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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 TermsYour data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant
Privacy advocates say that the best chance for Congress to close the well-known loophole around the Fourth Amendment that allows for governmental snooping on…
Trump's TermsNational Mall is a propaganda battlefield for Trump and his critics
Banners bearing the face of President Trump vie with satiric statues and protest posters in a propaganda battle playing out in and around the National Mall in…
Trump's TermsThe Trump gold coin is not normal
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has voted to approve the design for a new commemorative gold coin. On one side, an eagle in flight – on the other, a portrait…
Trump's TermsWar with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season
Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike, just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn. Support…
Trump's TermsHistorian talks about how Trump is forging a new world order
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historian Daniel Immerwahr about how President Trump is forging a new world order through his foreign policy. Support NPR and…
Trump's TermsICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested
In statements made as part of lawsuits against the Trump administration's handling of immigration enforcement, NPR found several people who said they were…
Trump's TermsTrump wants more detention centers. These towns don't
The Trump administration's unprecedented expansion of migrant detention facilities is igniting fierce opposition in communities across the political and…
Trump's TermsFederal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies
A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling that puts a hold on the Trump administration's overhaul of vaccine policies, including cuts to the number of…
Trump's TermsUS eyes Venezuelan oil as ties thaw and pressure over fuel prices rises
Seven years after it was lowered, the American flag is flying again over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, as Washington eyes Venezuelan oil to ease fuel prices…
Trump's TermsMedicaid can now share data with ICE. Here's what that means
Medicaid has promised that recipients' names, addresses and immigration status would stay private for decades. A December court ruling changed that. Now, some…
Trump's TermsBlue cities in red states debate over how to respond to efforts to resist ICE
While cities in blue states like Minnesota and California resist ICE enforcement, some Democrat-led cities in red states, like Austin, Texas, are in a heated…
Trump's TermsThe next redistricting battle might be who is counted in state legislative districts
A next potential front in the redistricting war could involve who is counted for state legislative districts, as NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports. Support NPR and…
Trump's TermsJudge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran Voice of America, mass layoffs void
A federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake does not have legal standing to oversee the Voice of America and its parent agency, and nullified her actions…
Trump's TermsJustice Department says it will defend Trump's order targeting 4 law firms
In an abrupt reversal, the Justice Department said Tuesday that it will continue to defend President Trump's executive orders targeting four big law firms…
Trump's TermsTrump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with Iran
The Trump administration's justification for war in Iran is exacerbating tensions within the president's political coalition and highlights an increasing…
Trump's TermsHeightened alert in the U.S. after Trump ordered attacks on Iran
Iran has fired missiles and drones at U.S. bases across the Middle East in response to Israeli and U.S. military strikes. Here in the U.S., authorities are…
Trump's TermsTrump says more American troops will 'likely' die in war against Iran
President Trump in a video address posted online lays out few details about the U.S.'s objectives in its war with Iran, but says more U.S. service members may…
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Community looking for answers after refugee released from federal custody found dead
A community and family in Buffalo, New York, are searching for answers after a refugee who had gone missing after being released from federal custody found…
Trump's TermsHow the Epstein file saga is fueling extremist conspiracies
Authorities have not yet shared a motive behind a fatal incident that took place at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence and resort early Sunday morning…
Trump's TermsTrump administration cuts some Medicaid funding to Minnesota alleging fraud
President Trump says Vice President Vance will lead a "war on fraud" to root out corruption in places like Minnesota. Vance announced cuts to some Medicaid…
Trump's TermsAbigail Spanberger frames Democrat's midterm message in State of the Union response
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered Democrats' official response to President Trump's State of the Union address while Sen. Alex Padilla of California…
Trump's TermsLawsuit alleges DHS intimidates observers
People who film immigration operations in their cities say federal agents are surveilling and intimidating them. In some cases, they say agents have threatened…
Trump's TermsNPR finds DOJ withheld, removed some Epstein files related to Trump
The Justice Department has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor, an NPR investigation finds. It also…
Trump's TermsAfter SCOTUS deals blow to Trump's tariffs, businesses wonder if refunds are coming
Following a Supreme Court ruling that rejected about half of President Trump's tariffs, U.S. businesses question whether refunds are coming their way. NPR's…
Trump's TermsU.S. Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White House ballroom plan
The U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, which is packed with President Trump's allies, voted to approve the new White House ballroom project pursued by Trump…
Trump's TermsJudge declares mistrial in Texas ICE detention facility shooting case
A U.S. federal judge in Fort Worth declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case against nine people connected to a shooting outside an ICE detention facility in…
Trump's TermsTrump administration tries to resolve three crises with Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
This week, the Trump administration seeks diplomatic deals on three fronts, as it tries to make a nuclear deal with Iran, end the Russia-Ukraine war and…
Trump's TermsFree speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination
Five months after the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a wave of lawsuits reveals how Americans were investigated, fired, and in one case…
Trump's TermsA town's warehouse will become an ICE detention center. The town says it wasn't asked
The conservative town of Social Circle, Georgia, is upset about a warehouse that is set to become an immigrant detention center. NPR's Grant Blankenship…
Trump's TermsRep. Nancy Mace says she wants Americans to know the truth about the Epstein files
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, who says she has a "list of names" of people to depose after viewing unredacted…
Trump's TermsMinnesota refugees, including teenage girl, sue Trump admin over detention
Refugees from three continents are suing the Department of Homeland Security, saying immigration agents illegally arrested and detained them as part of a Trump…
Trump's TermsCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies about visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island
A former Florida police chief said he spoke with Donald Trump in the mid-2000s about Jeffrey Epstein's behavior, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick…
Trump's TermsTrump takes aim at Colorado, a state that didn't vote for him
Colorado's Democratic leaders say President Trump is on a political retribution campaign against their state and the fallout will be rural communities on…
Trump's TermsState Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20…
Trump's TermsPoll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement
On the heels of two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minnesota at the hands of federal immigration agents, 65% of Americans said Immigration and Customs…
Trump's TermsLeaders of Gateway train tunnel project sue Trump administration over withheld money
A massive tunnel project that would link New York and New Jersey could run out of money by the end of the week. Developers are suing the Trump administration…
Trump's TermsKilmar Abrego Garcia has become a symbol of the pitfalls of immigration enforcement
Immigration attorneys and advocates see Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case as a symbol of the bigger travails of mass deportation, as NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports…
Trump's TermsAfter Trump's threats, Iran's supreme leader warns attack would spark 'regional war'
The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a…
Trump's TermsBig budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout
A big-budget movie about first lady Melania Trump premieres today with a splashy event at the newly renamed Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. NPR's…
Trump's TermsA crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
The U.S. population growth slowed sharply last year due to a steep drop in immigration. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of…
Trump's TermsAll eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to appear before lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss Venezuela's future, the first public testimony…
Trump's TermsThe rise of data centers is becoming a midterm issue for voters
Data centers used to fuel artificial intelligence are popping up all over the country, and they're becoming a midterm issue for voters that's now drawing White…
Trump's TermsTrump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants
President Trump has had a consequential first year back in office, partly due to less internal resistance from his staff, Cabinet and the Republican majority…
Trump's TermsSupreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat
The Supreme Court Wednesday seemed likely to block President Trump's attempt to immediately remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's governing board…
Trump's TermsLess personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into Trump's new term
One year into this second Trump presidency, high level staff and Cabinet turnover is significantly lower than it was during the same period in 2017. NPR's…
Trump's TermsHow the Trump administration is using influencers to justify its immigration policies
A recent surge in federal agents and Trump-friendly social media influencers to Minnesota is part of a White House communication strategy that emphasizes…
Trump's TermsSupreme Court appears likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed inclined Tuesday to uphold laws in 27 states that bar transgender girls from participating in team sports at…
Trump's TermsFed chair becomes latest target of Trump's weaponized DOJ
The investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the latest example of the Trump administration weaponizing the Department of Justice to go…
Trump's TermsLocal voting officials prepare for possible federal interference in the midterms
Will this year's midterm elections be fair? It seems like a simple question, but many state and local voting officials from both parties are worried about the…
Trump's TermsMany Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll
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Trump's TermsWhite House says 'all options' are on the table for Greenland, including diplomacy
The White House says "all options" are on the table when it comes to the U.S. potentially acquiring Greenland, including diplomacy. Several European leaders…
Trump's TermsTrump tries to offer GOP a midterm 'roadmap,' but the path ahead remains unclear
In a meeting with House Republicans Tuesday, President Trump tried to offer his party a "roadmap" to maintain their congressional majorities in the midterms…
Trump's Terms7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela
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Trump's TermsWith few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain
Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Stephen Fowler reports on why there has been a delay in…
Trump's TermsIn one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
In his first year back in office, President Trump reshaped U.S. drug policy and the response to fentanyl deaths in sweeping, often chaotic fashion, rapidly…
Trump's Terms"Not a peaceful protest": Part 2 of 2
In this NPR investigation, we look at how President Trump and his allies are rewriting history related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol…
Trump's Terms"Not a peaceful protest": Part 1 of 2
In this NPR investigation, we look at how President Trump and his allies are rewriting history related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol…
Trump's TermsSupreme Court rules against Trump in National Guard case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump on Tuesday, refusing to reinstate, for now, Trump's ability to send National Guard troops into Illinois…
Trump's TermsTrump's second term marks a significant departure from his first term, analysts say
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Trump's TermsTurning Point USA's conference exposes underlying rifts in the Republican Party
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