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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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Trump promised the MAGA base no new wars. Then he went to war with Iran
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/03/nx-s1-5733999/trump-promised-the-maga-base-no-new-wars-then-he-went-to-war-with-iran
Published: March 3, 2026 15:40
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.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms…
Heightened alert in the U.S. after Trump ordered attacks on Iran
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5732901/heightened-alert-in-the-u-s-after-trump-ordered-attacks-on-iran
Published: March 3, 2026 01:42
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. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the…
Trump says more American troops will 'likely' die in war against Iran
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5732452/trump-says-more-american-troops-will-likely-die-in-war-against-iran
Published: March 2, 2026 15:49
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…
Community looking for answers after refugee released from federal custody found dead
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5729059/community-looking-for-answers-after-refugee-released-from-federal-custody-found-dead
Published: February 27, 2026 17:12
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.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free…
How the Epstein file saga is fueling extremist conspiracies
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-s1-5728175/how-the-epstein-file-saga-is-fueling-extremist-conspiracies
Published: February 27, 2026 01:06
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…
Trump administration cuts some Medicaid funding to Minnesota alleging fraud
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-s1-5727600/trump-administration-cuts-some-medicaid-funding-to-minnesota-alleging-fraud
Published: February 26, 2026 15:59
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. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's…
Abigail Spanberger frames Democrat's midterm message in State of the Union response
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/25/nx-s1-5726268/abigail-spanberger-frames-democrats-midterm-message-in-state-of-the-union-response
Published: February 25, 2026 15:16
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.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free…
Lawsuit alleges DHS intimidates observers
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5725488/lawsuit-alleges-dhs-intimidates-observers
Published: February 24, 2026 23:45
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…
NPR finds DOJ withheld, removed some Epstein files related to Trump
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5724865/npr-finds-doj-withheld-removed-some-epstein-files-related-to-trump
Published: February 24, 2026 14:32
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…
After SCOTUS deals blow to Trump's tariffs, businesses wonder if refunds are coming
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/23/nx-s1-5723831/after-scotus-deals-blow-to-trumps-tariffs-businesses-wonder-if-refunds-are-coming
Published: February 23, 2026 15:02
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.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+.…
U.S. Commission on Fine Arts approves Trump's White House ballroom plan
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5720764/u-s-commission-on-fine-arts-approves-trumps-white-house-ballroom-plan
Published: February 20, 2026 14:02
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.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at…
Judge declares mistrial in Texas ICE detention facility shooting case
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/nx-s1-5718163/judge-declares-mistrial-in-texas-ice-detention-facility-shooting-case
Published: February 18, 2026 15:55
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 administration tries to resolve three crises with Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/17/nx-s1-5716905/trump-administration-tries-to-resolve-three-crises-with-iran-ukraine-and-gaza
Published: February 17, 2026 14:53
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…
Free speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/16/nx-s1-5715999/free-speech-lawsuits-mount-after-charlie-kirk-assassination
Published: February 16, 2026 17:40
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…