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Trump Administration

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

Trump 2.0, explained
Elon Musk’s secretive government IT takeover, explainedElon Musk’s secretive government IT takeover, explained
Trump 2.0, explained

Musk’s growing influence over the government’s digital infrastructure raises concerns about privacy and overreach.

By Nicole Narea
It’s about to get harder to find your prescription drugs
Future Perfect

America is finally seeing fewer drug shortages. But Trump’s tariffs could reverse that progress.

By Dylan Scott
How Donald Trump is remaking America
The worst thing Trump has done so farThe worst thing Trump has done so far
How Donald Trump is remaking America

Tens of thousands of people will die if Trump’s war on USAID continues.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Trump’s attack on the FBITrump’s attack on the FBI
Politics

The Trump administration is preparing a remarkable power grab over the federal law enforcement agency.

By Patrick Reis
Politics
The deadly DC plane crash raises a major question about air travel safetyThe deadly DC plane crash raises a major question about air travel safety
Politics

It probably doesn’t involve DEI.

By Nicole Narea
Health Care
The astonishing conflict of interest haunting RFK Jr.’s health secretary nominationThe astonishing conflict of interest haunting RFK Jr.’s health secretary nomination
Health Care

Sowing doubt about vaccines has earned him millions — and could keep paying out.

By Dylan Scott
Today, Explained podcast
How America went MAHAHow America went MAHA
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

What’s making Americans sick, according to a top RFK Jr. adviser.

By Miles Bryan and Noel King
Trump 2.0, explained
How Trump is laying the groundwork for another travel banHow Trump is laying the groundwork for another travel ban
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump’s first travel ban was overturned in court in 2017. His legal strategy may be savvier this time around.

By Nicole Narea
Future Perfect
Inside Trump’s purge at the agency that saves millions of livesInside Trump’s purge at the agency that saves millions of lives
Future Perfect

USAID has become a testing ground for dismantling government agencies, agency employees tell Vox.

By Dylan Matthews
Trump 2.0, explained
The thin evidence behind Trump’s new ban on trans service membersThe thin evidence behind Trump’s new ban on trans service members
Trump 2.0, explained

An executive order barring trans people from openly serving in the military isn’t really about their fitness to do so.

By Nicole Narea
Trump 2.0, explained
This obscure budget procedure could be Trump’s biggest weaponThis obscure budget procedure could be Trump’s biggest weapon
Trump 2.0, explained

How Trump could attempt to cut Medicaid, school funding, and more — without Congress.

By Dylan Matthews
Climate
Trump’s attack on EVs is just theater — so farTrump’s attack on EVs is just theater — so far
Climate

Yes, you can still get $7,500 for buying an electric car.

By Adam Clark Estes
Trump 2.0, explained
What Trump’s executive orders tell us about the future of immigrationWhat Trump’s executive orders tell us about the future of immigration
Trump 2.0, explained

It’s not good.

By Nicole Narea
Climate
What did Trump just do to the environment?What did Trump just do to the environment?
Climate

Trump’s Day 1 attack on climate progress, explained.

By Naveena Sadasivam and Joseph Winters
Trump Administration
Is Donald Trump’s agenda actually popular?Is Donald Trump’s agenda actually popular?
Trump Administration

Here’s what the data says.

By Christian Paz
Trump 2.0, explained
What’s actually in Congress’s harsh new immigration bill?What’s actually in Congress’s harsh new immigration bill?
Trump 2.0, explained

The Laken Riley Act passed with bipartisan support and will upend immigration enforcement.

By Nicole Narea
Trump 2.0, explained
The law is clear on birthright citizenship. Can Trump end it anyway?The law is clear on birthright citizenship. Can Trump end it anyway?
Trump 2.0, explained

The Constitution guarantees citizenship to nearly everyone born in the US. Trump wants to take that away.

By Nicole Narea
Donald Trump
6 factors to watch in the incoming Trump administration6 factors to watch in the incoming Trump administration
Donald Trump

How the Vox politics team is thinking about Trump 2.0.

By Sean Collins
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump’s “shock and awe” approach to executive orders, explainedTrump’s “shock and awe” approach to executive orders, explained
Trump 2.0, explained

How Trump could use executive orders to force his agenda on America.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
The bright side of TikTok’s downfallThe bright side of TikTok’s downfall
Technology

The end of one wildly popular platform is a chance to overhaul the broken social media industry.

By Adam Clark Estes
Technology
The first electric minivan will change the way you think about EVsThe first electric minivan will change the way you think about EVs
Technology

Trump wants to crack down on EVs, but the industry is stronger than ever.

By Adam Clark Estes
Policy
What banning medical debt from your credit score actually meansWhat banning medical debt from your credit score actually means
Policy

The Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Justin Trudeau is resigning. Here’s what comes next.Justin Trudeau is resigning. Here’s what comes next.
World Politics

A cost-of-living crisis and conflict in the Liberal Party mean the resignation’s not a surprise.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
How Trump could crack down on blue cities and states to enact mass deportationsHow Trump could crack down on blue cities and states to enact mass deportations
Trump 2.0, explained

Democrats moved to the right on immigration. Will sanctuary cities still stand up to Trump?

By Nicole Narea
Congress
The Matt Gaetz ethics report, explainedThe Matt Gaetz ethics report, explained
Congress

The report accuses Gaetz of paying women for sex — including a 17-year-old.

By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free pressTrump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free press
Trump 2.0, explained

Lawsuits against ABC and the Des Moines Register are meant to chill the media.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
How Trump could gut the refugee programHow Trump could gut the refugee program
Trump 2.0, explained

A second Trump presidency could be even worse for refugees than the first.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
How Trump could try to deport immigrants to countries other than their ownHow Trump could try to deport immigrants to countries other than their own
Trump 2.0, explained

Countries like China and Venezuela often don’t accept US deportees. Trump is eyeing a workaround.

By Nicole Narea
The slippery appeal of RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement
Policy

Everybody loves MAHA — because nobody knows what it really is.

By Keren Landman, MD
World Politics
How the Syrian rebels’ surprise offensive shocked the worldHow the Syrian rebels’ surprise offensive shocked the world
World Politics

The world had moved on from Syria — but Syrians had other ideas.

By Joshua Keating
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump is targeting protections for almost 1 million legal immigrantsTrump is targeting protections for almost 1 million legal immigrants
Trump 2.0, explained

Temporary Protected Status shields thousands of immigrants from deportation. Trump wants to end it.

By Nicole Narea
Trump 2.0, explained
No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.
Trump 2.0, explained

The background checks aren’t legally required but they can reveal crucial information about nominees.

By Ellen Ioanes
Polarization is bad for our health. Could RFK help?
Even Better

Could RFK Jr.’s ascent change anything?

By Keren Landman, MD
Money
Elon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchyElon Musk and the age of shameless oligarchy
Money

We’ve never seen a political donor this loud, proud, and culturally influential.

By Whizy Kim
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump says he wants to get rid of “woke” generals. He can.Trump says he wants to get rid of “woke” generals. He can.
Trump 2.0, explained

The president-elect’s promises have national security experts worried about loyalty tests.

By Li Zhou
Policy
Why Elon Musk can never balance the budget, in one chartWhy Elon Musk can never balance the budget, in one chart
Policy

Elon Musk wants to slash trillions in “waste.” Good luck, buddy!

By Dylan Matthews
Trump 2.0, explained
The unexpected place that could become an immigration flashpoint under TrumpThe unexpected place that could become an immigration flashpoint under Trump
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump’s immigration crackdown could extend to the US-Canada border.

By Nicole Narea
Israel
International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?
Israel

The International Criminal Court issued warrants over allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
The three foreign policy factions fighting for Trump’s earThe three foreign policy factions fighting for Trump’s ear
Trump 2.0, explained

Generals out. Loyalists in. A look at Trump’s new foreign policy team.

By Joshua Keating
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?
Trump 2.0, explained

Presidential powers to use the military domestically are broad, but not absolute.

By Nicole Narea