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Trump's Terms
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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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National Guard deployment in D.C. extended until 2029
4d ago00:04:22Tap to summarizeThe National Guard will remain deployed in Washington, D.C., through Inauguration Day 2029 as part of President Trump's anti-crime mission in the city, unless the president deems otherwise, the Pentagon confirmed to NPR. NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed to 'manipulate the judicial process'
5d ago00:04:54Tap to summarizeNPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler about Monday's ruling in the IRS settlement case involving President Trump.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters
6d ago00:04:47Tap to summarizeThe subpoenas came after New York Times journalists reported on security concerns related to the Qatar-donated Air Force One plane that President Trump has used.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Why did Trump swap out his new Air Force One in Turkey?
1w ago00:03:12Tap to summarizeIn a surprise switch, President Trump left Turkey in an older Air Force One plane instead of the Boeing 787 luxury jet donated by Qatar last year, raising questions about security and retrofits. NPR's Joel Rose reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Democrats and Republicans pitch different visions of America on July 4th
2w ago00:04:51Tap to summarizeBoth parties used the Fourth of July holiday to pitch their vision for the country. NPR's Mara Liasson reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Trump takes first flight on new Air Force One gifted by the Qatari government
2w ago00:03:32Tap to summarizePresident Trump took his first flight on the new Air Force One yesterday. The Boeing 747 luxury jet was given to the U.S. by the government of Qatar, raising concerns about ethics and security, as NPR's Joel Rose reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Trump's SCOTUS wins and losses this term
3w ago00:04:31Tap to summarizeTaken as a whole, it's been an overwhelmingly good year for the president with this conservative court supermajority. Three of the six conservative justices were appointed by Trump during his first term. But, the president also faced significant setbacks at the court, as 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.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Trump admin plans record-breaking July 4 fireworks show
3w ago00:04:03Tap to summarizeThe Trump administration is promising a spectacle like no other on July 4. A massive fireworks display in Washington, D.C., will celebrate America's 250th birthday — and could also break a world record. NPR's Bill Chappell reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
3w ago00:04:49Tap to summarizeFor the first time since President Trump controversially deployed the National Guard to the nation's capital last year, several Democratic governors have sent members of their respective guards to the city. NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Tim Kaine on why Senate vote to take away Trump's power to wage war with Iran matters
4w ago00:06:12Tap to summarizeDemocratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, a sponsor of the bill to rein in Trump's war powers, says there's more work to be done. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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