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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 TermsTrump 'gold card' offers rich a fast lane to residency — for $5 million
Lawyers' phones are ringing with wealthy foreigners wanting to know more about how to score a "Gold Card" – a glorified green card that would allow them to…
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How President Trump is changing presidential pardons
NPR's Mara Liasson explains how President Trump is transforming the power of presidential pardons. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms…
Trump's TermsElon Musk is leaving the federal government. What's next for DOGE?
Elon Musk is leaving his role as the guiding force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative Friday after facing legal setbacks, clashes with…
Trump's TermsFederal court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, saying he overstepped authority
A federal trade court on Wednesday struck down many of the tariffs President Trump imposed this term, saying he overstepped his authority when he ordered taxes…
Trump's TermsCOVID shots no longer recommended for healthy kids and pregnant women, RFK Jr. says
The federal government has removed COVID-19 vaccines from the list of shots recommended for healthy pregnant women and children. The change is raising concerns…
Trump's TermsPresident Trump seeks new nuclear deal with Iran
President Trump said weekend negotiations for a new nuclear deal with Iran were, in his words, "very good." NPR reports on the latest on the talks and what it…
Trump's TermsTrump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting
President Trump meets in the Oval Office with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bilateral relations are at their lowest since the end of apartheid…
Trump's TermsAs Congress debates Medicaid cuts, a look at the potential impacts
Health economist Lindsay Allen, assistant professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, speaks to NPR's A Martinez about the impact of…
Trump's TermsHouse advances Trump spending package — what's in it and what's next
The House Budget Committee on Sunday night voted to advance a sweeping package with many of President Trump's domestic priorities. But the GOP-led chamber…
Trump's TermsSCOTUS birthright citizenship case is actually a challenge to power of courts
The Supreme Court hears historic arguments on Thursday, as the Trump administration seeks to challenge the constitutional provision that guarantees automatic…
Trump's TermsDemocrats sound alarm over GOP Medicaid proposal they say could affect millions
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky explains why he and other Democrats are sounding the alarm over a Republican Medicaid proposal they say will leave…
Trump's TermsTrump signs an order to reduce drug prices, but it's unclear how it would work
President Trump is taking aim at U.S. drug prices with an executive order geared toward forcing drug companies to match the lower prices paid in other…
Trump's TermsTrump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too
From utilizing tax data to trace immigrants without legal status to threatening Harvard University's tax exemption, President Trump has been trying to use the…
Trump's TermsTrump names Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C. after dropping earlier pick
President Trump said he is appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to be acting U.S. attorney in Washington DC. This is after the president pulled his…
Trump's TermsTrump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya and other countries
The Trump administration wants to send migrants to Libya, possibly as soon as this week. U.S. officials have been negotiating with other countries willing to…
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SCOTUS keeps transgender military ban in place while appeals continue
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to begin executing its ban on transgender military service members, at least for now. The…
Trump's TermsTariffs on movies? Trump announcement sparks global confusion
The film industry started the week in some confusion after President Trump announced on social media that he was imposing a 100% tariff on movies produced…
Trump's TermsCritics warn of weaponization of the DOJ despite administration calls to end it
Critics warn that despite President Trump's call to end weaponization of the DOJ, the department has become more politicized in the president's first three…
Trump's TermsTrump's 100 days: what stands out on the economy, immigration, foreign policy
We examine Trump's actions and missteps in first 100 days on the economy, immigration and foreign policy, with NPR's Franco Ordonez, Ximena Bustillo, and Scott…
Trump's TermsRepublicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know
Republicans on the House education committee publicly unveiled their plan Tuesday to remake the federal student loan system while also cutting more than $330…
Trump's TermsMarc Short, former chief of staff to VP Pence, discusses Trump's 100 days in office
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, about the differences in President Trump's second-term agenda from…
Trump's TermsWhat happens when the federal government stops funding university research
The federal government has cancelled about 11 billion dollars worth of university research funding, and is threatening to cut more. When the federal government…
Trump's Terms'A slippery slope:' critics say deportations skirt due process all deserve
The Trump administration is moving quickly to arrest, detain and remove people from the country. But critics say such actions can violate the due process…
Trump's TermsOil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried
Many oil and gas company executives, particularly the larger ones, initially celebrated Trump's return to the White House. But lately, that optimism for higher…
Trump's TermsHundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey. NPR's…
Trump's TermsUnpacking the latest controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself in controversy. He shared details with his wife and brother minutes after being updated on the Yemen…
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Supreme Court temporarily halts new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act in an uncharacteristic…
Trump's TermsThe State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights
The Trump administration is substantially scaling back the State Department's annual reports on international human rights to remove longstanding critiques of…
Trump's TermsJudge rules there is 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over deportations
A federal judge has ruled that there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in contempt for violating his order last month to immediately pause…
Trump's TermsWhat Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case says about the Trump administration and the courts
What does Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case tell us about the relationship between the Trump administration and the courts? NPR's A Martinez asks Kate Shaw, law…
Trump's TermsU.S. soybean farmers urge Trump to ease tariffs on China to protect their industry
Soybean farmers are urging the White House to abandon its tariffs on China to protect their industry. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Caleb Ragland, president of…
Trump's TermsWhite House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'
The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to study the physical and mental health effects of undergoing gender transition…
Trump's TermsPresident Trump blinks on tariffs
Facing pressure from world markets, President Trump stepped back from his plans to slap steep tariffs on a broad range of countries — except for China. Support…
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Trump is getting a physical. What will be included in the report?
President Trump is getting the first physical of his second term on Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. NPR's Tamara Keith has more…
Trump's TermsTariff forecast: higher prices, slower growth, no sign of an off-ramp
President Trump's trade war is rattling businesses and financial markets around the world, and many investors are eager to see an off-ramp. NPR's Scott Horsley…
Trump's TermsHow free speech is changing under Trump
Many Americans are worried that their First Amendment right to free speech is fading. NPR's Morning Edition has talked to legal experts, activists, immigration…
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Why local cops are now more likely to know if someone is wanted by ICE
The federal government has added hundreds of thousands of immigration arrest warrants to a national database used by local police, meaning cops are more likely…
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Who loses in Trump cuts to universities? Former Obama official reacts
The Trump administration pledged this week to withhold millions from various colleges and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia…
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Trump says he's 'not joking' about a third term. What's going on?
President Trump recently declined to rule out running for a third term, setting up questions about the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution which implements a…
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Out-of-state billionaires spend big money in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Wisconsin's Supreme Court race on Tuesday could rake in $100 million in donations, with the most coming from out-of-state billionaires, including Elon Musk…
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Trump orders 'restoring' American history through Smithsonian overhaul
The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research…
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House Intelligence Committee grills national security officials over Signal chat
After the publication of a Signal chat with plans for striking Houthi rebels in Yemen, Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee grilled officials over…
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Desks, wi-fi, toilet paper in short supply for some feds ordered back to office
Federal workers have been ordered back into offices only to face shortages of desks, computer monitors, parking and even toilet paper. Others are still waiting…
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In legal battles over his agenda, Trump puts support for his policies to the test
As courts continue to push back against President Trump and his policies, the White House is showing no intention of allowing the narrative about the…
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Did the unitary executive theory pave the way for President Trump's second term?
In the past month, two federal judges have ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of federal employees, including those at USDA, decisions the Trump…
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The future of federal support for farmers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Veneman, President George W. Bush's agriculture secretary, about the relationship between farmers and the federal government…
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Federal judge says USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and his DOGE team likely violated the Constitution when they effectively shut down USAID. Trump said the…
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How President Trump is testing executive power
The Trump administration flew planes with Venezuelan detainees to a prison in El Salvador, despite a court order blocking the flights. A judge is demanding the…
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More than 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump's campaign to end DEI programs that his officials say…
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Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court
The Trump administration is taking its fight to nullify birthright citizenship to the U.S. Supreme Court. To date, every court to have considered Trump's…
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How a Kentucky distillery plans to survive during the constantly shifting trade wars
As the U.S. is embattled in a shifting trade war with Canada and impending tariffs from the European Union loom, bourbon makers in Kentucky are trying to find…
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Trump backs off of Canada tariff hike as Ontario lets up on electricity threat
The day before steel and aluminum tariffs on all U.S. trading partners are set to go into effect, President Trump announced — and then hours later rescinded —…
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Federal judge halts deportation of pro-Palestinian activist arrested by ICE
Hear an update on Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student and protest leader arrested by ICE over the weekend. A federal judge has halted his…
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The Trump administration claims credit for a quiet border. The data say otherwise
The U.S.-Mexico border is quieter than it's been in years. Vice President Vance says the Trump administration deserves the credit, but migrant apprehensions…
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What cuts to global air monitoring could mean for the U.S. — and other countries
The U.S. State Department said it would stop publishing global air pollution data as part of attempts to shrink federal spending. The program set a worldwide…
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Trump gives automakers a tariff break
President Trump says U.S. automakers will get a one-month break on steep tariffs for Canadian and Mexican goods. Support NPR and hear every episode…
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A recap of President Trump's Tuesday night address to Congress
In his address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump talked about his work to secure the border, slash the size of the government, and his new…
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Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, & Trump is rushing change
Majorities say the state of the union is not strong, that the country is headed in the wrong direction and President Trump is rushing to make changes without…
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Farmers will be hit hard by the dismantling of USAID
A pause on the release of $2 billion in foreign aid could affect the government's longest-running permanent program for international food assistance — Food…
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Can the president override Congress on spending? It depends on 'impoundment'
Can the president spend less money than congress directed be spent? It comes down to a legal question around what's known as impoundment. Support NPR and hear…