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Trump's Terms
Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power.
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Trump's TermsDemocrats and Republicans pitch different visions of America on July 4th
Both parties used the Fourth of July holiday to pitch their vision for the country. NPR's Mara Liasson reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's…
Trump's TermsTrump takes first flight on new Air Force One gifted by the Qatari government
President Trump took his first flight on the new Air Force One yesterday. The Boeing 747 luxury jet was given to the U.S. by the government of Qatar, raising…
Trump's TermsTrump's SCOTUS wins and losses this term
Taken as a whole, it's been an overwhelmingly good year for the president with this conservative court supermajority. Three of the six conservative justices…
Trump's TermsTrump admin plans record-breaking July 4 fireworks show
The Trump administration is promising a spectacle like no other on July 4. A massive fireworks display in Washington, D.C., will celebrate America's 250th…
Trump's TermsIn a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
For the first time since President Trump controversially deployed the National Guard to the nation's capital last year, several Democratic governors have sent…
Trump's TermsTim Kaine on why Senate vote to take away Trump's power to wage war with Iran matters
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, a sponsor of the bill to rein in Trump's war powers, says there's more work to be done. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
Trump's TermsDoes Utah show the GOP a post-Trump future?
As the Republican Party nationally begins to grapple with what it looks like after President Trump leaves office, Utah could provide a road map. NPR's Saige…
Trump's TermsTrump claims vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool
President Trump says the reflecting pool on the National Mall will be drained again. He claimed without evidence that vandals damaged the pool following a…
Trump's TermsWho is Jay Clayton, Trump's new pick for national intel director?
As the Senate Intelligence Committee considers the nomination of Jay Clayton to be the next director of national security, NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on his…
Trump's TermsBlowback against Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Albanian resort project
Plans to develop a luxury resort that has links to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have prompted a growing protest movement against Albania's government. See…
Trump's TermsAhead of midterms, experts worry about DHS chief's record of election denial
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's history of false election fraud claims has heightened concerns that voting officials have had for…
Trump's TermsShrouded from view, Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center
President Trump's name no longer adorns the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. after a court ordered it removed from the building and…
Trump's TermsKennedy Center appeals ruling to remove Trump's name
A federal judge on Friday denied an appeal by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' board of trustees for a stay on the removal of President…
Trump's TermsTrump nominates former personal attorney Todd Blanche for Attorney General
President Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General, setting up a potential confirmation fight in Congress. NPR's Ryan Lucas…
Trump's TermsAnalyzing Trump's influence in key primaries this week
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections about Tuesday's primaries in four states and how President Trump…
Trump's TermsPremier U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
As part of a realignment of civil rights enforcement under President Trump, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking to end its annual data…
Trump's TermsFormer Colorado clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines released early
Tina Peters, a county clerk in Colorado convicted of interfering in the 2020 elections, was released from jail early after President Trump pressured the…
Trump's TermsWhere's the money for Trump's Board of Peace?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Financial Times reporter Abigail Hauslohner about the funding of President Trump's Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's…
Trump's TermsDespite Trump's pressure, high gas prices may keep Fed from cutting interest rates
Gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years. That's likely to make the Federal Reserve cautious about cutting interest rates…
Trump's TermsWhite House asked Pentagon to loan money to a company linked to Trump's oldest son
A new investigation by ProPublica reports that the White House asked the Pentagon to give a $620 million dollar loan to a company with ties to President…
Trump's TermsWhy waiving the gas tax could lead to bigger problems
President Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax to lower the cost at the pump. But that could cost drivers another way — potholes. Support NPR and…
Trump's TermsTrump's third check-up at Walter Reed raises more questions about his health
The White House is saying little about President Trump's check-up at Walter Reed Tuesday, his third in 13 months. Critics say the lack of transparency only…
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U.S. military strikes Iran amid ongoing negotiations to end war
New U.S. strikes on Iran come as the two countries try to reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Israel thinks it will be a bad deal, and it's increasing…
Trump's TermsTrump-appointed commission approves Trump's 250ft DC arch
The Commission of Fine Arts has given a design for a massive arch in Washington, D.C. its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components…
Trump's TermsHouse passes bipartisan home affordability bill
Republicans and Democrats in the House voted Wednesday to pass a bill to address the nation's housing affordability crisis. It encourages homebuilding across…
Trump's TermsActing U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defends new $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending a new $1.8 billion Department of Justice fund for people who claim they were targets of politicized…
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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a tough primary challenge
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie has been a thorn in the side of President Trump, who is backing Massie's primary challenger, making Tuesday's primary high stakes…
Trump's TermsHow Trump's approach with Iran mirrors similar choices made with North Korea
Trump shifts from diplomacy to force on Iran's nuclear ambitions, echoing past U.S. dilemmas with North Korea, where similar choices by presidents produced…
Trump's TermsHow the relationship between the U.S. and China has changed under Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Chinese scholar Da Wei about the history of the U.S.-China relationship and how it has changed under President Trump. Support…
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Does Trump want to end the NFL's Rooney Rule?
The Trump administration is challenging DEI policies at firms that seek diverse candidates through the hiring process. Could the NFL be next? NPR's Andrea Hsu…
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Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has returned to his reality television roots, filming a cross-country road trip with his family that will be released ahead…
Trump's TermsGroup sues to stop Trump administration from repainting Reflecting Pool blue
President Trump’s Reflecting Pool renovation is coming in wildly over budget. Now, a nonprofit is suing to stop the project, citing the Trump administration's…
Trump's TermsAs Trump heads to China, AI is on the agenda
President Trump will visit China this week, where he’ll meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. One of the big things they’re expected to talk about is artificial…
Trump's TermsTrump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
Ten years, one Twitter ejection, one Twitter return, and a move to Truth Social later, Trump's posts still make news – like when he announces a war or tries to…
Trump's TermsAlabama holding special session to redraw congressional maps
The Alabama Legislature is holding a special session this week to change the state's congressional map. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a…
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Wildfire prevention work declines under Trump administration
With wildfires already burning and drought persisting across much of the U.S., fire experts are bracing for what could be an extreme fire season. The U.S…
Trump's Terms'There's no crime here': Legal experts weigh in on DOJ's indictment of James Comey
Legal experts say the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey lacks evidence of a true criminal threat. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports. Support NPR…
Trump's TermsSupreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a…
Trump's TermsFCC orders early license renewal for eight ABC stations
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered The Walt Disney Company's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns. The…
Trump's TermsTrump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time
The Justice Department has secured another grand jury indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, an outspoken critic of President Trump. Support NPR…
Trump's TermsWhat could Florida's vaccine mandate struggles teach other states?
Republicans in Florida pushed hard to drop some childhood vaccine requirements for school. But efforts petered out. What could this mean for other states…
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Trump says 'consequential' presidents face more danger after WHCA dinner shooting
After the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., the White House was quick to praise law enforcement and call for…
Trump's TermsCan a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, a century-old night of mingling for politicians and political journalists, won't feature a roast by a…
Trump's TermsRFK Jr. faces questions on vaccines, measles and more at Senate hearing
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate HELP Committee Wednesday to answer questions about measles…
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A little-known DOJ division turns Trump's immigration policies into binding law
A little-known division inside the Justice Department that reviews immigration court appeals is turning President Trump's immigration policy agenda into law…
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After big cuts, U.S. says HIV work abroad is going well. Experts disagree
The Trump administration has released new data on the country's HIV/AIDS work abroad. It is claiming the numbers are good news, but many HIV experts say they…
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'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she's still searching for answers
On March 15, 2025, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic encounter in Texas…
Trump's TermsWhy efforts to get college students to vote may get harder
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration…
Trump's TermsAmericans are getting bigger tax refunds, but few are noticing the benefit
Republicans have been banking on a big tax refund season as part of their Big Beautiful Bill Act. But even with bigger refunds, few Americans believe the tax…
Trump's TermsRep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegation
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Support NPR and hear…
Trump's TermsIn rare public statement, Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement on Thursday, saying she was not friends with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and wasn't introduced…
Trump's TermsWhat's behind Trump's seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission
Many people have been enchanted watching Artemis II circle the moon and start the journey home. President Trump doesn't appear to be among them. Some critics…
Trump's TermsMarjorie Taylor Greene's replacement elected
Clay Fuller received President Trump's endorsement earlier in the election season in the race to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. He will serve out…
Trump's TermsVance visits Hungary to bolster support for prime minister ahead of election
Vice President JD Vance is in Budapest to join an election rally for incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's election. NPR's Rob Schmitz…
Trump's TermsWill 'Alligator Alcatraz' be closed?
Environmental groups in Florida will get a hearing in federal court this week over whether the ICE facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz needs to close because of…
Trump's TermsThis woman is at the center of the legal claim against Trump's ballroom project
NPR's Steve Inskeep meets the National Trust's Alison Hoagland near the White House to talk about her role in challenging the construction of President Trump's…
Trump's TermsTrump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it
More than 10,000 veterans lost their homes to foreclosure since May of last year, when the Trump administration shut down a key safety net in the VA home loan…
Trump's TermsBabies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say
Some advocates say that a key part in the debate over birthright citizenship is being overlooked. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports. Support NPR and hear…
Trump's TermsCan the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC official Demetre Daskalakis about the absence of a CDC director and the government's ability to respond to public…
Trump's TermsIs Iran trolling Trump?
A new front has opened up in the war with Iran — the virtual one. Along with launching drones and missiles, Iran is now firing off memes. And President Trump…