied US administrations for decades.

By Vox Staff
Immigration
The Trump administration has started sending Brazilian asylum seekers back to MexicoThe Trump administration has started sending Brazilian asylum seekers back to Mexico
Immigration

It’s an expansion of the “Remain in Mexico” program.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
Trump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan, explainedTrump’s Israel-Palestine peace plan, explained
Explainers

“The real threat to peace is if the plan succeeds,” an expert told Vox.

By Alex Ward
Politics
The House will soon vote on a bill to repeal Trump’s travel ban — as he gears up to expand itThe House will soon vote on a bill to repeal Trump’s travel ban — as he gears up to expand it
Politics

Nancy Pelosi says she will bring the NO BAN Act to the floor in the coming weeks.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Exclusive: State Department cable shows plan to restrict pregnant people from visiting the USExclusive: State Department cable shows plan to restrict pregnant people from visiting the US
Politics

“People will die because of this,” a State Department official told Vox.

By Alex Ward and Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump’s call to dramatically expand the travel ban, explainedTrump’s call to dramatically expand the travel ban, explained
Politics

He would reportedly put new restrictions on citizens of Nigeria and six other countries.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The fight over the impeachment rules, briefly explainedThe fight over the impeachment rules, briefly explained
Politics

One of the biggest disagreements between Democrats and Republicans: when senators will decide whether to call witnesses.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump is diverting another $7.2 billion in military funds to build his border wallTrump is diverting another $7.2 billion in military funds to build his border wall
Politics

The funds transfer would bring the total amount devoted to border wall construction under Trump to $18.4 billion.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
A modest proposal to save American democracyA modest proposal to save American democracy
Politics

A law journal just floated a wild idea to add 127 more states to the union. And it’s all constitutional.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump’s argument that impeachment “should not even be allowed to proceed,” explainedTrump’s argument that impeachment “should not even be allowed to proceed,” explained
Politics

The impeachment process should be stopped because it is unconstitutional, Trump and his personal lawyer claim.

By Sean Collins
Politics
The House sent a major message about checking the president’s war powers on IranThe House sent a major message about checking the president’s war powers on Iran
Politics

Democrats overwhelmingly want Trump to obtain congressional approval before further military action.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
Nancy Pelosi’s refusal (so far) to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, explainedNancy Pelosi’s refusal (so far) to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate, explained
Explainers

Her efforts have bought extra time for Democrats to build their case.

By Li Zhou
The case against killing Qassem Soleimani
World Politics

Why Trump’s decision to target the Iranian military commander was a mistake, explained by an expert.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Sean Hannity suggests bombing Iranian oil refineries to cause “major poverty for the people of Iran”Sean Hannity suggests bombing Iranian oil refineries to cause “major poverty for the people of Iran”
Politics

“Maybe we could help them with arms and help them, you know — in some ways.”

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Democrats want to check Trump on Iran — but Congress can only do so muchDemocrats want to check Trump on Iran — but Congress can only do so much
Politics

Democrats are pushing a vote on a resolution in order to put pressure on Republicans.

By Li Zhou
An expert on why the Soleimani assassination was almost certainly illegal
Iran

And why Trump likely won’t face any legal consequences for it.

By Sean Illing
Video
The rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani, explainedThe rise and fall of Rudy Giuliani, explained
Play
Video

How did America’s mayor wind up at the center of Trump’s impeachment scandal?

By Madeline Marshall
A historic day, in 15 photos
Politics

For the third time in US history, the House has impeached a sitting president.

By Li Zhou and Kainaz Amaria
Politics
Did Trump commit bribery? I asked 7 legal experts.Did Trump commit bribery? I asked 7 legal experts.
Politics

It’s complicated.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Senate Democrats want to subpoena 4 witnesses in the impeachment trialSenate Democrats want to subpoena 4 witnesses in the impeachment trial
Politics

Chuck Schumer has sent a letter to Mitch McConnell about how Democrats prefer to approach the trial.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A House Democrat who opposes impeachment is expected to switch political partiesA House Democrat who opposes impeachment is expected to switch political parties
Politics

Rep. Jeff Van Drew plans to switch political parties, a move he’s likely using to boost his reelection prospects.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump wants to call Mexican drug cartels “terrorist organizations”Trump wants to call Mexican drug cartels “terrorist organizations”
Politics

It would undermine US-Mexican efforts to combat them.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Is Trump guilty of obstructing Congress? I asked a legal expert.Is Trump guilty of obstructing Congress? I asked a legal expert.
Politics

Spoiler alert: yes.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Republicans tried to turn House Judiciary’s first impeachment hearing into a sideshowRepublicans tried to turn House Judiciary’s first impeachment hearing into a sideshow
Politics

A law professor testifying wasn’t having it.

By Aaron Rupar
What Trump has actually done in his first 3 years
Politics

A big tax cut, unprecedented environmental degradation, Wall Street unleashed, and a whole lot of judges.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Congress is on track to avoid a government shutdown — as long as Trump doesn’t get involvedCongress is on track to avoid a government shutdown — as long as Trump doesn’t get involved
Politics

The House and Senate have reached a spending deal, though it’s unclear how much, if any, funds will be allocated to a border wall.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Rudy Giuliani tried to score big bucks in Ukraine as scandal unfoldedRudy Giuliani tried to score big bucks in Ukraine as scandal unfolded
Politics

New reports reveal that Giuliani sought payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Ukrainian sources.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump’s policies at the border weren’t designed to keep out Mexican asylum seekers — until nowTrump’s policies at the border weren’t designed to keep out Mexican asylum seekers — until now
Politics

Mexico is now sending more migrants to the southern border than any other country.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
The latest news about SDNY’s investigation into Rudy Giuliani, explainedThe latest news about SDNY’s investigation into Rudy Giuliani, explained
Explainers

Prosecutors are looking into Giuliani’s money, into his Ukrainian ties, and into a long list of possible crimes.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump says his former lawyer can ignore a House subpoena. A judge rejected that “sketchy” claim.Trump says his former lawyer can ignore a House subpoena. A judge rejected that “sketchy” claim.
Politics

Former White House Counsel Don McGahn must testify before a House committee, according to the judge’s order.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The post-Christian culture warsThe post-Christian culture wars
Politics

The Trump administration’s two most revealing speeches weren’t given by Trump.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
The Supreme Court lets Trump keep his tax returns secret — for nowThe Supreme Court lets Trump keep his tax returns secret — for now
Politics

Trump’s legal arguments against House Democrats are weak. We’ll soon find out if that matters to this Supreme Court.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Stephen Miller sought to link immigrants to crime and terrorism in private emails to BreitbartStephen Miller sought to link immigrants to crime and terrorism in private emails to Breitbart
Politics

A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center provides a window into Miller’s thinking on immigration.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump and the Navy are on a collision courseTrump and the Navy are on a collision course
Politics

Trump’s meddling in a war-crimes case may lead top Navy officials to resign.

By Alex Ward