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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect Monday

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Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect Monday

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.

Trump administration's travel ban goes into effect Monday

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Public feud erupts between President Trump and former adviser Elon Musk

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Public feud erupts between President Trump and former adviser Elon Musk

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.

Public feud erupts between President Trump and former adviser Elon Musk

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

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

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.

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

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What's at stake in GOP fight over AI regulation

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.

What's at stake in GOP fight over AI regulation

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

Lawyers' phones are ringing with wealthy foreigners wanting to know more about how to score a "Gold Card" – a glorified green card that would allow them to live and work in the U.S. without going through the usual hassle or red tape. NPR's Tovia Smith reports.

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

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

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

Elon Musk is leaving his role as the guiding force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative Friday after facing legal setbacks, clashes with Cabinet members and little evidence to support claims of savings or government efficiency.

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

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

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

A federal trade court on Wednesday struck down many of the tariffs President Trump imposed this term, saying he overstepped his authority when he ordered taxes on imports from nearly every country.

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

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