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Trump's Terms

Trump's Terms

NPR 467 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

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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CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now Oct 14, 2026 239 A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage — at least, not until the matter goes to a formal trial. NPR's David Folkenflik reports. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. L
How Trump reshaped the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to serve his agenda
How Trump reshaped the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to serve his agenda Oct 13, 2026 304 The Civil Rights Division, long the crown jewel of the Justice Department, has been radically reshaped under President Trump, using its enforcement powers to pursue the president's MAGA agenda. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com
Trump wants to turn one of his Florida golf clubs into a Camp David-style retreat
Trump wants to turn one of his Florida golf clubs into a Camp David-style retreat Oct 8, 2026 303 NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Antonio Fins, Palm Beach Post politics editor, about his report of President Trump's proposed presidential golf retreat in South Florida.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per
Trump hits the road to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of the midterm elections
Trump hits the road to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of the midterm elections Oct 7, 2026 193 President Trump hits the campaign trail as Republicans look to rally turnout ahead of the midterms. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage
Trump administration using massive civil fines to push self-deportations
Trump administration using massive civil fines to push self-deportations Oct 1, 2026 301 Some undocumented immigrants face fines of more than a million dollars for failing to follow deportation orders from years ago.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage y
Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill Sep 30, 2026 220 Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended two criminal indictments against President Trump on Capitol Hill. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for s
What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump Sep 29, 2026 245 President Trump, for the second year in a row, is refusing to send some of that money to the places that Congress says it has to go, setting off a fresh battle with lawmakers over who controls federal spending. NPR's Eric McDaniel reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.S
Taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads raise questions about their legality
Taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads raise questions about their legality Sep 28, 2026 493 NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former White House ethics czar Norman Eisen about the ethical and legal questions raised by new Trump administration advertisements, which are funded by taxpayer money. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about
With midterms closing in, some Republicans distance from Trump
With midterms closing in, some Republicans distance from Trump Sep 25, 2026 280 There's a rare thing happening inside President Trump's Republican Party: dissent. The president has long insisted on loyalty, but in recent weeks, a growing number of Republican candidates and elected officials have distanced themselves from core pieces of his agenda: from calling for an end to the U.S. war with Iran and relief from high prices, to criticizing his handling of key agenda issues li
FBI investigating after hackers say they took sensitive data from agency's jobs site
FBI investigating after hackers say they took sensitive data from agency's jobs site Sep 24, 2026 229 The FBI is investigating criminal hackers' claims of breaching its jobs website. The apparent hack poses a potential counterintelligence risk and a safety concern for employees and applicants. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com fo
Trump administration drops 760,000 Americans from ACA coverage, citing fraud
Trump administration drops 760,000 Americans from ACA coverage, citing fraud Sep 23, 2026 203 Citing widespread fraud, JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz announced 760,000 Americans had been kicked off health insurance purchased in the federal ACA marketplace. The move raises lots of questions. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.ad
Missouri court rules in favor of Trump-backed map, but Supreme Court will weigh in
Missouri court rules in favor of Trump-backed map, but Supreme Court will weigh in Sep 22, 2026 211 An appeals court has ruled in favor of the Republican redistricting in Missouri even though ballots are already going out. But it held off enforcing the ruling until the Supreme Court has a chance to weigh in. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for inform

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