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What Is MAGA Without Trump?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The "Make America Great Again," or MAGA, movement stands for loyalty to President Trump above all el...

The Trump Administration Takes On Higher Ed

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration says it is investigating whether dozens of universities have violated civil...

President Trump Changes His Tone On The Crisis In Gaza

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump, apparently moved by photos of malnourished children and people struggling to find f...

States Fight Federal Effort To Collect Personal Data Of Food Stamp Users

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A coalition of 21 states and Washington, D.C. is challenging the Trump administration's demands that...

Trump Administration Looks To Roll Back Some Benefits For DACA Recipients

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — for immigrants whose parents brought them ill...

Trump Administration Looks To Roll Back Some Benefits For DACA Recipients

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — for immigrants whose parents brought them ill...

Congress And Trump Play Tug-Of-War Over The 'Power Of The Purse'

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Congress recently passed — at the White House's request — a rescission package that cancels $9 b...

Congress And Trump Play Tug-Of-War Over The 'Power Of The Purse'

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Congress recently passed — at the White House's request — a rescission package that cancels $9 b...

Trump's Attacks On Federal Reserve's Powell Could Bring Economic Pain

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been relentless. We discuss...

Trump's Attacks On Federal Reserve's Powell Could Bring Economic Pain

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell have been relentless. We discuss...

What Bove's Nomination Says About Trump's Future Judge Picks

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emil Bove has been behind many of the Justice Department's most controversial recent decisions, and ...

What Bove's Nomination Says About Trump's Future Judge Picks

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emil Bove has been behind many of the Justice Department's most controversial recent decisions, and ...

Is There A Playbook For Young Democratic Candidates — And Does It Work?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are at least 10 Democratic candidates younger than 40 vying for seats in Congress in next year...

Is There A Playbook For Young Democratic Candidates — And Does It Work?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are at least 10 Democratic candidates younger than 40 vying for seats in Congress in next year...

Texas GOP Hopes to Redraw Congressional Map And Keep Control Of U.S. House

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New congressional districts are on the agenda for the special session that began in Texas on Monday....

Texas GOP Hopes to Redraw Congressional Map And Keep Control Of U.S. House

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New congressional districts are on the agenda for the special session that began in Texas on Monday....

Weekly Roundup: Trump Attacks Media Over Epstein Story

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We review a busy week in Washington, including President Trump's response to a new report about his ...

Weekly Roundup: Trump Attacks Media Over Epstein Story

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We review a busy week in Washington, including President Trump's response to a new report about his ...

Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this esse...

Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public media

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Act now to ensure public media remains free and accessible to all. Your donation will help this esse...

Trump Plows Ahead With Plans To Dismantle Department Of Education

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its decision to withhold about $6 billion i...

Trump Plows Ahead With Plans To Dismantle Department Of Education

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its decision to withhold about $6 billion i...

How The Trump Administration Is Amping Up Immigrant Deportations

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The big tax and spending bill President Trump signed into law earlier this month included $75 billio...

How The Trump Administration Is Amping Up Immigrant Deportations

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The big tax and spending bill President Trump signed into law earlier this month included $75 billio...

MAGA Turns On Trump Over Handling Of Jeffrey Epstein Files

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before taking office, President Trump promised to release the FBI's files on disgraced financier Jef...

MAGA Turns On Trump Over Handling Of Jeffrey Epstein Files

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before taking office, President Trump promised to release the FBI's files on disgraced financier Jef...

What Does The Federal Response To Texas Floods Indicate About FEMA's Future?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has said he is considering eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or F...

What Does The Federal Response To Texas Floods Indicate About FEMA's Future?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has said he is considering eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or F...

Trump Announces New Tariffs And Gets Supreme Court's OK On Layoff Plans

Fri, 11 Jul

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Supreme Court gave President Trump the green light to move forward with plans to lay off thousan...

Trump Announces New Tariffs And Gets Supreme Court's OK On Layoff Plans

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court gave President Trump the green light to move forward with plans to lay off thousan...

Trump's Views On Russia-Ukraine War Are Shifting

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:37:04 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

During the campaign, President Trump promised a swift end to the war in Ukraine, but he has so far n...

Trump's Views On Russia-Ukraine War Are Shifting

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During the campaign, President Trump promised a swift end to the war in Ukraine, but he has so far n...

The Justice Department Sues All The Federal Judges In Maryland

Wed, 09 Jul

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Department of Justice has taken the rare step of suing all of the federal District Court judges ...

The Justice Department Sues All The Federal Judges In Maryland

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Justice has taken the rare step of suing all of the federal District Court judges ...

Inside Trump's Tax And Spending Law: Medicaid Cuts & A 'Backdoor Abortion Ban'

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:25:32 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump's new tax and spending law is expected to result in nearly 12 million Americans losi...

Inside Trump's Tax And Spending Law: Medicaid Cuts & A 'Backdoor Abortion Ban'

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump's new tax and spending law is expected to result in nearly 12 million Americans losi...

How President Trump's Tax & Spending Law Will Affect Americans' Wallets

Mon, 07 Jul

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump has promised that his newly signed tax and spending law will be a boon for taxpayers...

How President Trump's Tax & Spending Law Will Affect Americans' Wallets

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has promised that his newly signed tax and spending law will be a boon for taxpayers...

One Of The Cheapest Ways To Save A Life Is Going Away

Fri, 04 Jul

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

From our friends at The Indicator from Planet Money: What's the price to save a human life? We exami...

One Of The Cheapest Ways To Save A Life Is Going Away

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From our friends at The Indicator from Planet Money: What's the price to save a human life? We exami...

Congress Delivers Trump A Win With Tax And Spending Bill

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:14:27 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Congress narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. We discuss what ...

Congress Delivers Trump A Win With Tax And Spending Bill

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Congress narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. We discuss what ...

Poll: Most Americans Think Democracy Is Under Serious Threat

Wed, 02 Jul

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Most Americans are worried about democracy, have little faith in their political leaders, and disapp...

Poll: Most Americans Think Democracy Is Under Serious Threat

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most Americans are worried about democracy, have little faith in their political leaders, and disapp...

Senate Passes Trump Tax Cut, Spending Bill

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:44:05 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 tie in the Senate in order for the bill to pass, after ...

Senate Passes Trump Tax Cut, Spending Bill

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 tie in the Senate in order for the bill to pass, after ...

Exclusive: The Trump Administration Is Building A National Citizenship Data System

Mon, 30 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

For decades, voting officials have noted that there was no national citizenship list to compare thei...

Exclusive: The Trump Administration Is Building A National Citizenship Data System

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, voting officials have noted that there was no national citizenship list to compare thei...

Weekly Roundup: Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions

Fri, 27 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal courts exceeded their authority by issuing a nationwide ...

Weekly Roundup: Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal courts exceeded their authority by issuing a nationwide ...

How Trump Makes His Money, From Golf Courses To Crypto

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:54:21 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

From Trump Tower to Trump Steaks, President Trump's business ventures have always been about the Tru...

How Trump Makes His Money, From Golf Courses To Crypto

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Trump Tower to Trump Steaks, President Trump's business ventures have always been about the Tru...

Under Pressure? Trump Faces Key Deadlines on Hill, Tariffs and More

Wed, 25 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump is nearing a critical juncture for several of his top priorities. He wants Congress ...

Under Pressure? Trump Faces Key Deadlines on Hill, Tariffs and More

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump is nearing a critical juncture for several of his top priorities. He wants Congress ...

Mission Accomplished? What We Know About The State of Iran's Nuclear Program.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:24:17 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump and his Cabinet say Iran's nuclear program was "devastated," "obliterated," and "des...

Mission Accomplished? What We Know About The State of Iran's Nuclear Program.

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump and his Cabinet say Iran's nuclear program was "devastated," "obliterated," and "des...

Iran Retaliates After U.S. Military Strikes. Now What?

Mon, 23 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Iran launched missile attacks on a U.S. Air Force base in Qatar following this weekend's U.S. strike...

Iran Retaliates After U.S. Military Strikes. Now What?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iran launched missile attacks on a U.S. Air Force base in Qatar following this weekend's U.S. strike...

The U.S. Strikes Nuclear Sites In Iran. Now What?

Sun, 22 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The U.S. launched a military strike against nuclear sites in Iran, further involving itself in Israe...

The U.S. Strikes Nuclear Sites In Iran. Now What?

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. launched a military strike against nuclear sites in Iran, further involving itself in Israe...

Will The U.S. Get Involved In Military Action With Iran?

Fri, 20 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

As Israel and Iran continue to launch aerial assaults against each other, there are growing question...

Will The U.S. Get Involved In Military Action With Iran?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel and Iran continue to launch aerial assaults against each other, there are growing question...

A Summer Treat: 'Weird Al' Yankovic On His Life & Career In Show Business

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:50:49 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

And now, a diversion from the news.When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn'...

A Summer Treat: 'Weird Al' Yankovic On His Life & Career In Show Business

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And now, a diversion from the news.When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn'...

How Iran Is Dividing the MAGA Base

Wed, 18 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump is now signaling an openne...

How Iran Is Dividing the MAGA Base

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump is now signaling an openne...

How The Farm Industry Is Complicating Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:04:41 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Last week, President Trump suggested the agriculture industry might be spared from his immigration c...

How The Farm Industry Is Complicating Trump's Immigration Crackdown

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, President Trump suggested the agriculture industry might be spared from his immigration c...

Political Violence In The U.S.

Mon, 16 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

After the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, we look at what is motivating peopl...

Political Violence In The U.S.

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, we look at what is motivating peopl...

Weekly Roundup: Israel vs. Iran, Immigration News, and A Mascot Love Triangle

Fri, 13 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, killing at least three of Iran's top military ...

Weekly Roundup: Israel vs. Iran, Immigration News, and A Mascot Love Triangle

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, killing at least three of Iran's top military ...

Love In The Time Of Politics

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:50:10 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Their politics are opposites — Could their love be true? New poll...

Love In The Time Of Politics

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Their politics are opposites — Could their love be true? New poll...

MAHA Cheers and Public Health Fears as RFK Ousts Vaccine Panel

Wed, 11 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a vaccine advisory boa...

MAHA Cheers and Public Health Fears as RFK Ousts Vaccine Panel

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a vaccine advisory boa...

Trump vs. Newsom: Breaking Down the Politics of the L.A. Protests

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:55:54 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

As protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles stretch into their fifth day, President Trump i...

Trump vs. Newsom: Breaking Down the Politics of the L.A. Protests

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles stretch into their fifth day, President Trump i...

Protests In L.A. Over Trump's Immigration Policies

Mon, 09 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

After a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, protestors demonstrated against the a...

Protests In L.A. Over Trump's Immigration Policies

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, protestors demonstrated against the a...

Budget Battles & Conversations With China

Fri, 06 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Negotiations over President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" continue on Capitol Hill — but now, his ...

Budget Battles & Conversations With China

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiations over President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" continue on Capitol Hill — but now, his ...

Explaining Trump's New Travel Ban

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:31:12 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump issued a presidential proclamation Wednesday that bans citizens of 12 countries, and...

Explaining Trump's New Travel Ban

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump issued a presidential proclamation Wednesday that bans citizens of 12 countries, and...

Data Difficulty: How DOGE Could Hurt The Census And More

Wed, 04 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The Trump administration team that calls itself the Department of Government Efficiency has gathered...

Data Difficulty: How DOGE Could Hurt The Census And More

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration team that calls itself the Department of Government Efficiency has gathered...

How President Trump's Pardons Are Challenging Political Norms

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:18:22 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

The federal pardon power is one area where presidents have unchecked authority. President Trump is u...

How President Trump's Pardons Are Challenging Political Norms

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The federal pardon power is one area where presidents have unchecked authority. President Trump is u...

Explaining Trump's Fight With Big Law Firms

Mon, 02 Jun

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump has issued executive orders targeting certain law firms, seeking to restrict their b...

Explaining Trump's Fight With Big Law Firms

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has issued executive orders targeting certain law firms, seeking to restrict their b...

Tariff Twists; Diplomatic Deals; Mango Mania

Fri, 30 May

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

President Trump's trade policies were dealt a blow this week as a court said he could use a 1977 eme...

Tariff Twists; Diplomatic Deals; Mango Mania

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump's trade policies were dealt a blow this week as a court said he could use a 1977 eme...

How Trump Has Reshaped The Federal Workforce

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:59:12 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to "drain the swamp." Now that he's in ...

How Trump Has Reshaped The Federal Workforce

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to "drain the swamp." Now that he's in ...

Why Medicaid Cuts Are In The GOP Tax Bill

Wed, 28 May

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

Legislation working its way through Congress to codify President Trump's tax cuts would also make bi...

Why Medicaid Cuts Are In The GOP Tax Bill

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Legislation working its way through Congress to codify President Trump's tax cuts would also make bi...

How The "BIg, Beautiful Bill" Would Change Immigration Policy

Tue, 27 May 2025 20:06:14 +0000

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

From allocating more money to build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, to changing provisions on...

How The "BIg, Beautiful Bill" Would Change Immigration Policy

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From allocating more money to build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, to changing provisions on...

Connecting The Dots On DOGE

Mon, 26 May

Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset

It's been six months since President Trump first announced the creation of the Department of Governm...

Connecting The Dots On DOGE

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been six months since President Trump first announced the creation of the Department of Governm...