Trump's Terms

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defends new $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:49 +0000

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 prosecutions. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a tough primary challenge

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:38 +0000

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 for both prominent Republicans.

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How Trump's approach with Iran mirrors similar choices made with North Korea

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:01:06 +0000

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 very different outcomes. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports.

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How the relationship between the U.S. and China has changed under Trump

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:14:09 +0000

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 NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Does Trump want to end the NFL's Rooney Rule?

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:31:45 +0000

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 reports.

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Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:17:19 +0000

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 of America's 250th birthday in July. NPR's Rachel Treisman reports. Check out the digital story at https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818190/sean-duffy-road-trip-reality-show-sponsors

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Group sues to stop Trump administration from repainting Reflecting Pool blue

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:07 +0000

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 failure to follow procedure.

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As Trump heads to China, AI is on the agenda

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:42 +0000

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 intelligence, as NPR White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram reports.

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Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:21:34 +0000

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 pick a fight with the pope – but for many have become the background noise of American politics. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.

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Alabama holding special session to redraw congressional maps

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:46:34 +0000

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 central part of the Voting Rights Act. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports.

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Wildfire prevention work declines under Trump administration

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:06:20 +0000

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. Forest Service is going into it having done far less work than in recent years to manage the dry, flammable vegetation that can fuel catastrophic fires. NPR's Lauren Sommer reports.

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'There's no crime here': Legal experts weigh in on DOJ's indictment of James Comey

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:05:06 +0000

Legal experts say the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey lacks evidence of a true criminal threat. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports.

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Supreme Court appears to lean toward ending TPS for some migrants

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:10:30 +0000

The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a million foreign nationals, including those from Haiti and Syria, who live and work legally in the United States. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

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FCC orders early license renewal for eight ABC stations

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:43:45 +0000

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 move follows criticism from first lady Melania Trump who objected to a joke about her made by late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel. President Trump followed up with a social media post calling for Kimmel to be fired, as NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports.

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Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:11:27 +0000

The Justice Department has secured another grand jury indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, an outspoken critic of President Trump.

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What could Florida's vaccine mandate struggles teach other states?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:07:38 +0000

Republicans in Florida pushed hard to drop some childhood vaccine requirements for school. But efforts petered out. What could this mean for other states considering similar moves? Kerry Sheridan reports.

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Trump says 'consequential' presidents face more danger after WHCA dinner shooting

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:43:57 +0000

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 unity, controlling the narrative early.

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Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:53:51 +0000

The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, a century-old night of mingling for politicians and political journalists, won't feature a roast by a comedian this year. Instead, bucking decades of tradition, Saturday's headliner is a mentalist. NPR's Rachel Treisman reports.

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RFK Jr. faces questions on vaccines, measles and more at Senate hearing

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:10:55 +0000

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate HELP Committee Wednesday to answer questions about measles, vaccines, nutrition and budget cuts. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports.

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A little-known DOJ division turns Trump's immigration policies into binding law

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:10:05 +0000

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

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:36 +0000

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 paint a worrisome picture.

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Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned ICE was responsible

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:26:24 +0000

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. NPR's Juliana Kim reports.

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Why efforts to get college students to vote may get harder

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:54:02 +0000

To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data, as NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports.

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Americans are getting bigger tax refunds, but few are noticing the benefit

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:18:10 +0000

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 changes benefit them. NPR's Stephan Bisaha reports.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:56:05 +0000

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

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In rare public statement, Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:16:27 +0000

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 to President Trump by him. NPR's Saige Miller reports.

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What's behind Trump's seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:42 +0000

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 say his lack of enthusiasm is calculated. NPR's Katia Riddle reports.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement elected

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:55:05 +0000

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 the remainder of Greene's term.

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Vance visits Hungary to bolster support for prime minister ahead of election

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:43:01 +0000

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 reports.

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Will 'Alligator Alcatraz' be closed?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:50:03 +0000

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 environmental damage to the Everglades.

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This woman is at the center of the legal claim against Trump's ballroom project

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:33:04 +0000

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 ballroom complex. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:29:09 +0000

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 program. NPR's Chris Arnold and Quil Lawrence share their reporting.

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Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:38:36 +0000

Some advocates say that a key part in the debate over birthright citizenship is being overlooked. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports.

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Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:59:28 +0000

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 health threats.

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Is Iran trolling Trump?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:11:05 +0000

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 is the regime’s favorite target. War propaganda is as old as battles of centuries past — but as NPR’s Carrie Kahn reports it’s now hitting a wider audience at a furious pace.

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Your data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:28 +0000

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 personal data is coming up in just a few weeks.

NPR's Jude Joffe-Block reports.

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National Mall is a propaganda battlefield for Trump and his critics

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:22:55 +0000

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 Washington, DC.

Huge banners bearing President Trump’s face hang from several federal buildings. One within eyeshot of a statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein that went up earlier this month. NPR’s Frank Langfitt spoke with visitors about this visual tug-of-war.

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The Trump gold coin is not normal

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:58:28 +0000

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 of President Trump, staring directly at the viewer.

Federal law prohibits living people from being featured on U.S. coins – though the Trump administration believes the Treasury Department has authority here.

Moreover, it breaks a norm that dates to the beginning of the country.

Caroline Turco, a curator at the Money Museum of the American Numismatic Association, explains.

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War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:06:52 +0000

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 NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Historian talks about how Trump is forging a new world order

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:54:19 +0000

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 hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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ICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:46:23 +0000

In statements made as part of lawsuits against the Trump administration's handling of immigration enforcement, NPR found several people who said they were arrested while protesting ICE and then had officers take or try to take what appeared to be a sample of their DNA. NPR's Meg Anderson reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Trump wants more detention centers. These towns don't

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:33:24 +0000

The Trump administration's unprecedented expansion of migrant detention facilities is igniting fierce opposition in communities across the political and geographic spectrum.

NPR’s Jasmine Garsd and Kate Dario of New Hampshire Public Radio have been talking with people in communities slated to host mass detention facilities. They’ve found fierce, bipartisan opposition to the plans.

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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:28:12 +0000

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 recommended vaccines for children.

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US eyes Venezuelan oil as ties thaw and pressure over fuel prices rises

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:12:30 +0000

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 amid global tensions.

NPR's Eyder Peralta reports.

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Medicaid can now share data with ICE. Here's what that means

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:46:23 +0000

Medicaid has promised that recipients' names, addresses and immigration status would stay private for decades. A December court ruling changed that. Now, some data can be shared with immigration authorities.

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Blue cities in red states debate over how to respond to efforts to resist ICE

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:44:33 +0000

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 debate over how to respond.

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The next redistricting battle might be who is counted in state legislative districts

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:22:46 +0000

A next potential front in the redistricting war could involve who is counted for state legislative districts, as NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports.

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Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran Voice of America, mass layoffs void

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:15:37 +0000

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, including mass layoffs.

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Justice Department says it will defend Trump's order targeting 4 law firms

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:01:46 +0000

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.

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Trump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with Iran

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:40:36 +0000

The Trump administration's justification for war in Iran is exacerbating tensions within the president's political coalition and highlights an increasing disagreement on what "America First" means.

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Heightened alert in the U.S. after Trump ordered attacks on Iran

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:42:22 +0000

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 also on heightened alert for any potential attacks.

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Trump says more American troops will 'likely' die in war against Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:49:29 +0000

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 die before the conflict is over.

Then, NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, about President Trump's unilateral authorization to strike Iran.

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Community looking for answers after refugee released from federal custody found dead

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:12:45 +0000

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 dead last week. Alex Simone reports.

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How the Epstein file saga is fueling extremist conspiracies

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:06:47 +0000

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. Federal and local law enforcement shot dead a 21-year old man from North Carolina. Authorities say he was armed and entered the property unlawfully. But media reports have asked whether the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files may play a role. NPR’s domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef reports.

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Trump administration cuts some Medicaid funding to Minnesota alleging fraud

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:59:53 +0000

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 funding to the state Wednesday. Matt Sepic reports.

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Abigail Spanberger frames Democrat's midterm message in State of the Union response

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:16:25 +0000

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered Democrats' official response to President Trump's State of the Union address while Sen. Alex Padilla of California gave the Spanish language reply.

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Lawsuit alleges DHS intimidates observers

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:45:31 +0000

People who film immigration operations in their cities say federal agents are surveilling and intimidating them. In some cases, they say agents have threatened to add them to a list of domestic terrorists. A new lawsuit filed in Maine against the Department of Homeland Security argues this pattern violates the First Amendment. NPR’s Jude Joffe-Block reports.

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NPR finds DOJ withheld, removed some Epstein files related to Trump

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:32:18 +0000

The Justice Department has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor, an NPR investigation finds. It also removed some documents from the public database where accusations against Jeffrey Epstein also mention Trump. NPR's Stephen Fowler reports.

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After SCOTUS deals blow to Trump's tariffs, businesses wonder if refunds are coming

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:02:49 +0000

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 Alina Selyukh reports.

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U.S. Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White House ballroom plan

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:02:56 +0000

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.

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Judge declares mistrial in Texas ICE detention facility shooting case

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:55:06 +0000

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 Alvarado, Texas, last year. Toluwani Osibamowo reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Trump administration tries to resolve three crises with Iran, Ukraine and Gaza

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:53:42 +0000

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 advance a ceasefire in Gaza.

Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute about how the Trump administration's approach to Iran, Ukraine and Gaza aligns with national security.

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Free speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:40:40 +0000

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, arrested for their online reactions to his death. NPR's Martin Kaste reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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A town's warehouse will become an ICE detention center. The town says it wasn't asked

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:06:56 +0000

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 reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Rep. Nancy Mace says she wants Americans to know the truth about the Epstein files

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:17:15 +0000

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 versions of the Epstein files.

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Minnesota refugees, including teenage girl, sue Trump admin over detention

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:54:06 +0000

Refugees from three continents are suing the Department of Homeland Security, saying immigration agents illegally arrested and detained them as part of a Trump administration review of asylum seekers. MPR's Matt Sepic reports.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies about visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:07:42 +0000

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 testified about visiting Epstein's island.

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Trump takes aim at Colorado, a state that didn't vote for him

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:26:26 +0000

Colorado's Democratic leaders say President Trump is on a political retribution campaign against their state and the fallout will be rural communities on everything from water to planning for disasters.

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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:09:56 +0000

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, 2025. NPR's Shannon Bond reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:49:02 +0000

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 Enforcement has "gone too far," according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

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Leaders of Gateway train tunnel project sue Trump administration over withheld money

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:52:43 +0000

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 in an effort to get the funding flowing.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a symbol of the pitfalls of immigration enforcement

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:55:37 +0000

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.

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After Trump's threats, Iran's supreme leader warns attack would spark 'regional war'

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:16:13 +0000

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 regional war if the U.S. attacks. NPR's Greg Myre reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Big budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:56:32 +0000

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 Tamara Keith reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:25:45 +0000

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 Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +0000

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 since the stunning capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports.

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The rise of data centers is becoming a midterm issue for voters

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:49:11 +0000

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 House attention, as NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports.

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Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:46:23 +0000

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 in Congress compared to his first term. NPR's Tamara Keith reports.

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Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:42:07 +0000

The Supreme Court Wednesday seemed likely to block President Trump's attempt to immediately remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's governing board.

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Less personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into Trump's new term

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:22:35 +0000

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 Tamara Keith reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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How the Trump administration is using influencers to justify its immigration policies

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:13:57 +0000

A recent surge in federal agents and Trump-friendly social media influencers to Minnesota is part of a White House communication strategy that emphasizes online content to influence policy.

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Supreme Court appears likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:33:00 +0000

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 publicly funded schools. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Fed chair becomes latest target of Trump's weaponized DOJ

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:04:49 +0000

The investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the latest example of the Trump administration weaponizing the Department of Justice to go after the president's perceived foes.

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Local voting officials prepare for possible federal interference in the midterms

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:57:29 +0000

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 possibility of federal interference.

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Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:34:52 +0000

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White House says 'all options' are on the table for Greenland, including diplomacy

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:17:41 +0000

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 have fervently pushed back.

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Trump tries to offer GOP a midterm 'roadmap,' but the path ahead remains unclear

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:49:21 +0000

In a meeting with House Republicans Tuesday, President Trump tried to offer his party a "roadmap" to maintain their congressional majorities in the midterms.

Then, NPR's Michel Martin asks GOP strategist Ron Bonjean about the Republican Party's legislative priorities and challenges ahead of the midterms.

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7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:55:37 +0000

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:16:52 +0000
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 releasing all of the files in question.

Then, NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release.

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In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:57 +0000
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 dismantling efforts launched by the Biden administration aimed at expanding drug treatment. NPR's Brian Mann reports.

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"Not a peaceful protest": Part 2 of 2

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:00:01 +0000
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.

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"Not a peaceful protest": Part 1 of 2

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
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.

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Supreme Court rules against Trump in National Guard case

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:57:08 +0000
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 over the objections of its governor.

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Trump's second term marks a significant departure from his first term, analysts say

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:34:31 +0000
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Turning Point USA's conference exposes underlying rifts in the Republican Party

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:45:09 +0000
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Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:38:57 +0000
Towards the end of his first year in office this term, just 36% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the economy, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. It's his worst mark in the six years that Marist has been asking the question. NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Trump, aides back Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after candid Vanity Fair interviews

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:54:28 +0000

President Trump and his aides are rallying around Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after her frank assessments of the administration in a new Vanity Fair profile turned heads.

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Trump designates street fentanyl as WMD, escalating militarization of drug war

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:17:30 +0000
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order designating the street drug fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. NPR's Brian Mann reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Military members fear legal risk tied to boat strikes

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:59:41 +0000
U.S. service members — including staff officers and at least one drone pilot — are seeking advice from outside groups, fearing they could face legal consequences for any involvement in the Trump administration's lethal strikes on suspected drug boats. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.

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Trump administration says the U.S. seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:16:10 +0000
The Trump administration says it seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, as Congress presses for answers about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats and the admiral overseeing the strikes retires.

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Affordability 'hoax'? Public isn't buying Trump's message

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:14:40 +0000
President Trump weaved through topics at a rally in Pennsylvania Tuesday night, calling affordability a Democratic "hoax" and sharing his grievances about immigrants. NPR's Tamara Keith reports. And NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Frank Luntz about Trump's message.

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Supreme Court justices appear likely to side with president in FTC firing case

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:02:47 +0000
After hearing arguments Monday, the conservative justices on the Supreme Court seem poised to give the president the power to fire people at independent agencies like the FTC and Federal Reserve.

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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:47:45 +0000

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.

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President Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:12:26 +0000
The Trump administration continues to pivot away from electric vehicles and cleaner gas cars, with President Trump announcing Wednesday a plan to roll back the clock on fuel economy standards.

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Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:49:46 +0000

Costco has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's tariffs. The retailer joins other companies hoping to get a refund for the import taxes it's already paid.

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Disqualification of New Jersey's top federal prosecutor could upend dozens of cases

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:43:38 +0000
Alina Habba, President Trump's ex-lawyer who was tapped to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, was disqualified by a federal appeals court Monday, potentially upending dozens of cases.

Then, a former federal prosecutor weighs in on the ruling.

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Lawmakers vow to increase oversight on Trump's military strikes on boats

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:19:47 +0000

As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to intensify, some U.S. lawmakers are concerned at least one of President Trump's boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea may have been a war crime.

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Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:26:31 +0000
Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump's progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan.

Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine's posture toward a peace deal.

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U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:39:16 +0000
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning for the military to sever all ties with Scouting America, saying the group once known as the Boy Scouts is no longer a meritocracy and has become an organization designed to "attack boy-friendly spaces," according to documents reviewed by NPR.

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How Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation is changing the Republican party

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:15:26 +0000
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation is forcing the Republican party to reckon publicly with what the political landscape will look like when President Trump leaves the White House. A Republican strategist weighs in.

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U.S. presents plan to end the war in Ukraine

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:39:03 +0000

The White House presented a plan for peace to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week, but the proposal requires major concessions from Ukraine.

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Trump lashes out at reporter, highlighting a pattern of attacking press he dislikes

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:59 +0000

During a recent exchange, President Trump insulted a reporter after being asked a question he didn't like, underscoring a long-running habit of belittling journalists who are critical of him.

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Texas appeals ruling that blocked the use of a Trump-backed voting map

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:21:11 +0000
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed a ruling that blocked the state from using a voting map designed to give Republicans an advantage in next year's midterm elections.

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UN Security Council approves international peacekeeping force for Gaza

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:10:28 +0000
The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, authorizing a temporary international force to help stabilize the enclave after two years of war.

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Border Patrol arrests dozens as operation begins in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:16:50 +0000
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents made dozens of arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend. It's the latest city targeted by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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Military members worry new grooming policy will lead to discrimination

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New military standards for grooming and appearance have some worried about religious and racial discrimination, particularly the guidance that men must be clean shaven.

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White House scrambles to address voters' affordability concerns as Trump dismisses it

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:58:46 +0000

When Democrats swept last week's elections, affordability emerged as a key issue for voters. President Trump dismissed those concerns, but his administration is taking the political risk seriously.

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New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:04:35 +0000
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released three new emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Trump, raising new questions about the extent of their relationship.

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Trump floats tariff 'dividends' even while plan shows major flaws

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:13:41 +0000
President Trump has bragged many times about the revenue tariffs are bringing in – money paid by American businesses, who pass some of the costs on to consumers. Over the weekend, Trump pushed the idea of paying that money back to Americans, in the form of $2,000 payments, as NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.

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Trump issues pardons to allies linked to January 6

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:20:44 +0000
President Trump has issued pardons for 77 people, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who backed his effort to subvert the 2020 election.

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Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California Attorney General

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with California AG Rob Bonta about tariffs arguments at the Supreme Court, presidential power and the legal fights California is waging against the Trump administration.

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President Trump facing a number of domestic challenges this week

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:31:53 +0000
After a week aboard, President Trump will confront a swirl of domestic challenges this week: pivotal elections in several states, Supreme Court tariff arguments and the ongoing government shutdown.

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As benefits expire, one expert says Trump not funding SNAP is 'extraordinary'

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:21:25 +0000
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Cindy Long, a former administrator of the USDA's SNAP program, what recent court rulings mean for the millions of Americans waiting for funds to buy groceries.

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Trump's new rare earth deals unlikely to slow China's dominance

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:53:53 +0000
President Trump recently signed several rare earth agreements with Asian countries to reduce America's reliance on China. Thin on details, the deals are unlikely to dent China's dominance. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.

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Is Trump just trolling with talk of a third term?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:25:06 +0000
President Trump mentioned again this week the possibility of running for a third term. Doing so would be unconstitutional, so why does the president keep floating the idea? NPR's Tamara Keith reports.

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How Trump admin immigration agents are disguising their vehicles

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:14:05 +0000
Some federal immigration agents have been using masks to cover their faces when arresting migrants. But an NPR investigation found agents are also disguising their vehicles. NPR's Chiara Eisner reports.

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U.S. cattle farmers have beef with Trump over Argentina import plans

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:27:44 +0000
Cattle ranchers are upset at President Trump over his comments that he plans to buy beef from Argentina. Ranchers say it will hurt struggling farmers.

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Pentagon press corps gets a right-wing makeover

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:11:57 +0000

The Pentagon has announced the new members of its press corps after major news organizations refused to sign a new policy. The replacements are decidedly more partisan.

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How Trump uses "common sense" to make a political point

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:12:03 +0000

The idea of "common sense" has been central to American politics since the founding of the United States. Politicians still use the phrase all the time — perhaps none more so than Donald Trump.

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Many rural schools rely on international teachers. Trump's visa changes threaten that

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:50:56 +0000

Last month, President Trump unveiled a plan that requires employers pay a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. The impact on schools and educators will be significant. According to data from the Department of Homeland Security, more than 20,000 educators are in the country on H-1B visas — the third most common occupation group for the program. NPR's Sequoia Carrillo reports.

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He was detained by ICE. Here's what happened when he lawyered up

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:34:47 +0000
ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived; then he lawyered up. Detainees like him who can afford to pay for more due process show the pitfalls of a mass deportation approach.

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Could Trump really use the U.S. military against Americans?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:27:32 +0000
National security scholar Tom Nichols argues that Trump has taken control of the nation's intelligence and justice systems and is now testing the military's independence. He speaks to NPR's Andrew Limbong.

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For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:08:23 +0000
The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program stopped writing new policies on Oct. 1 and can't resume until it's reauthorized by Congress. That may force buyers to postpone or cancel home sales, as NPR's Greg Allen reports.

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How the Pentagon's new press policy could affect military coverage

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:18:56 +0000

Dozens of journalists will turn in their Pentagon press passes Wednesday after major news outlets said they would not sign a new Defense Department policy that put restrictions on reporting. What does the Pentagon's restrictive new press policy mean for coverage of military affairs? NPR's Michel Martin asks longtime journalist and former Defense Department spokesperson Pete Williams.

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Here's why Trump's promised logging boom faces headwinds

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:57:14 +0000
President Trump is trying to reverse the Clinton era rule that puts 59 million acres of National Forest lands off limits to timber harvest and other development. America's timber industry may not see the boom many conservatives expect, as NPR's Kirk Siegler reports.

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'Truly unprecedented:' Ex-DOJ prosecutor on 'weaponized' Justice Dept.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:05:23 +0000
A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday. The charges, which include bank fraud, come after pressure from President Trump to prosecute his political foes. NPR Justice correspondent Ryan Lucas explains the case, and what comes next. And Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor, tells NPR why the DOJ's action is 'truly unprecedented.' Honig is the author of When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ’s Pursuit of the President, from Nixon to Trump.

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Poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:30:16 +0000
What people believe about health increasingly depends on how they feel about politics, according to a new poll. NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports.

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A GOP push to restrict voting by overseas U.S. citizens continues before the midterms

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:11:15 +0000
With the 2026 midterm election approaching, U.S. expatriates and their advocates say voting faces more uncertainty than usual, as Republican officials continue a push for more restrictions on overseas voters, including U.S. military members stationed abroad. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports.

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Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:54:30 +0000
President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities such as Portland, Ore., and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration. NPR's Jaclyn Diaz and Juliana Kim report.

Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul about President Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard forces to Chicago, over state and local objections.

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Illinois governor calls National Guard deployment an 'invasion' of his state

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:15:27 +0000
Several clashes happened over the weekend between protesters and federal agents in Chicago. It comes as the Trump administration and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker fight over National Guard deployments.

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Gov't shutdown continues; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt talks to NPR

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:04:29 +0000
As the government shutdown enters its third day, the GOP-led Senate will vote for the fourth time on partisan stopgap bills. Meanwhile, the White House is threatening mass layoffs for federal workers.

Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the government shutdown.

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Retired general talks about president's use of the military in U.S. cities

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:57:17 +0000
NPR speaks with retired Gen. Randy Manner, who was once a top official in the National Guard, about the president's use of the military in American cities.

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Trump says U.S. military should be used to fight the 'enemy within'

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:55:53 +0000
President Trump told top U.S. commanders Tuesday that he plans to use American cities as a training ground for the U.S. military to fight what he called the "enemy within."

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What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:29:36 +0000
The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill — just like now. But a lot has changed.

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DACA has bipartisan support in Congress, but Republicans are following Trump's lead

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:47:25 +0000
Congressional Republicans are waiting on President Trump to signal he is ready to negotiate a permanent solution for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports.

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Experts say Trump's guidance on hepatitis B vaccine and babies is dangerous

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:03:54 +0000
In a press conference this week, President Trump said there's no reason to give babies the hepatitis B vaccine. But pediatricians and infectious disease experts say this guidance is dangerous.

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Unease at DOJ as Trump threats get even more blunt

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:53:24 +0000
President Trump is openly directing the Justice Department to go after his political adversaries, adding to a sense of unease inside the department about job security and ethical obligations. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports.

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President Trump pressures attorney general to investigate his political rivals

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:21:34 +0000
In a social media post Saturday, President Trump pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his political rivals, fueling concerns about the administration weaponizing the Justice Department.

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Trump says he plans to designate antifa as a 'terrorist organization'

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:52:40 +0000
President Trump says he plans to designate antifa as a "major terrorist organization." It's unclear how he'll go about that, but even the suggestion could have significant ramifications.

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National Guard troops in D.C. share their thoughts on the deployment

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:19:00 +0000
For the past month, National Guard troops deployed in Washington D.C. have been patrolling low-crime areas and picking up garbage. NPR spoke to some of them to get their perspective on the mission.

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Law professor says stifling free speech is no way to commemorate Kirk's legacy

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:03:28 +0000
NPR speaks with Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, about the conversation emerging around free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.

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High-profile conservative figures lead calls for critics of Charlie Kirk to be fired

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:52:02 +0000
Vice President Vance and other high-profile political figures have called for people who speak negatively online about the assassination of Charlie Kirk to lose their jobs.

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What's next in the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:12:37 +0000
NPR's Michel Martin asks former FBI counterterrorism analyst Javed Ali about the next steps in the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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Fired by Trump's DOJ, lawyers find new purpose

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:48:04 +0000
Four prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have found a way to continue public service after leaving the Justice Department. They're all colleagues again. NPR's Carrie Johnson tells their story.

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A look at recent acts of political violence in the U.S.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:08:47 +0000
The killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a university in Utah is the latest in a string of acts of political violence in recent years that have spanned the political spectrum.

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What the downward revision in jobs numbers indicates about the U.S. economy

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:56:47 +0000
What does the sharp downward revision in jobs data suggest about the health of the U.S. economy? NPR speaks with David Wessel, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

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Former head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses future of U.S. labor data

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:55:41 +0000
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Erica Groshen, former head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about employment data and what politicization of the agency could do to future numbers.

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Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting to launch a new site: Climate.us

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:29:03 +0000
Climate.gov went dark after cuts from the Trump administration. Now, a group of former employees are trying to revive it under a new domain.

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Judge rules Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:12:20 +0000
A federal judge found the Trump administration acted illegally when it froze more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. The White House says it will appeal the decision.

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Trump's use of National Guard in L.A. ruled illegal

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:51:01 +0000
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal. Meanwhile, the president maintained his intention to send troops to Chicago. Laura Fitzgerald reports.

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Trump targets fed worker unions -- but only some of them

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:37:46 +0000
The Trump administration has begun terminating its collective bargaining agreements with federal employee unions, despite multiple lawsuits challenging the move. Unions are fighting back. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports.

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What happens when the federal government owns part of a company?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:56:17 +0000
President Trump says taking a 10% stake in Intel will be good for the company and the country. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Insitiute, who disagrees.

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Trump DOJ hired lawyer who compared Jan. 6 prosecutions to the Holocaust

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:05:27 +0000
A lawyer who represented violent rioters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and compared their prosecutions to the Nazi genocide has been hired by the Department of Justice, where he is now working with the Trump administration's "Weaponization Working Group." NPR's Tom Dreisbach reports.

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U.S. sending warships to Venezuelan waters

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:45:08 +0000
U.S. warships are heading to the waters off Venezuela in a significant show of force by the Trump administration. Officials say the ship are part of the president's effort to combat drug trafficking.

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DOJ threatens legal action against some cities and states over immigration policies

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:19:05 +0000
The Justice Department says cities and states risk legal action if they fail to comply with federal immigration law. Democratic leaders are pushing back, saying their policies break no laws. Then, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson after he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi threatening criminal prosecution for impeding immigration enforcement.

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Trump administration wants government to have an equity stake in chipmaker Intel

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:35:24 +0000
The Trump administration is pursuing an unusual deal that would make the U.S. government a major stakeholder in chipmaker Intel. NPR unpacks the proposal with Bloomberg reporter Mackenzie Hawkins.

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Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:11:55 +0000
President Trump announced Monday on his social media site, Truth Social, that he plans to "lead a movement" to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the country ahead of next year's midterm elections. NPR's Ashley Lopez reports.

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Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:19:25 +0000
As the U.S. capital braces for a second week with soldiers and masked federal agents conducting "roving patrols" on the city streets, President Trump says he knows some Americans fear he's crossed a dangerous line.

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Can Trump make a deal with Russia? Europe watches closely

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:03:49 +0000
Friday's summit in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin does not include European leaders or the president of Ukraine. So Thursday, Trump and those other leaders met for a virtual summit. NPR Berlin correspondent Rob Schmitz reports.

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Trump official acknowledges: Congress has final say on census

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:34:00 +0000
Less than a week after President Trump said he has ordered a "new" census, the cabinet official who oversees the Census Bureau acknowledged Tuesday that Congress, not the president, has final say over the national head count that's used to reshape election maps and guide federal funding, NPR has exclusively learned. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang reports.

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RFK Jr. undermines trust in expertise at HHS

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:20:35 +0000
From firing vaccine experts to cutting off research funding, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined trust in expertise at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports.

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Trump's DC takeover: crime narrative doesn't match the facts

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Trump is trying to rewrite the history of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol

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President Trump has tried to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. In the latest example, the Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who urged rioters to "kill" police.

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An epidemiologist on Trump's decision to pull funding for mRNA vaccine research

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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about a Trump administration decision to end funding for research into vaccines that fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

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Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose

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The Trump administration has asked NASA employees to draw up plans to end at least two major satellite missions, according to current and former NASA staffers. NPR's Rebecca Hersher reports.

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'Without any precedent': former BLS head on fired labor official, 'rigged' claims

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World leaders are using this strategy to work with Trump

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:38:51 +0000
World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations, and get better deals too. NPR's Tamara Keith reports.

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Trump-backing podcasters air frustrations over Epstein case

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Some of the same podcasters who backed President Trump last November have grown frustrated over the handling of the Epstein case, saying officials haven't keep their word to make more details public. NPR's Elena Moore reports.

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Judge rules Trump admin can't block payments to Planned Parenthood

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:28:57 +0000
A federal judge on Monday ruled that Congress and the Trump administration are not allowed to stop Medicaid payments from going to Planned Parenthood. NPR's Katia Riddle reports.

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Medical groups worry RFK Jr. could dismiss primary care panel

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may soon dismiss the members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an advisory panel of primary care experts, raising "deep concern" from the American Medical Association and other top medical groups. NPR's Pien Huang reports.

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How much does Trump's MAGA base care about the Epstein files?

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:12:13 +0000
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how Trump's most loyal supporters think about the controversy surrounding the so-called Epstein files.

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New report puts Trump's past claims on Epstein in new light

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:50:26 +0000
The Trump administration is under pressure to release more documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. That's even after a Florida judge declined to release grand jury documents from the probe.

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Unpacking the DOJ effort to question Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

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Trump sues Wall Street Journal: what's different about his latest media lawsuit

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:32:14 +0000
In a clash of conservative titans, President Trump sued Rupert Murdoch after the 'Wall Street Journal published a story about a bawdy birthday card Trump made for the late Jeffrey Epstein. NPR's David Folkenflik reports.

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Assessing Trump's 'transactional' foreign policy, 6 months in

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:30:12 +0000
As a candidate, President Trump promised to change America's foreign policy. Six months into his second administration, NPR's Tamara Keith examines where things stand.

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Trump threatens to sue 'Wall Street Journal' over article about his Epstein ties

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The controversy surrounding President Trump and the so-called Epstein files has moved back to the legal system as he threatens to sue The Wall Street Journal and wants some case files released. NPR's Stephen Fowler reports.

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Is President Trump's MAGA coalition splintering over handling of the Epstein case?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:10:43 +0000
President Trump called Republicans who demand the release of more Epstein probe details "weaklings." NPR asks GOP strategist Alex Conant whether it's splintering Trump's MAGA coalition.

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What massive cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:49:30 +0000
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled to allow the Trump administration to resume its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What will that mean to schools, students and families?

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Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:11:11 +0000
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that it would allow the Trump administration to resume dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. NPR's Cory Turner reports.

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Polling suggests drop in support for President Trump's immigration policies

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:06:18 +0000
Polling suggests a drop in support for the Trump administration's immigration policies and its aggressive deportation agenda.

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DOGE has special access to sensitive financial data on millions of farmers

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:13:28 +0000
DOGE recently got high-level access to a database that controls billions of dollars in government payments to farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

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What kind of support does the government offer to help people in flood-prone areas?

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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume mass federal layoffs for now

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:10:28 +0000
The Trump administration can move ahead, for now, with plans to lay off hundreds of thousands of federal workers following a U.S. Supreme Court decision on Tuesday.

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DOJ sues entire federal district court in Maryland over policy on immigration cases

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:22:16 +0000
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet President Trump Monday

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:30:43 +0000
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday, when they are expected to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza.

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The GOP's massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country's debt

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:28:28 +0000
The massive tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars over the next decade to an already hefty federal debt. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

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Trump administration targets ATF, with plans to cut jobs and ease gun restrictions

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:53:36 +0000
The Trump administration has set its sights on restructuring the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, including plans to loosen gun regulations and significantly reduce its budget. NPR's Meg Anderson reports.

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New poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under threat

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:05:25 +0000
About three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to a new poll from NPR, PBS News and Marist. A similar number also see politically motivated violence as a major problem.

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The Trump administration is building a national citizenship system

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:51:04 +0000
The Trump administration has built a searchable national citizenship data system. The tool is designed to be used by state and local election officials to ensure only citizens are voting. But it was developed rapidly without a public process, and some of those officials are already worrying about what else it could be used for.

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RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers meeting wraps up

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:01:01 +0000
A panel of vaccine advisers handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. concluded a two-day meeting with votes to limit the availability of certain flu vaccines. Their concern is a preservative that has been a source of controversy despite ample evidence that it is safe. NPR's Will Stone reports.

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At NATO, President Trump defends his Iran strikes and warms to the alliance

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:08:33 +0000
President Trump was pressed on his assertion that U.S. strikes had obliterated Iran's nuclear program at the end of the NATO summit.

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Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:16 +0000
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer brings us a report on the Trump administration's plans to house migrants at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

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Trump administration defends its strikes on three nuclear targets in Iran

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:44:04 +0000
President Trump says U.S. military strikes on Iran "obliterated" Tehran's nuclear program. Although it will take time to know the full extent of the damage. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers have been critical of the action.

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A former DOGE employee gives his account of working for the operation

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:06:48 +0000
What did the Department of Government Efficiency actually accomplish under Elon Musk? And what might change now that Musk is out? One former DOGE worker is going public and sharing what he learned.

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Breaking down Trump's approach to Israel/Iran and the chance of US action

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:43:36 +0000
President Trump once distanced himself from Israel's military action in Iran. Now he's taking some ownership, and he's pushing back against political allies who oppose U.S. involvement. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports.

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Minnesota shootings come during heightened political tensions

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:15:50 +0000
Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters. NPR's Odette Yousef reports.

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Trump's DOJ makes its most sweeping demand for election data yet

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:09:37 +0000
The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding an unprecedented amount of election data from at least one state, according to documents obtained by NPR, as the DOJ transformed by the Trump administration reviews cases targeting the president's political allies and caters to his desire to exert more power over state voting processes.

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The 'surreal' view from DC ahead of Saturday's massive military parade

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:11:58 +0000
Crowds will gather on the National Mall on Saturday for a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the army. It also happens to coincide with President Trump's 79th birthday. NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports.

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A look at public opinion polling on Trump's immigration policies and how it's changed

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:55:25 +0000
NPR takes a look at where President Trump stands when it comes to public opinion polling on immigration and how that has shifted over time.

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Why does Trump call LA protests a 'rebellion'? DHS official responds

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:14:35 +0000
Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why the administration sent the National Guard and U.S. Marines to LA.

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Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect Monday

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:19:28 +0000
The Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect on Monday, which puts a full ban on 12 countries and a partial ban on seven others.

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Public feud erupts between President Trump and former adviser Elon Musk

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:25:18 +0000
A week ago, President Trump and Elon Musk were saying fond farewells as Musk left government. On Thursday, their disagreements over the GOP budget bill erupted into personal attacks.

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Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce have been slowed by lawsuits

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:09:31 +0000
President Trump's effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce has run into roadblocks in the courts. Although mass layoffs are largely on hold, thousands of people have voluntarily resigned. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports.

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What's at stake in GOP fight over AI regulation

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:19:34 +0000
The House version of Trump's budget bill, which is now before the Senate, includes a provision that would ban state regulation of AI or 10 years. Republicans are divided over the provision. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports.

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Trump 'gold card' offers rich a fast lane to residency — for $5 million

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:21:00 +0000
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 live and work in the U.S. without going through the usual hassle or red tape. NPR's Tovia Smith reports.

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How President Trump is changing presidential pardons

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:11:07 +0000
NPR's Mara Liasson explains how President Trump is transforming the power of presidential pardons.

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Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What's next for DOGE?

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:43:21 +0000
Elon Musk is leaving his role as the guiding force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative Friday after facing legal setbacks, clashes with Cabinet members and little evidence to support claims of savings or government efficiency.

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Federal court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, saying he overstepped authority

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:52:33 +0000
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 on imports from nearly every country.

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COVID shots no longer recommended for healthy kids and pregnant women, RFK Jr. says

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:26:05 +0000
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 among some independent experts.

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President Trump seeks new nuclear deal with Iran

Tue, 27 May 2025 15:29:36 +0000
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 might take to reach an agreement.

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Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:17:19 +0000
President Trump meets in the Oval Office with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bilateral relations are at their lowest since the end of apartheid.

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As Congress debates Medicaid cuts, a look at the potential impacts

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:44:26 +0000
Health economist Lindsay Allen, assistant professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, speaks to NPR's A Martinez about the impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid being debated in Congress.

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House advances Trump spending package — what's in it and what's next

Mon, 19 May 2025 15:24:13 +0000
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 still has hurdles to overcome this week. NPR's Barbara Sprunt reports.

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SCOTUS birthright citizenship case is actually a challenge to power of courts

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:45:43 +0000
The Supreme Court hears historic arguments on Thursday, as the Trump administration seeks to challenge the constitutional provision that guarantees automatic citizenship to all babies born in the United States. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

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Democrats sound alarm over GOP Medicaid proposal they say could affect millions

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:30:40 +0000
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 millions of people without health care.

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Trump signs an order to reduce drug prices, but it's unclear how it would work

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:43:45 +0000
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 developed countries, as NPR's Sydney Lupkin reports.

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Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:22:05 +0000
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 IRS for his own political purposes, in ways that may seem unprecedented.

But they're not. Former President Richard Nixon laid the groundwork more than four decades ago, when he tried to use the tax collector to punish his enemies and assist his friends, as NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

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Trump names Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C. after dropping earlier pick

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:54:31 +0000
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 controversial first pick for the job, Ed Martin.

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Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya and other countries

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:57:00 +0000
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 take in people deported from the U.S.

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SCOTUS keeps transgender military ban in place while appeals continue

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:12:15 +0000
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 justices blocked a lower court order that temporarily halted the ban's enforcement. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.

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Tariffs on movies? Trump announcement sparks global confusion

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:20:09 +0000
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 outside the U.S. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports.

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Critics warn of weaponization of the DOJ despite administration calls to end it

Mon, 05 May 2025 14:42:02 +0000
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 months back in office. NPR's Ryan Lucas has the story.

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Trump's 100 days: what stands out on the economy, immigration, foreign policy

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:40:45 +0000
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 Horsley.

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Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:45:34 +0000
Republicans on the House education committee publicly unveiled their plan Tuesday to remake the federal student loan system while also cutting more than $330 billion in federal spending to help offset the cost of extending President Trump's tax cuts.

The Republican proposal includes eliminating previous income-contingent loan repayment options and replacing them with one "Repayment Assistance Plan." It also ends the Grad PLUS loan program, sets strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and envisions a new system whereby colleges and universities are forced to reimburse the federal government for a share of the debt when their students fail to repay their loans. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Cory Turner.

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Marc Short, former chief of staff to VP Pence, discusses Trump's 100 days in office

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:01:00 +0000
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 his first term.

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What happens when the federal government stops funding university research

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:24:05 +0000
The federal government has cancelled about 11 billion dollars worth of university research funding, and is threatening to cut more. When the federal government stops funding research, there's no one else to take on those costs. NPR's Elissa Nadworny has the story.

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'A slippery slope:' critics say deportations skirt due process all deserve

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:57:48 +0000
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 rights that all people in the U.S. deserve. NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports.

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Oil companies expected a big business boom under Trump. Now they're worried

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:30:47 +0000
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 oil company profits appears to have faded amid growing fears of a recession. NPR's Kirk Siegler has the story.

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Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:10:04 +0000
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 Frank Langfitt reports. Read more here.

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Unpacking the latest controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:57:27 +0000
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 strikes by a senior military official. NPR's Tom Bowman has the story.

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Supreme Court temporarily halts new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:30:58 +0000
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act in an uncharacteristic middle-of-the-night order on Saturday.

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The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:17:52 +0000
The Trump administration is substantially scaling back the State Department's annual reports on international human rights to remove longstanding critiques of abuses such as harsh prison conditions, government corruption and restrictions on participation in the political process, NPR has learned. Graham Smith has the story.

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Judge rules there is 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over deportations

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:54:09 +0000
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 deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

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What Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case says about the Trump administration and the courts

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:48:26 +0000
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 professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

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U.S. soybean farmers urge Trump to ease tariffs on China to protect their industry

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:54:47 +0000
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 the American Soybean Association.

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White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:20:10 +0000
The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to study the physical and mental health effects of undergoing gender transition, including regret. The research comes at a time when the administration has cut hundreds of grants for research into health issues affecting the LGBTQ community.

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President Trump blinks on tariffs

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:21:35 +0000
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.

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Trump is getting a physical. What will be included in the report?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:44:43 +0000
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.

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Tariff forecast: higher prices, slower growth, no sign of an off-ramp

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:57:23 +0000
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 explains why there may not be one.

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How free speech is changing under Trump

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:00:03 +0000
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 lawyers, scientists, students, teachers and others over several weeks to understand why. This episode, the first installment of their series, "The State of the First Amendment: The Right From Which All Other Rights Flow."

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Why local cops are now more likely to know if someone is wanted by ICE

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:53:46 +0000
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 to know if someone is wanted by ICE. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.

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Who loses in Trump cuts to universities? Former Obama official reacts

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:34:05 +0000
The Trump administration pledged this week to withhold millions from various colleges and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University and Harvard University. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, the vice provost for global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, says the administration's move to cut funding amounts to a war on higher education. He speaks to NPR's Ailsa Chang.

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Trump says he's 'not joking' about a third term. What's going on?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:17:24 +0000
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 two-term limit for the presidency. NPR's Domenico Montanaro explains.

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Out-of-state billionaires spend big money in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:12:17 +0000
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, George Soros, the Uihleins and JB Pritzker.

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Trump orders 'restoring' American history through Smithsonian overhaul

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:39:24 +0000
The "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" order removes "divisive, race-centered ideology" from Smithsonian museums, educational and research centers, and the National Zoo.

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House Intelligence Committee grills national security officials over Signal chat

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:55:40 +0000
After the publication of a Signal chat with plans for striking Houthi rebels in Yemen, Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee grilled officials over their handling of national security, while Republicans urged a focus on the mission's success. NPR's A Martínez talks with national security correspondent Greg Myre.

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Desks, wi-fi, toilet paper in short supply for some feds ordered back to office

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:48:53 +0000
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 to find out if they will be assigned to a building near where they live or asked to relocate across the country in the coming weeks. NPR's Shannon Bond and Jenna McLaughlin report. Read more.

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In legal battles over his agenda, Trump puts support for his policies to the test

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:37:49 +0000
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 administration's legal challenges to stay inside the courtroom.

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Did the unitary executive theory pave the way for President Trump's second term?

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:59:52 +0000
In the past month, two federal judges have ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of federal employees, including those at USDA, decisions the Trump administration strongly disagrees with and is appealing, and that has led to a stressful state of limbo. For the time being, they have jobs, but only until the appeals process plays out. It's not clear to the employee we talk to or others whether this is permanent or just another few weeks. The legal back-and-forth center on questions about the limits of President Trump's power. It is a power that was expanded by the Supreme Court last summer, through its ruling in Trump v. the United States, the immunity case.

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The future of federal support for farmers

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:25:47 +0000
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

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:16:35 +0000
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 administration will appeal the decision.

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How President Trump is testing executive power

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:21:09 +0000
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 DOJ explain why it ignored the ruling.

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More than 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:56:03 +0000
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 exclude white and Asian students.

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Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:05:38 +0000
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 executive order, issued on day one of his administration, has blocked it. But he is persisting.

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How a Kentucky distillery plans to survive during the constantly shifting trade wars

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:22:20 +0000
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 their footing and plan a path forward.

Plus, NPR's A Martinez speaks with Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, an associate dean at the Yale School of Management, about how business executives are coping amid economic policy whiplash.

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Trump backs off of Canada tariff hike as Ontario lets up on electricity threat

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:14:15 +0000
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 — tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum at double the rate of the rest of the world.

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Federal judge halts deportation of pro-Palestinian activist arrested by ICE

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:16:16 +0000
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 deportation.

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The Trump administration claims credit for a quiet border. The data say otherwise

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:34:36 +0000
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 have been falling for months.

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What cuts to global air monitoring could mean for the U.S. — and other countries

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:25:13 +0000
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 standard for measuring air quality. NPR's Emily Feng reports.

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Trump gives automakers a tariff break

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:15:30 +0000
President Trump says U.S. automakers will get a one-month break on steep tariffs for Canadian and Mexican goods.

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A recap of President Trump's Tuesday night address to Congress

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:55:49 +0000
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 tariffs. He also repeated his plans to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, and suggested that an end to the war in Ukraine might be close.

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Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, & Trump is rushing change

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:11:11 +0000
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 considering their impact, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

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Farmers will be hit hard by the dismantling of USAID

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:09:16 +0000
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 for Peace.

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Can the president override Congress on spending? It depends on 'impoundment'

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:34:26 +0000
Can the president spend less money than congress directed be spent? It comes down to a legal question around what's known as impoundment.

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How the White House's war on DEI is changing the Defense Department

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:12:46 +0000
White House's efforts to target the so-called "woke" military is impacting long-standing relationships and practices at the Defense Department, including recruiting of women and people of color.

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Republicans' love/hate relationship with the Education Department

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:51:02 +0000
The fight over the U.S. Department of Education has begun, but the battle lines are a little blurry.

President Trump says he wants to close the department, and the Senate is expected to vote soon on the confirmation of Linda McMahon, his nominee to be education secretary.

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'You can't interpret silence to be a resignation:' email stokes confusion

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:11:15 +0000
Federal employees were told they have until the end of Monday to detail what they accomplished last week or face firing. Some bosses said to hold on before replying to the email, stoking confusion. NPR's Emma Bowman reports.

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Elon Musk's role in government raises conflict-of-interest issues

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:27 +0000
Elon Musk is working to slash federal spending while also promoting his business ventures. Experts in government ethics are worried he's acting in his own best interest and not in the country's, as NPR's Tamara Keith reports.

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Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:45:50 +0000
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to give the president greater power over independent regulatory agencies — government entities Congress set up to be shielded from White House control.

Well-known independent regulatory agencies include the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which issues recalls and safety warnings; the Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversees markets; and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which insures bank deposits.

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'Nightmare Scenario:' Trump Admin Cuts Europe Out Of Ukraine Talks

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:04:07 +0000
European leaders have called an emergency meeting in Paris Monday after the Trump administration has cut Europe out of negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine. "Their worst nightmare has come true," Elie Tennenbaum, a security expert at the French Institute for International Relations, tells NPR's Eleanor Beardsley.

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DOJ official targeting Jan. 6 investigators worked on those cases himself

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:31:27 +0000
The No. 2 acting official at the DOJ, Emil Bove, has been shaking up the agency and its past work on the 2021 Capitol riot. But he also has his own history with Jan. 6 cases.

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Trump's aggressive foreign policy decisions have shaken the globe

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:09:42 +0000
Many of President Trump's foreign policy moves, including suspending foreign aid and saying the U.S. should take over Gaza, have shaken the globe.

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Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:07:03 +0000
House and Senate Republicans are charting competing courses to implement President Trump's top agenda items, including boosting funds for security along the U.S. southern border and extending tax cuts.

The Senate budget committee is expected to begin marking up a budget resolution Wednesday that begins the process of reconciliation to provide $175 billion to secure the southern border and $150 billion in new military spending.

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President Trump's second administration and Project 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:05:49 +0000
Back in April 2023, a conservative political operative named Paul Dans laid out what was basically a political battle plan. It was called Project 2025, a 900-plus-page blueprint for a future conservative president. After the plan became a Democratic talking point, Trump repeatedly disavowed Project 2025.

Politico has been looking into where Project 2025's ideas are showing up in Trump's early executive orders. And this past week, they published a breakdown of 37 different examples.

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Some states ramp up pressure on local law enforcement to aid immigration efforts

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:10:42 +0000
The DOJ's lawsuit against Chicago's sanctuary laws is the most visible effort to force local police to help with immigration enforcement. But the more serious pressure is coming from states.

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Trump carries out his 'flood the zone' strategy, creating a week of whiplash

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:32:15 +0000
This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow.

And that's likely by design.

Through this analysis, we will attempt to wade through the flood, identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.

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Georgia sheriffs slow to implement new federal immigration law due to lack of funding

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:06:38 +0000
After the murder of Laken Riley last year by a Venezuelan migrant, Georgia enacted a law meant to crack down on illegal immigration. But a lack of funding is dampening its effect.

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Trump floats idea to make Gaza Strip 'the Riviera of the Middle East'

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:59:44 +0000
President Trump suggested at a Tuesday press conference that Gaza's nearly 2 million residents should leave the Palestinian enclave and proposed the U.S. take it over and redevelop it. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Yousef Munayyer, a senior fellow at the Arab Center in Washington DC.

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President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:23:37 +0000
President Trump is trying to dramatically reshape the federal government, including remaking the federal workforce itself. While his directives are sweeping, they are facing legal challenges.

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Hegseth has signaled he may halt efforts to fight extremism in the military

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:45:41 +0000
For years, Republicans in Congress have been trying to cut Pentagon initiatives to fight extremism in the military. Now, the Trump administration may be poised to end those anti-extremism efforts.

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Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump threatens tariffs

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:50:01 +0000
A war of words and threats of tariffs brought Colombia and the U.S. to the brink of a trade war, after the Latin American ally initially said it would not take U.S. planes carrying deported migrants.

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What designating cartels as terrorist organizations means in practice

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:53:24 +0000
President Trump has signed an executive order about designating cartels as terrorist organizations. The U.S. already has tools to go after cartels, but a designation could broaden those options.

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Trump's crackdown on DEIA programs within the federal government is underway

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:45:20 +0000
Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave — and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Then, The Trump administration says it will no longer consider churches and schools off limits to agents tracking down and arresting migrants without legal status.

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Trump says he wants tariffs to start February first

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:02:32 +0000
President Trump says he's looking at Feb.1 as the day when he'll slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico — two countries his first administration negotiated a trade deal with.

Then, an executive order to rename an Alaskan mountain with the highest peak in North America wouldn't be the first name change for Denali.

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President Trump signed a slew of executive actions on day one

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:54:51 +0000
President Trump issued pardons and commutations to every defendant charged and convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which injured more than 140 police officers.

Then, President Trump kicked off a slew of executive actions related to immigration in a signing ceremony at the Oval Office on Monday evening. Hear the latest on on those policies.

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What to expect today as Trump takes the oath of office for a second time

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:19:44 +0000
President-elect Trump will get sworn in today for his second term in the White House. We preview what we know about the day.

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Trump Begins Presidency In Delicate Position, Poll Finds

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:25:26 +0000
As Donald Trump prepares to once again assume the office of the presidency, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that, despite his claims of an "unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump may have to be careful about how far he decides to go with what he wants to do.

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Special counsel Jack Smith says evidence against Trump was enough to convict him

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:23:36 +0000
The Department of Justice's long-awaited election interference report against Donald Trump, released early Tuesday, said the evidence against the president-elect would have led to his conviction at trial — if not for his election victory that led to charges being dropped. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports.

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Trump's national security team will start their Senate confirmation hearings

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:36:09 +0000
President-elect Trump's picks for his national security team will soon start confirmation hearings, after his remarks about buying Greenland, taking over the Panama Canal and making Canada a state.

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After Trump's criminal sentence, 'a new era of American history'

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:29:06 +0000
This episode: Scott Detrow talks about the legal and political implications of Donald Trump's sentence in the New York hush money case with NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and University of Baltimore Law Professor Kim Wehle. Plus: what we could learn from special counsel Jack Smith's report that may soon be released in the wake of his resignation from the justice department.

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Trump Is Sentenced In Hush Money Case

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:36:40 +0000
President-elect Donald Trump received on an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction in New York on Friday, meaning he will not face fines, prison, or any other penalties.

The former and future president appeared virtually in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday for his sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to an adult film star.

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Big tech gets ready for Trump's return

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:03:21 +0000
Trump has tapped Silicon Valley insiders to lead AI policy. There's talk of a "Manhattan Project" for military AI. Advocates are worried the risks and misuse of the technology will grow under Trump.

And, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of fact-checking on his social media platforms. Industry watchers say it's another sign Silicon Valley is trying to get in President-elect Trump's good graces.

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Four years after the Capitol riot, its meaning and legacy are still debated

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:02:56 +0000
Trump has promised to pardon many who were involved in the violence of Jan 6. Experts on authoritarianism and extremism say that promise adds to the debate over how the day will be remembered. NPR's Juana Summers speaks to Odette Yousef.

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How Trump can end the war in Ukraine, according to a former ambassador

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:45:52 +0000
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, about his recent piece in Foreign Affairs, "How Trump Can End the War in Ukraine."

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Democrats worry Trump may chip away at Biden's progress on clean energy

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:24:36 +0000
NPR's A Martínez has a conversation about the present and future of green energy in the U.S. with outgoing Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.

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Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status fear deportation as Trump returns

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:37:53 +0000
With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House next month, some are worried their protected status could soon end. Trump has vowed a massive deportation campaign and sharp immigration restrictions, including slashing the TPS program, as he tried to do during his first term at the White House.

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What the spending fight portends for the next Congress and the Trump administration

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:22:02 +0000
The federal government remains open for business. That's because Congress managed to avoid a government shutdown on Friday that would have hit families right before the holidays. NPR's Barbara Sprunt reports.

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Do election victories really give presidents a 'mandate'?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:24:44 +0000
Presidents throughout history have claimed elections gave them mandates that justify their policy plans, but that's not quite the case. NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports.

Then, Tom Homan has vowed to end the CBP One program. Now migrants seeking asylum are making their way to the Mexican border towns as they frantically try to get a coveted spot through the app. NPR's Sergio Martínez-Beltrán reports from Ciudad Juarez.

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How the GOP went from promoting free trade to backing Trump's proposed tariffs

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:43 +0000
As he prepares to take office again, President-elect Trump has threatened a wide range of tariffs. It's an about-face in the Republican Party, which once was known for boosting free trade. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben has the story.

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How Democrats & the tech industry are approaching Trump differently

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:26:11 +0000
The first time Donald Trump was elected president, blue state Democrats asserted themselves as the frontline of the resistance. Now, they say they're making an intentional decision to stay calm.

Then, the tech industry is courting President-elect Donald Trump. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years at an event at Mar-a-Lago.

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This former Trump official doesn't want a pardon from President Biden

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:45:42 +0000
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with legal analyst Sarah Isgur about her recent New York Times op-ed titled "I Don't Want a Pardon from Biden. None of us should."

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Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis pushes back on some Trump ideas

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:43:52 +0000
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Jared Polis about his thoughts on the incoming Trump administration, and the power of pardons.

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How Kash Patel has used children's books & podcasts to promote conspiracy theories

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:44:08 +0000
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to head the FBI, has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in the first Trump administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories and selling merchandise. NPR's Lisa Hagen reports.

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Who is Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:38:54 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New Yorker writer Jane Mayer about her latest article on Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth.

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Inside RFK Jr.'s nonprofit's legal battles over vaccines and public health

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:27:42 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

Children's Health Defense is an anti-vaccination nonprofit chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In recent years, the nonprofit has filed dozens of lawsuits, many challenging vaccines and public health mandates. NPR's Shannon Bond reports.

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Former FBI lawyer says Trump's plan to shake up FBI leadership is unprecedented

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:59:53 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrew Weissmann, a top lawyer at the FBI from 2011-2013, about President-elect Trump's plan to replace FBI director Christopher Wray with an ally, Kash Patel.

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Trump says he intends to nominate loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:23:13 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

President-elect Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would be replacing FBI director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a longtime ally. Patel has made controversial statements about the agency. A Martinez speaks to NPR's Carrie Johnson.

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The man who helped roll back abortion rights now wants to 'crush liberal dominance'

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:10:05 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

Leonard Leo was a key architect of the conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court that rolled back the federal right to an abortion. Now, he anticipates to exert more conservative influence on the judiciary under a second Trump presidency. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke to Leonard Leo and NPR's Carrie Johnson.

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Trump plans to use presidential power to control spending

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:21:34 +0000
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President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has already approved. But a 1974 law may stand in his way. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports.

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Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is Trump's pick for treasury secretary

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:13 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

This episode: President-elect Trump plans to nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Secretary. He'll be tasked with moving big parts of the incoming president's agenda, including tax cuts and tariffs. NPR's Scott Horsley speaks with All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang.

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President-elect Trump picks Pam Bondi as nominee for attorney general

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:52:14 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

This episode: President-elect Trump has named Pam Bondi, formerly Florida's top prosecutor, as his new nominee for attorney general. The selection comes after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew. NPR's Ryan Lucas speaks to Morning Edition host A Martinez.

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Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general, withdraws

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:15:54 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

This episode: despite what he called "excellent meetings with Senators," former congressman Matt Gaetz said Thursday he is withdrawing from consideration to lead the Department of Justice. NPR's Susan Davis speaks to Here & Now host Scott Tong.

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Sexual misconduct and drug allegations against Trump's pick for attorney general

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:22:26 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

This episode: attorney representing two women who testified before a House committee is revealing what his clients said about Matt Gaetz, the former congressman and Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Justice. NPR's Juana Summers speaks to NPR justice correspondent Ryan Lucas about the allegations.

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What Trump's pick for chief of staff reveals about women who work for him

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:43:10 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

This episode: Trump campaign manager Susie Wiles will be the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. Annie Karni of the New York Times tells NPR's Steve Inskeep what her selection reveals about women in Trump's inner circle — and why they sometimes fare better than men.

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What would massive cuts to the federal government look like?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:49 +0000
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.

This episode: what would it mean to cut trillions of dollars from the federal budget — and is it even possible? NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a think tank that supports cutting federal spending and lowering the national debt.

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Introducing Trump's Terms

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:36:34 +0000
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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Manhattan D.A. suggests postponing Trump's sentence until he's out of office

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:51:02 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR reporter Ximena Bustillo.

Manhattan judge Juan Marchand is struggling with the question of what to do with the criminal conviction against President-elect Donald Trump.

With Trump headed back to the White House, his lawyers are asking Marchand to throw out the case. But in a letter to the court on Tuesday, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg seems to be suggesting the court should wait until Trump's second term is over to sentence him.

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What happens to Trump's criminal cases now that he's won re-election?

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:00:59 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Now that Donald Trump is headed back to the White House the three remaining criminal cases against him will most likely go away.

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Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump's victory and expect to be pardoned

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:41:23 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR's Tom Dreisbach.

For many people charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Donald Trump's victory has led to celebration. Throughout Trump's campaign, he called the rioters "political prisoners" — and promised pardons on his first day in office.

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Special counsel taking steps to wind down cases against Trump before inauguration

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:12:27 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Special Counsel Jack Smith will be taking steps to wind down the federal government's cases against president-elect Donald Trump before Trump takes office in January.

For about two years Smith has been building two cases against Trump, one of them for his actions related to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the second for allegedly hoarding classified documents after leaving office in 2021.

With Trump ascending again to the presidency those cases will go away.

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Separating election facts from fiction

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:59 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Voting correspondent Miles Parks.

In these closing days of the presidential election, polling across the board has nearly every swing state in a statistical tie, meaning the election may come down to just a couple thousands votes.

No matter who wins, in the coming days we're going to hear a lot more from Donald Trump and his allies about the results.

And if history is any guide we can expect a mix of misleading information, rumors and outright lies

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Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from voter rolls

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:23:48 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered Host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR reporter Jude Joffe-Block.

Just six days before the Election, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling that allows Virginia to continue purging individuals from state voter rolls. The state says it's removing ineligible non-citizens. But Joffe-Block has spoken to U.S. citizen voters whose registrations were also canceled as part of the state's program.

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Lawsuits over Pennsylvania mail-in ballots

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:17:33 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR Voting Correspondent Hansi Lo Wang.

In the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, voters have already begun sending in their ballots by mail. Currently, there are several ongoing lawsuits across the state over whose mail-in ballots must be counted.

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The myth about noncitizen voting

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:21:17 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR voting correspondent Miles Parks and NPR reporter Jude Joffe-Block.

Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been ramping up a baseless claim that Democrats are encouraging newly-arrived migrants to vote for them in this year's federal elections. There is no evidence to support this claim of noncitizens voting and yet the narrative has taken hold among Republican voters.

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A month from election day, a Republican push to disqualify certain votes is underway

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:59:59 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR correspondent Miles Parks.

A month out from election day, Republicans have filed a number of lawsuits aimed at invalidating votes across many states. Whether they succeed or not, these lawsuits are already casting doubt on the process for many Americans.

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New evidence unsealed in federal election interference case against Trump

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:07:07 +0000
Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson about Special Counsel Jack Smith's January 6th brief.

Federal prosecutors are providing the most detailed look yet — at their election interference case against former President Donald Trump. In court papers unsealed on Wednesday, the Justice Department describes how Trump allegedly conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland's legacy

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:33:38 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson looks at Attorney General Merrick Garland's legacy at the Justice Department. Much of that legacy will be scrutinized for how he handled federal criminal cases against former President Donald Trump and prosecutions of Jan. 6 defendants.

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Can the U.S. Postal Service deliver mail-in ballots on time?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:14:31 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR voting rights correspondent Hansi Lo Wang takes a look at the U.S. Postal Service's ability to deliver mail-ballots on time for November's election.

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Georgia State Election Board votes to require ballots be hand-counted

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:43:35 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered Host Ari Shapiro speaks with WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas.

In a highly controversial decision the Georgia State Election Board voted to require a hand count of the number of ballots cast on Election Day. Supporters argue this change will ensure the integrity of the election, while opponent say the last-minute change could cause delays and confusion on election night and the days that follow.

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Georgia Secretary of State calls new certification rule "misguided"

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:14:09 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about the upcoming presidential election.

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The Republicans who stood up to Trump after the 2020 election

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:59 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow takes speaks with Dan Reed, the director of the documentary "Stopping the Steal."

In the film we hear from Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who wanted Donald Trump to win the 2020 presidential election but were not willing to break the law for him.

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"Fake electors" return for 2024 election

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:44:25 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR voting rights correspondent Hansi Lo Wang takes a look at what have been known as "fake electors" returning for the 2024 election.

Four years ago, these Republican electors gathered in seven mainly swing states where Trump lost the popular vote to sign certificates that became part of a scheme by the former president and his allies to try to overturn the election results.

This year's return of some of these Republicans as potential electors — confirmed in recent weeks through party filings to state election officials — raises questions about what they will do if Trump loses in their states again.

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Trump hush money sentencing postponed until after the election

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:18:34 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo.

New York Judge Juan Merchan delayed former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money fraud case to November 26th, after the presidential election. In May, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This is the second time sentencing has been delayed.

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The fight over whether the Jan. 6th case will make it to trial

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:13:35 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

The Justice Department is looking to salvage the federal election interference case against Trump following the Supreme Court's ruling that he has considerable immunity from criminal prosecution for acts carried out while he was president.

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New Georgia rule could lead to election certification challenges

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:59:03 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered Host Ailsa Chang speaks with Voting Correspondent Miles Parks.

Georgia recently changed a voting rule that could allow some local election boards the ability to refuse to certify results. NPR's Miles Parks breaks down the concerns over this rule change and why some experts believe the courts are a strong backstop to possible certification challenges.

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An inconceivable summer — what comes next?

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:00:59 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow takes a look back at an unbelievable summer in politics. NPR's Domenico Montanaro looks ahead at what to expect over the next 66 days of campaigning.

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New indictment against Trump in the federal Jan. 6 case

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:46:47 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered Host Ailsa Chang speaks with Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

The Justice Department has obtained a new grand jury indictment in the federal election interference case against Donald Trump. The move comes weeks after the Supreme Court gave the former president substantial immunity from prosecution.

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Trump's classified documents case is dismissed - what happens next?

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:20:22 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with Constitutional expert Kim Wehle.

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed former President Donald Trump's classified documents case on Monday. Cannon ruled the appointment of Jack Smith to special counsel was unconstitutional and therefore the indictment should be dismissed. Trump faced 40 felony counts for allegedly taking classified material and obstructing the government's efforts to retrieve them. Special Counsel Jack Smith has already filed an appeal — and this could very likely make its way to the Supreme Court.

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Trump's classified documents case has been dismissed by judge

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:44:39 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered's Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Greg Allen and Carrie Johnson.

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida. The ruling argued that the initial appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. Most legal observers saw the case as the one with the most clear-cut evidence against him.

The ruling comes after months of delays from Cannon, a judge nominated by Trump, who has come under increasing scrutiny for how she has handled this case.

Topics include:
- how Judge Cannon explained her ruling
- reaction from Trump and his team
- where the other three criminal cases against Trump stand

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Two experts on why U.S. democracy is no longer on "sure footing"

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:12:13 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky, the authors of How Democracies Die and Tyranny of the Minority.

The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruling that president's enjoy broad immunity from criminal prosecution stunned many constitutional experts. Ziblatt and Levitsky see it as the latest move that has put America's democracy in danger of "collapse." In this episode we dive into the state of America's democracy and what can be done to save it.

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The Supreme Court's immunity ruling complicates all the cases against Trump

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 18:06:14 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Domenico Montanaro speaks with former deputy assistant attorney general Harry Litman.

The Supreme Court's landmark decision on presidential immunity is complicating all of the pending legal cases against former President Donald Trump. Even the hush money trial where he was already convicted is getting a second look to determine what, if any, evidence violates the Supreme Court's ruling.

Topics include:
- Reaction to immunity decision
- How decision affects Trump's legal cases

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Nixon attorney: "Richard Nixon would have had a pass" with this Supreme Court

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:38:57 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

In 1974 the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in United States v. Nixon, that Nixon must to comply with a subpoena and hand over his White House tapes. It was a blow to Nixon's presidency and two weeks later he resigned from office. But what would've happened if today's Supreme Court was on the bench in 1974? Carrie Johnson spoke with people involved in Watergate to find out.

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Supreme Court: Trump immune from prosecution for 'core' acts as president

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:50:18 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wahle and later, NPR senior editor and political correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

In a 6-to-3 decision, along ideological lines, the Court ruled that presidents have absolute immunity for their core constitutional powers, and are entitled to a presumption of immunity for other official acts. But they also ruled that presidents do not have immunity for unofficial acts. The decision will affect the federal election interference case and the Georgia election interference case.

Topics include:
- Supreme Court immunity decision
- Federal election interference case
- Georgia election interference case

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Supreme Court sides with January 6th rioters

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:52:28 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

The Supreme Court ruled federal prosecutors improperly charged hundreds of January 6ths defendants — and potentially, even former President Donald Trump. The majority found the charge — obstructing an official proceeding — does not apply unless the Justice Department can prove a defendant interfered with official documents. Therefore solely storming the Capitol to interrupt the certification of the 2020 election is not enough to warrant the charge.

Topics include:
- Supreme Court ruling
- Impact of federal election interference case

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Retired federal judge says Cannon appears to show 'favoritism' towards Trump

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:57:14 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and with retired federal judge Shira Scheindlin.

Judge Aileen Cannon continues to make decisions in the Florida classified documents case that strike some legal observers as odd. Retired federal judge Shira Scheindlin gave us her view on Cannon's choices and why she thinks Cannon is moving slowly through pre-trial motions.

Topics include:
- Update on classified documents case
- Cannon's decisions
- lookahead to pre-trial hearing

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Republicans call for "revenge" in response to Trump's conviction

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:45:23 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

It's been a little over a week since a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial. Unsurprisingly, Republicans and conservative commentators have stood by Trump claiming, without evidence, that the trial was "rigged." Along with those false claims, conservatives are also calling for Trump to exact "revenge" if he's elected as president and back in control of the Justice Department.

Topics include:
- Republican response to conviction
- Threats of revenge
- Trump fundraising

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Trump is a convicted felon — what comes next?

Fri, 31 May 2024 20:42:37 +0000
Now that former President Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts, many Americans are wondering what comes next? Will he file an appeal? Will he be sentenced to jail? And how will his conviction affect the presidential race?

Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow gets into all these questions and more with NPR Senior Political Editor and Correspondent Domenico Montanaro and Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Topics include:
- Possible sentencing
- How conviction plays out in the campaign
- Importance of rule of law

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Trump guilty on all counts — first president convicted in a felony criminal trial

Thu, 30 May 2024 23:34:58 +0000
Never before has a former or sitting U.S. president been convicted of felony crimes. Until now.

A jury of 12 New Yorkers found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Hosts Scott Detrow and Juana Summers are joined by an NPR roundtable — Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson, Senior Editor and Correspondent Domenico Montanaro, White House Correspondent Franco Ordenez, Boston University professor Jed Shugerman, and from the courthouse, Andrea Bernstein.

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Consider This: Who made the most compelling case to jurors in Trump's trial?

Tue, 28 May 2024 22:37:51 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hand the mic over to Consider This. Host Juana Summers speaks with Fordham law professor Adam Shlahet.

Jurors heard closing arguments on Tuesday in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. It's now up to them to decide whether Trump falsified business records to cover up an alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Topics include:
- The prosecution and defense's tactics in their closing arguments
- The impact closing arguments could have on the jury's final decision
- How long it might take the jury to reach a verdict

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Here are three possible outcomes in the Trump hush money trial

Sat, 25 May 2024 16:01:53 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with legal expert Harry Litman.

Closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial are expected to begin on Tuesday. And if all goes according to plan, the jury will begin deliberations on Wednesday.

That means there's a chance a verdict is reached as soon as next week. We break down three possible outcomes the jury could reach — guilty, not guilty, or a hung jury.

Topics include:
- Prosecution and defense rest
- Jury instructions
- Possible verdicts

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In Florida a motion to dismiss, in Georgia an election

Wed, 22 May 2024 22:49:28 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR correspondent Greg Allen.

In Florida, Federal Judge Aileen Cannon held a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday to dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump and two co-defendants.

And in Georgia, both the prosecutor and judge in Trump's election interference case have won elections.

Prosecutor Fani Willis won her Democratic primary and will face a Republican who interned in the Trump White House in the general election in November.

Meanwhile, Judge Scott McAfee, who's overseeing the election interference case easily won his election to his first full term after being appointed last year.

Topics include:
- Florida classified documents case
- Fulton County DA Fani Willis
- Judge Scott McAfee

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Testimony in hush money trial concludes; Trump did not testify in his defense

Tue, 21 May 2024 21:56:07 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Testimony in Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York is now in the books. The prosecution and the defense have rested, and Trump did not testify.

Topics include:
- Testimony from the defense's witnesses
- What's next

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Cohen's testimony concludes and the prosecution rests its case

Mon, 20 May 2024 22:22:53 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

The prosecution has rested its case with the conclusion of its star witness Michael Cohen in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Topics include:
- Cohen's testimony
- What's next

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Has the prosecution proved its case against Trump?

Sat, 18 May 2024 16:06:42 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo and Boston University law professor Jed Shugerman.

The prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen was on the stand for three days this week. He testified about the alleged scheme to pay off adult film star Stormy Daniels and the alleged business fraud that followed. Cohen placed former President Trump at the scene saying he was aware and involved in the alleged cover up.

But Cohen is an admitted liar and the defense called into question his credibility.

Cohen is expected back on the stand on Monday and is likely the prosecution's final witness. Closing statements may begin as soon as Tuesday.

Topics include:
- Michael Cohen testimony
- What prosecution needs to prove
- What's next

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Trump's defense tries to cast doubt on Michael Cohen's credibility

Thu, 16 May 2024 22:13:59 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo.

The prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen was back on the stand today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Trump's defense team took direct aim at Cohen's credibility, asking him about his criminal history, times he's lied and questioned his memory of events.

Topics include:
- Cross-examination of Cohen
- What's next

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Trump's defense team grills Michael Cohen in cross-examination

Tue, 14 May 2024 22:31:35 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein and attorney Kim Wehle.

Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen spent a second day on the witness stand testifying against his one time boss. Cohen mostly testified about purposefully mislabeling checks, false receipts and his previous loyalty to Trump.

Cohen was aggressively cross-examined by Trump's defense team over social media statements he's made about Trump and whether he wants to see Trump in jail. Cohen is expected to be the final witness for the prosecution then defense will present their case to the jury.

Topics include:
- Cohen testimony
- Cross-examination of Cohen

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Former fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand in Trump's criminal trial

Mon, 13 May 2024 22:40:07 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein and attorney Andrew Weissmann.

Donald Trump's former personal attorney and "fixer" Michael Cohen gave an extended, first-hand account of what happened in the turbulent months at the end of the 2016 campaign.

At the New York criminal courthouse, Cohen said that then-presidential candidate Trump directed him to negotiate an agreement with adult film actor Stormy Daniels.

Topics include:
- What Cohen said on the stand
- If Cohen's testimony is necessary in this case
- A preview of the defense's strategy for cross examination

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Stormy moments in Trump's hush money trial

Sat, 11 May 2024 17:52:06 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and Boston University law professor Jed Shugerman.

This week adult film actress Stormy Daniels testified about her alleged sexual encounter with former president Donald Trump in 2006. Daniels described the encounter, which Trump denies took place, in great detail. Although whether or not Trump and Daniels had sex is not what the jury will rule on, it is the alleged event that led to a payment 10 years later that lies at the heart of the case.

Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen is expected to testify on Monday. His testimony will be key for the prosecution's case. And calling Cohen's testimony into question will be a top priority for Trump's defense team.

Topics include:
- Stormy Daniels' testimony
- Stormy Daniels' impact on the case
- Michael Cohen to testify

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Day two of Stormy Daniels testimony in hush money trial

Thu, 09 May 2024 22:49:19 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels took the stand for the second time in the New York hush money case. The defense continued their cross-examination of Daniels attempting to highlight inconsistencies in her story about meeting Trump in 2006. Defense attorneys questioned whether Daniels was out to make money, asking her about a book deal and documentary she was in.

Topics include:
- Stormy Daniels testimony
- Cross-examination

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An indefinite delay in Florida, an appeal granted in Georgia

Wed, 08 May 2024 20:44:01 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

In Florida, Judge Aileen Cannon delayed a trial over Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents indefinitely, citing the backlog of pre-trial motions that must be handled before a trial date can even be set. This all but ensures that the trial will not happen before the November election.

In Georgia, an appeals court has agreed to hear Trump's challenge to the decision that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the state's election interference case. Willis was previously accused of having a conflict of interest because of a relationship she had with a prosecutor she hired. After holding a lengthy hearing earlier this year, Judge Scott McAfee ruled Willis could stay on the case but noted there was an "appearance of impropriety."

Topics include:
- Documents case delayed
- Georgia election interference appeal

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Tensions flare as Stormy Daniels testifies about Trump and hush money scheme

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:46:58 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein and later, former White House special counsel Ty Cobb.

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels testified about her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006 and hush money payment in 2016. Tensions were high as Daniels detailed her experience with Trump, sometimes in a level of detail that drew multiple objections from the defense and a mistrial request that was denied by the judge.

Separately, former White House special counsel Ty Cobb discussed the possibility of Trump being sent to jail if he violates the judge's gag order again. Judge Juan Merchan has already found Trump violated the order 10 times and fined him 10 thousand dollars.

Topics include:
- Daniels testimony
- Cross-examination of Daniels
- Gag order
- Can Trump be sent to jail

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After 10th gag order violation, judge threatens Trump with jail

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:10:07 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump has violated a gag order in his New York criminal trial for a 10th time. Merchan threatened the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.

Topics include:
- Judge Merchan's reaction to Trump's latest violation
- How this admonishment differs from other times Trump has tussled with judges
- Highlights from Monday's testimonies

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Tearful testimony and a contempt of court ruling

Sat, 04 May 2024 20:09:15 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Ximena Bustillo and former New York Prosecutor Tristan Snell. He's a former New York prosecutor who led the state's case against Trump University, and author of the book Taking Down Trump.

The third week of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial ended with a high-profile witness: former Trump aide Hope Hicks. She testified about the Trump campaign's damage control efforts in the 2016 election and even took a break after briefly breaking down on the witness stand.

Earlier in the week, Judge Juan Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for contempt of court for violating a gag order. And on Thursday prosecutors asked Merchan to hold him in contempt for a second time for recent comments he's made about jurors and witnesses.

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Jurors hear secret recording of Trump discussing payment to former Playboy model

Thu, 02 May 2024 22:13:18 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Stormy Daniels' former attorney Keith Davidson wrapped up his testimony on Thursday in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump.

The jury heard some dramatic audio of Trump and his former lawyer Michael Cohen talking about payments to former Playboy model Karen McDougal and Daniels. But the defense became combative in cross-examining Davison.

Topics include:
- Davidson's testimony
- Tape of Trump and Cohen played for the jury
- What's next for proceedings

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Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money trial

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:50:22 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with political reporter Ximena Bustillo.

Judge Juan Merchan fined former President Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order that prohibited him from speaking out about potential witnesses and others involved in his hush money trial.

Jurors also heard from four witnesses as testimony continues in the trial.

Topics include:
- The gag order against Trump
- Testimonies of Gary Farro, Robert Browning, Phillip Thompson and Keith Davidson
- What's next when proceedings pick back up on Thursday

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Week one of testimony in hush money trial, plus Supreme Court weighs immunity

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:05:13 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by law professor Kim Wehle.

This was the first week of witness testimony in former President Donald Trump's New York hush money trial. The prosecution used their witnesses to establish Trump's knowledge and involvement in hush money payments for his alleged electoral benefit. Trump's defense team cross-examined witnesses countering that framing with the idea that this is politics as usual.

Meanwhile, at the Supreme Court, justices heard oral arguments over whether Trump is immune from criminal prosecution. Although the justices seemed skeptical of granting Trump absolute immunity, it appeared the majority of the conservatives justices seemed opened to granting some sort of immunity for presidents.

Topics include:
- Week one of testimony in hush money trial
- David Pecker testimony
- Supreme court and immunity

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Witness cross-examined in hush money trial, plus new indictments in Arizona

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:35:51 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein about the latest in the New York hush money trial. Later, election law professor Edward Foley explains the fake elector indictments out of Arizona.

In a New York courtroom, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker took the stand for his third day of testimony. In his testimony Pecker said Trump had intimate knowledge of hush money payments from the very beginning. Pecker was then questioned by Trump's defense team, who tried to poke holes in his story.

In Arizona, 18 people have been indicted for their alleged efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election. They include some of former President Donald Trump's closet allies — former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. Trump himself was listed as an unindicted co-conspirator. Arizona becomes the fourth state to criminally charge people related to the fake electors scheme.

Topics include:
- Hush money trial testimony
- Cross examination begins
- Fake electors scheme

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Supreme Court likely to deny blanket immunity but could limit scope of prosecution

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:06:56 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg, Washington Desk Senior Editor and Correspondent Ron Elving, National Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and former White House Counsel Neil Eggleston.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution. A majority of the justices appeared skeptical of blanket immunity. But some of the conservative justices hinted at the need for some immunity for certain actions taken while in office. The speed at which the court releases an opinion could determine whether the federal election interference case goes to trial before the November election.

Topics include:
- Justices' questions
- Scope of immunity
- Private vs official acts
- Impact on federal election interference case

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Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on presidential immunity

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:02:17 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

On Thursday the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution.

Trump is charged with four counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. But he is claiming since he was president at the time he cannot face prosecution. If the Supreme Court sides with Trump, the federal election interference case is dead. If they side against him, the case moves forward, but the likelihood of it going to trial before the November election is slim.

Topics include:
- Immunity arguments
- Why did the Supreme Court take this case
- Potential trial timeline

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Witness describes 'catch and kill' scheme to help Trump's 2016 campaign

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:09:18 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with political reporter Ximena Bustillo.

David Pecker, former publisher for the National Enquirer, took the stand for a second day of testimony. Pecker explained that starting in 2015 he, Michael Cohen and Donald Trump had a deal that involved the National Enquirer buying negative stories about Trump and never publishing them – an arrangement also known as 'catch and kill.' Pecker said this was done to help Trump with his 2016 campaign. In addition, he described planting negative stories about Trump's 2016 rivals, such as the Clintons, then presidential candidate Ted Cruz and other Republican front runners.

The prosecution also argued that Trump violated the gag order placed on him at least 11 times in recent weeks. They cited posts on Truth Social and comments Trump made outside the courtroom about potential witness Michael Cohen and the jury. The judge has yet to make a ruling.

Topics include:
- Gag order
- Catch and kill deal
- What's next

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Prosecutors argue "election fraud, pure and simple" in Trump hush money case

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:09:43 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hand the mic over to Consider This.

Host Juana Summers speaks with defense lawyer Daniel Horwitz.

As the first criminal trial for a former U.S. president got under way in New York, Donald Trump looked on as prosecution and defense teams presented their opening statements to the jury.

The former president is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records, a felony in New York if done to cover up another crime.

The prosecution argued hush money payments made by former Trump fixer Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels were to buy her silence about an alleged affair with Trump. And were made at the former president's direction with the intention of influencing the 2016 election.

The defense countered it was not illegal to affect the outcome of an election and that Cohen had handled the specifics of the hush money payments.

Topics include:
- Why the prosecution is arguing election fraud
- The role Michael Cohen's credibility as a witness will play
- What to look out for as the trial continues

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Here's what you need to know about the first week of Trump's hush money trial

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:02:40 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro speaks with NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo and University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle.

The first week of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is in the books and a jury has now been seated.

Each potential juror had to answer dozens of questions and prove they could remain fair and impartial when weighing the fate of the former president, who watched the selection process from his seat in the courtroom.

Now seated, the jury will hear opening arguments in the trial beginning on Monday.

Topics include:
- What we know and can safely say about the jurors selected
- Safety concerns and security measures for jurors' protection
- Predictions for each side's case in Monday's opening arguments

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With a jury seated, safety is now a top concern in hush money trial

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:48:07 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo and domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef.

Twelve jurors and six alternates have been selected in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

The jury is comprised of seven men and five women, all of whom will remain anonymous for security reasons. On Thursday one juror who had been seated for the trial voiced concern that identifying information about her had been in the media. She was dismissed from duty. That brought to light a very real concern — keeping jurors safe and protecting their identities.

Topics include:
- Jury selection process
- Juror privacy
- Security measures

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12 jurors have been seated in Trump's hush money trial

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:32:32 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR political reporter Ximena Bustillo.

After just three days of jury selection, 12 New Yorkers have been seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Trump is charged with 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

The 12 are made up of seven men and five women, all of whom said they could be fair and impartial to Trump. Judge Juan Merchan hopes to select five alternates on Friday. Opening statements could begin as early as Monday.

Topics include:
- Jury selection process
- Trump in the courtroom

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Day one of jury selection in hush money case

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:16:34 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Today marks the start of former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial. He is charged with 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. Trump was in the courtroom for the day's events.

The morning was filled with pre-trial rulings by Judge Juan Merchan related to evidence and testimony. In the afternoon, 96 potential jurors entered the courtroom where they were asked a series of questions about subjects like their ability to be fair, their occupation and where they get their news. Some were excused while others advanced into the next round of questioning. Jury selection is expected to take two weeks.

Topics include:
- Trump in the courtroom
- Decisions on evidence and testimony
- Potential jurors questioned

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Consider This: How do you select an impartial jury when your client is famous?

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:35:25 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hand the mic over to Consider This.

On Monday, former President Donald Trump will enter a Manhattan courtroom for his first criminal trial. But before a verdict can be rendered a jury must be selected. And for Trump's legal team that is going to be a challenge.

A small number of attorneys have faced a similar challenge — how do you select an impartial jury when your client is famous?

Host Scott Detrow speaks with attorney Camille Vasquez for insight into the art of jury selection in such a case. She represented Johnny Depp in his defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Topics include:
- Jury selection
- Jury questionnaire
- Questioning potential jurors
- What to look for in a juror

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The first criminal trial of a former president begins on Monday

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 07:00:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by lawyer and former ambassador Norm Eisen.

On Monday, former President Donald Trump will enter a Manhattan courtroom as a defendant in a criminal trial. This will be the first time in American history a former president has faced criminal prosecution. Trump is charged with 34 counts related to falsifying businesses records. The prosecutor intends to connect alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to interference in the 2016 election.

Topics include:
- Election connection to hush money case
- Jury questionnaire
- Key players

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Judge's handling of classified documents case invites scrutiny from legal experts

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:00:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and NYU law professor Melissa Murray.

This week Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed one of former President Donald Trump's motions to dismiss the Florida classified documents case. Trump argued that when he left the White House he designated the highly sensitive documents as "personal" under the Presidential Records Act.

But Cannon has not prevented Trump from using that same argument as part of his defense — something Special Counsel Jack Smith pushed back against in a recent brief.

Topics include:
- Presidential Records Act
- Jury instructions
- Gag order in hush money case
- Civil fraud bond

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Threats against judges in Trump-related cases soar

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:19:32 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro speaks with Reuters reporter Ned Parker.

On Monday Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the New York hush money case, expanded a gag order to protect his own family. That's after former President Donald Trump repeatedly attacked the judge's daughter on Truth Social. In his ruling Judge Merchan wrote, "the threat is very real."

This follows a recent report out from Reuters that found threats against federal judges, prosecutors, judicial staff and court buildings has tripled since 2015. Judges in federal Trump-related cases often receive death threats, credible enough to warrant protection from the U.S. Marshals Service.

Topics include:
- Increase in threats
- Connection to Trump
- Judges and U.S. Marshals' response

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Former Supreme Court Justice Breyer on the dangers of constitutional 'textualism'

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:00:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

In Breyer's new book Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism, Breyer explains why he finds textualism's popularity troublesome.

Textualism is the legal theory that argues the correct way to interpret the Constitution and statutes is to read the text as it was understood at the time the documents were written. Pragmatism, the legal theory Breyer favors, takes current social and political context into consideration when formulating a legal opinion.

In Breyer's view, textualism can weaken the public's faith in the rule of law and poses risks for the health of nation.

However, Breyer was reluctant to comment on cases pending before the court, like former President Donald Trump's claim he is immune from criminal prosecution because of presidential immunity.

Topics include:
- Pragmatism vs. textualism
- Public opinion of the court
- Trump and immunity

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NPR Politics Podcast: Trump's civil fraud judgement dropped to $175 million

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:27:53 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hand the mic over to the NPR Politics Podcast

Former President Donald Trump got a brief reprieve in his New York civil case, as the amount he owes to secure a $454 million bond has been temporarily reduced on appeal.

In another New York courtroom the judge overseeing the criminal hush money case set a new trial date — April 15th. The case was originally set to go to trial on March 25th but was delayed due to prosecution and defense receiving new documents from the U.S. attorney's office.

NPR Politics Podcast host and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram is joined by justice correspondent Carrie Johnson and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

Topics include:
- Civil fraud judgment lowered
- Impact on Trump campaign
- Next steps

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Trial for Donald Trump's hush money case will begin on April 15

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:07:36 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

An appeals court has cut the bond former President Donald Trump has to post from $454 million to $175 million in his civil fraud trial. The news came the same day as the deadline before the New York Attorney General could start seizing Trump properties to pay off the massive judgement. And in a separate New York court, a judge sharply rebuked Trump's lawyers in his hush money criminal case and set a trial date for April 15.

Topics include:
- How Trump bargained his way to a lower bond
- Trump's response to the criminal case against him going forward
- Next steps

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Here's what you need to know about the New York hush money case

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined law professor Kim Wehle.

On the eve of what should have been the start of the New York hush money trial we dive into the details of the case:

Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 counts related to payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels over an alleged affair she had with Trump. The payments were made in the fall of 2016, just months before the election.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is claiming those payments are a form of election interference, with the theory being by paying off Daniels, Trump prevented information about the alleged affair from reaching voters.

The case has been delayed to give the Trump team time to sort through hundreds of thousands of documents.

Meanwhile, Trump's $454 million civil fraud judement is due in less than 48 hours. His lawyers are claiming they are unable to come up with the bond to pay the judgment. We look into what could happen if Trump does not pay the state of New York.

Topics include:
- New York hush money case
- Southern District of New York documents
- Civil fraud judgement due
- What happens if Trump can't post the money

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What happens if Trump can't pay his $454 million civil fraud penalty?

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:42:06 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Former President Donald Trump is claiming he cannot secure a bond for roughly half a billion dollars to cover the judgment from his New York civil fraud trial. Lawyers for Trump claim they approached 30 companies and four brokers and none were willing to give Trump the $454 million bond. Trump has until March 25th to file the bond or risk having some of his assets seized.

Topics include:
- Bond deadline
- Possible appeal
- Possible asset seizer

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In Georgia a resignation, in New York a delay

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:20:38 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and Georgia politics reporter Sam Gringlas.

Judge Scott McAfee ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on the Georgia election interference case but only if she removes special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Wade later resigned in a letter to the district attorney.

Willis and Wade had come under fire for having a relationship that Trump and his co-defendants argued was a conflict of interest. Judge McAfee said in his ruling that the defendants did not meet the burden of proving the relationship was a conflict of interest but found "a significant appearance of impropriety" in the prosecution team.

And in New York, the judge overseeing the hush money case officially delayed the start of that trial to mid-April. Jury selection was originally set to begin on March 25.

Topics include:
- Nathan Wade resigns
- What decision means for the case and Willis
- Delay in New York hush money case

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Judge denies one of Trump's motions to dismiss classified documents case

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:34:44 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with correspondent Greg Allen.

Judge Aileen Cannon held a pre-trial hearing where Trump's defense team argued two motions to dismiss charges against the former president in the classified documents case. Judge Cannon quickly denied one of the motions but has yet to rule on the other. During the hearing she appeared skeptical of both arguments presented by the Trump team.

Topics include:
- Presidential Records Act
- Espionage Act
- Trump in attendance

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Judge dismisses six counts in Georgia election interference case

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:09:41 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Georgia politics reporter Sam Gringlas.

The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case has dismissed six criminal counts against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.

Three of those counts specifically apply to Trump. They all involve alleged attempts to solicit public officials to violate their oaths of office. An example of that is the telephone call Trump made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Jan. 2, 2021, during which Trump asked the secretary to find him 11,780 votes to overturn the election.

Trump's now facing 10 criminal counts instead of 13. Prosecutors can re-file the dropped charges but it's unclear if they will.

Topics include:
- Possible new indictment
- What comes next for the case

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Trump wins in court and at the ballot box

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:24:55 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Carrie shares new reporting she has on the possible timeline for the federal election interference case. We also discuss Super Tuesday results and if exit polling gives us an indication on how Republican voters are thinking about former President Donald Trump's legal troubles.

Topics include:
- Timeline for federal election interference case
- Supreme Court's Colorado ballot decision
- Super Tuesday
- Update on classified documents case

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Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on the ballot

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:45:21 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hear from NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg.

The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the ballot in Colorado and other states. The justices concluded the constitution does not allow states to use the 14th amendment to bar presidential candidates from the ballot.

Topics include:
- Details on the majority opinion
- Split among the Justices
- Possibility of congressional enforcement

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Supreme Court could end up delaying the Jan. 6 trial past the election

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 21:18:39 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by constitutional expert Kim Wehle.

This week the Supreme Court announced they will consider former President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from criminal prosecution. That decision has left the federal election interference case in limbo, complicating the chances that the case will go to trial before the November election.

Topics include:
- Timeline for federal election interference case
- Why the Supreme Court is considering Trump's immunity claim
- Justice Clarence Thomas and recusal
- Update on classified documents case

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Still unclear when classified documents case will go to trial

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:37:47 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Alisa Chang speaks with correspondent Greg Allen.

Judge Aileen Cannon held a pre-trial hearing in the Florida classified documents case where former President Donald Trump is facing 40 criminal charges. One of the top issues facing Judge Cannon is confirming the start date, but Friday's hearing ended with no clear answer to when this case might go to trial.

Topics include:
- Political calendar vs legal calendar
- Timeline with other criminal trials
- Trump in attendance

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High stakes for the Supreme Court as it takes on Trump's immunity case

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:38:31 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hear from NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg.

There are lots of questions surrounding the Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments over whether former President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution. The court is notoriously secretive; Nina Totenberg tries to read between the lines for an explanation.

Topics include:
- Supreme Court's decision
- Importance of the political calendar
- History of the Supreme Court & the presidency

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Supreme Court to consider Trump's immunity claims

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:59:19 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg.

The Supreme Court has decided to hear oral arguments over whether former President Trump is immune from federal prosecution. A three-judge panel previously ruled that Trump did not have broad immunity. The justices will hear arguments the week of April 22nd.

Topics include:
- Supreme Court's decision
- January 6th trial timeline
- How this affects the other cases

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Trump owes about half a billion dollars in legal penalties — how will he pay for it?

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:13:36 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and author of three books about Trump David Cay Johnston.

Over the course of four weeks former President Donald Trump was slapped with nearly half a billion dollars in legal penalties. First a jury ordered him to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million. Then a judge ordered him to pay nearly $355 million, plus $100 million in interest, for fraudulent business practices. We look into how Trump could pay these penalties and how he's paying for his lawyers.

Topics include:
- Importance of wealth to Trump's image
- Civil fraud and E. Jean Carroll decisions
- How Trump could pay legal penalties
- How Trump is paying his lawyers

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A trial date set in New York and an indignant prosecutor in Georgia

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:00:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro are joined by New York University law professor Melissa Murray.

This week we saw developments in all four of the criminal cases facing former President Donald Trump. We also got decision in the New York civil fraud case, where a judge ordered Trump to pay $355 million and banned him from doing business in New York for three years. But we're focusing on two of these cases — the New York hush money case and the Georgia election interference case.

First in New York, a judge ruled the case will go to trial on March 25th; making it the first time in American history a former president will be a defendant in a criminal case.

In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis surprised everyone when she took the stand in her own defense. Defendants in the Georgia election interference case are trying to have Willis removed for allegedly financially benefitting from a relationship she had with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

Topics include:
- Trial date for New York hush money case
- Importance of the hush money case
- What jury selection may look like
- Georgia election interference case
- What happens if Willis is removed

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Trump ordered to pay nearly $355 million in civil fraud case

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 23:41:27 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Juana Summers speaks NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

A New York judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and his companies to pay nearly $355 million in penalties for inflating the value of his properties and other assets. The verdict also banned Trump from operating his New York business and applying for loans in the state for three years. This follows a sometimes contentious three-month trial that was decided by a judge and not a jury.

Topics include:
- Civil fraud verdict
- Money owed
- Possible Trump appeal

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Trial date set in New York hush money case, Fani Willis takes the stand in Georgia

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:04:15 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks NPR's Andrea Bernstein and Georgia politics reporter Sam Gringlas.

On March 25th the New York hush money case will go to trial, making it the first time a former president will be defendant in a criminal trial. Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 counts related to falsifying business records during the 2016 campaign in order to keep past affairs a secret. This will be the first of the four criminal cases to go to trial.

In Georgia, an evidence hearing was held over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the election interference case. Willis is accused of having an improper relationship with Nathan Wade, a prosecutor she hired to work on the case. They have acknowledge the relationship but denied Willis financially benefited from it. Willis and Wade both took the stand in defense of themselves.

Topics include:
- Trial schedule for New York hush money case
- Evidence hearing for Georgia election interference case
- Efforts to disqualify Willis
- Willis and Wade testimony

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It could be a consequential week in all four criminal cases against Trump

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:39:08 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Juana Summers speaks with senior political correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

Former President Donald Trump is facing a big week in all four of the criminal cases against him.

Two of the biggest developments are set to come out of New York and Georgia. In the New York hush money case, a judge will determine this week if the case will begin as scheduled on March 25th. Meanwhile, in Georgia, a hearing is set this week to determine whether Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from the state's election interference case over allegations she misused public funds. At the same time, the Supreme Court is considering whether to weigh in on a lower court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution in the Jan. 6 case. And in the classified documents case, the judge is considering Trump's lawyers' motion to postpone deadlines that could push the case back from its scheduled May 20th start date.

Topics include:
- Immunity appeal
- Florida classified documents case
- Trial schedule for New York hush money case
- Georgia evidence hearing

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Trump's mixed week: a possible boost from one court and a setback from another

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 08:00:52 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by former US attorney and deputy assistant attorney general Harry Litman.

It was a big week in the Trump legal world. There was the decision on presidential immunity, spoiler alert - he doesn't have it. And then there were those Supreme Court oral arguments in the Colorado ballot case, where the justices seemed skeptical of an individual state being able to disqualify Trump from seeking office again. To cap off the week, President Biden was exonerated in a separate classified documents investigation, but the special prosecutor's report questioned the strength of Biden's memory.

Topics include:
- Immunity decision
- Supreme Court oral arguments
- How the immunity and Colorado cases intersect
- Is Biden's document situation similar to Trump's
- Predictions on future decisions and timeline

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Justices push lawyers on question of Trump's eligibility to run for another term

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:53:01 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg, Washington Desk Senior Editor and Correspondent Ron Elving and UCLA law professor and election law expert Rick Hasen.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over whether former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for office on the basis of Section 3 of the 14th amendment. The justices sparred with attorneys from both sides, questioning their justification to remove or keep Trump on the ballot. The justices appeared skeptical of individual states having the power to decide who is able to run for president, at least without congressional action.

Topics include:
- Trump's legal argument
- Colorado's legal argument
- Justice's reactions
- What's next

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The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump should remain on the ballot

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:17:46 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the Colorado ballot case. This case centers on whether former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for office on the basis of Section 3 of the 14th amendment. The once little-known clause bars anyone who swore an oath to support the Constitution and then "engaged in insurrection" against it from holding office. The Colorado Supreme Court determined that Trump had engaged in an insurrection and removed him from the state's primary ballot.

Topics include:
- Origins of the case
- What to look for during the arguments
- Trump's defense arguments

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Trump does not have broad immunity, appeals court decides

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:44:25 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Former President Donald Trump does not enjoy broad immunity from federal prosecution. That was the ruling from a three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit. The judges also gave Trump six days to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Topics include:
- Details of the D.C. Appeals ruling
- Political and legal calendar
- What's next

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Georgia on our minds

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:59:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, guest host Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro are joined by constitutional expert and lawyer Kim Wehle.

Now that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has admitted to having a relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade, there continues to be calls for her removal from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Legally she may not be required to step aside. But politically, the relationship complicates the perception of the case in the public eye. We also preview oral arguments taking place on Thursday at the Supreme Court in the Colorado ballot case that could determine whether Trump is eligible to run for office.

Topics include:
- Fani Willis' motion
- What's next in the Georgia election interference case
- Preview of Supreme Court oral arguments
- How section 3 of the 14th Amendment applies

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Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor in Georgia case, denies wrongdoing

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:50:55 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with political reporter Stephen Fowler.

In a court filing on Friday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis admitted to having a relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade, but denied any misconduct. Willis hired Wade to prosecute the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump. In the 176-page brief, Willis said allegations that she and Wade financially benefit from prosecuting the case are "meritless" and asked the judge to deny the request to dismiss her and the case without an evidentiary hearing.

Topics include:
- Willis' defense
- Effect on criminal case
- What comes next

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Two historians argue that the 14th amendment disqualifies Trump from the ballot

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:31:42 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with historians Jill Lepore and David Blight.

Lepore and Blight have submitted a friend of the court brief to the Supreme Court ahead of oral arguments on whether former President Donald Trump should remain on the Colorado ballot.

Colorado's Supreme Court said Trump is not qualified for the presidency under the Constitution's 14th Amendment. Section 3 of that amendment says you can't serve in federal office if you once took an oath to support the United States and then engaged in an insurrection or rebellion.

Both Lepore and Blight argue that Section three of the 14th amendment disqualifies Trump from serving again as president.

Topics include:
- Historical context of the 14th amendment
- Historical intention of section three
- What does it mean to have 'engaged in insurrection'
- Interpreting the Constitution

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Delays, delays, delays

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:57:07 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

In this episode we take a step back to look at where the four criminal cases former President Donald Trump is facing currently stand. There's the classified documents case in Florida, the hush money case involving Stormy Daniels in New York, the Georgia election interference case and the Jan. 6th federal election interference case.

Topics include:
- Updates on all of Trump's criminal cases
- Trial date speculation
- What comes next

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Jury orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:30:46 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

A jury has awarded writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in a civil defamation suit against former President Donald Trump. In a previous defamation trial Trump was found to have sexually abused and defamed Carroll. The jury in that case awarded her $5 million.

Topics include:
- How jury came up with $83.3 million figure
- Trump's reaction
- What's next

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Trump takes the stand in defamation trial

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:41:53 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Juana Summers speaks to NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Former President Donald Trump was back in court on Thursday to testify in the second civil defamation damages trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury in a separate civil trial last year awarded Carroll $5 million, finding Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump spoke briefly on the stand on Thursday, saying the allegations were false.

Topics include:
- Defense resting its case
- Trump's testimony
- Outcome predictions

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An argument for the lead prosecutor in Trump's Georgia election case to step down

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:46:07 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks to lawyer and ethics expert Norman Eisen.

We hear why Eisen is calling on special counsel Nathan Wade to resign from his post in the Georgia election interference case. Wade has come under fire for accusations of having an improper relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who hired him to prosecute the case against Trump. Neither Willis nor Wade have made an official statement regarding the accusations.

Topics include:
- Legal requirements to remove a prosecutor
- Ethical issues in the case
- Distractions to the Georgia interference case

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Trump's legal and political strategy seems to be working...for now

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:55:36 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

This week's focus: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has come under scrutiny after a codefendant in Trump's Georgia election case accused her, without evidence, of having an improper relationship with attorney Nathan Wade, whom she hired to prosecute the case. Wade is currently going through a divorce and documents from that proceeding show Wade bought airline tickets for himself and Willis for flights together. Willis has yet to fully address the allegations and the judge in this case has set a hearing on the matter. In the absence of a response from Willis to the allegations, Trump and his allies have seized the moment to discredit her.

Topics include:
- Georgia election interference case
- Allegations of misconduct
- Update on Florida classified documents case
- Iowa caucuses results

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A day after trouncing the competition in Iowa, Trump is back in court

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:55:05 +0000
For this episode of Trump's Trials, NPR's Juana Summers speaks to NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

A day after winning the Iowa caucuses by nearly 30 points, former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom to face a second defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Last year, a jury found that Trump sexually abused Carroll in the 1990s and ordered Trump to pay her $5 million for defaming her in recent years. This second case centers around additional comments Trump made about Carroll that have already been deemed defamatory by a judge. Carroll is seeking ten million dollars in addition to what she was already awarded last year.

Topics include:
- Trump back in the courtroom
- A breakdown of Carroll's claims
- A look at what comes next

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Immune or not immune, that is the question

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:45:58 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by New York University law professor Melissa Murray.

This week's focus: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on former president Donald Trump's expansive view of presidential immunity. The three-judge panel seemed skeptical at times with the extensive scope of Trump's legal team argument — that the president could even order a political assassination and be immune from criminal prosecution so long as he wasn't convicted in an impeachment hearing. Plus we heard closing arguments in the New York civil fraud case.

Topics include:
- Scope of presidential immunity
- Strength of Trump team's arguments
- Possible appeals and timelines
- New York civil fraud case
- Georgia election interference case

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Trump goes all in on immunity

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:03:33 +0000
For this bonus episode of Trump's Trials, guest host Sacha Pfeiffer is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments from federal prosecutors and former President Donald Trump's legal team on the question of whether Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his actions on January 6th and attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Topics include:
- Arguments over the scope of presidential immunity
- Possible decision outcomes
- Political implications
- What comes next

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The January 6th insurrection lies at the center of Trump's legal battles

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:59 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman.

This week's focus: The Supreme Court officially takes up former President Donald Trump's appeal over Colorado's decision to disqualify him from the ballot. We also talk about how politics has changed in the three years after the January 6th attack on the Capitol. And we dive into the central question surrounding the federal January 6th election interference case — is Trump immune from criminal prosecution?

Topics include:
- Supreme Court decision to weigh in on Colorado disqualifying Trump from the ballot
- Presidential immunity
- Politics surrounding January 6th
- Trump & Biden campaigning on January 6th

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Maine's Secretary of State 'welcomes' Supreme Court to clarify Trump's eligibility

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 23:48:44 +0000
For this bonus episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Last week Bellows ruled that former President Donald Trump's name should be removed from the Republican primary ballot in the state, under section three of the 14th Amendment. The Civil War era provision disqualifies anyone who has engaged in an insurrection against the U.S. Constitution from running for office. For now Trump remains on the ballot until a higher court weighs in.

Topics include:
- Reasoning for this decision
- Response to criticism
- Need for U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in
- Concerns over threats

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The Supreme Court takes a pass

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:03:07 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

This week's focus: The Supreme Court and presidential immunity. The court decided they would not take up Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to fast-track arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. Instead, the case will continue to make its way through the appeals process, further delaying the trial start date. Plus Colorado's Supreme Court decision to remove Trump from the Republican primary ballot.

Topics include:
- Supreme Court and presidential immunity
- Colorado Supreme Court ruling on Trump
- Predictions on how the U.S. Supreme Court may eventually respond
- A look ahead to 2024

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Jack Smith's big gamble

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:41:05 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman.

This week's focus: the January 6th federal election interference case. Prosecutor, Special Counsel Jack Smith, made an unusual move, and sidestepped the appeals court and went straight to the Supreme Court to answer a fundamental question at the heart of the case:. Can presidents be criminally prosecuted for crimes they are allegedly committed while in office?

Topics include:
- Presidential immunity
- Does presidential immunity apply to Trump's actions on January 6th
- Predictions on how the Supreme Court may respond
- New case timeline
- An update on the New York Civil Fraud trial

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Should the Jan 6 trial be televised? Trump and many journalists say yes

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:27:36 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson. We focus on the January 6th federal election interference case led by special counsel Jack Smith. The case is scheduled to go to trial in March in Washington, D.C., and it might be coming to a TV near you.

Yes, Trump and some media outlets are requesting cameras in the courtroom. We'll talk about how likely that is, how it could impact the case and the campaign, plus some news from a couple of key swing states.

Topics include:
- How televising the trial could help and hurt Trump
- The Trump team's attempts to delay the trial
- Prosecution and defense strategies for the federal election interference case
- Trump's attempts to invoke presidential immunity
- Pro-Trump electors from Wisconsin admit President Biden won the 2020 election
- Pro-Trump electors criminally indicted in Nevada over attempts to overturn Biden's 2020 win

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Trump's trials are about to collide with the political calendar

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:08:16 +0000
This week on Trump's Trials, guest host Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro look at how one judge, Aileen Cannon, could be slow-walking the federal classified documents case in Florida. Delays in that case could impact the three other criminal trials Trump is facing — and put legal and political calendars ahead of the 2024 race on a collision course. Plus an update from the Georgia election case and the gag order from the New York civil fraud case.

Our guest is NYU law professor Melissa Murray.

Topics include:
- Judge Aileen Cannon's background & experience and questions about possible bias
- Why there've been delays in the Florida classified documents case
- Consequences if the Florida classified documents case is postponed
- The New York civil fraud gag order being reinstated
- Georgia prosecutors not offering plea deals to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani

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Why gag orders against Trump haven't stopped his attacks

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:38:30 +0000
This week, Scott Detrow and NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro discuss gag orders in multiple cases against President Donald Trump and his attempts to weaponize them politically. Plus an update in the New York Civil trial and a Colorado case you might've missed.

They're joined by NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson. Topics include:

- Gag orders in the federal election case and the New York civil fraud trial
- The legal and political challenges of implementing gag orders on Trump
- Real world consequences of Trump's verbal attacks
- Attempts in Colorado to kick Trump off the ballot

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'The boss is not going to leave under any circumstances'

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:52:53 +0000
This week, Scott Detrow and NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro discuss leaked confidential videos of two former Trump lawyers and what those videos could mean for the Georgia election interference case. Plus a new development in the January 6 case.

Their guest is NYU's Melissa Murray. Topics include:

-The potential consequences of leaked videos in court — and the court of public opinion
-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell admitting she 'didn't know much' about election fraud.
-Why it matters that a judge rejected an attempt by Trump lawyers to limit mentions of January 6 violence in the election interference trial
-The prospect of additional guilty pleas in the Georgia election interference case

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Why lawyers say 'never write anything down'

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:17:19 +0000
On this inaugural episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro break down this week's testimony from former President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka in the New York civil fraud case brought against the Trump Organization.

This week's guest is NYU's Melissa Murray. Topics include:

-Arguments in the New York case so far
-Whether Donald Trump actually cares if he loses
-Why Trump sounded a lot different on the witness stand this week than he has in the past — while Ivanka, notably, did not
-Why you should never email your family from a work account (especially if you also work with them)

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Welcome to Trump's Trials

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:57:23 +0000
NPR's Scott Detrow hosts a weekly discussion about the latest courtroom drama, testimony, and legal maneuvering in the criminal and civil cases facing former President Donald Trump — and what it all means for American democracy — with analysis from NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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