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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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Former head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses future of U.S. labor data

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Erica Groshen, former head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about employment data and what politicization of the agency could do to future numbers.

Former head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses future of U.S. labor data

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Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting to launch a new site: Climate.us

Climate.gov went dark after cuts from the Trump administration. Now, a group of former employees are trying to revive it under a new domain.

Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting to launch a new site: Climate.us

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Judge rules Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds

A federal judge found the Trump administration acted illegally when it froze more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. The White House says it will appeal the decision.

Judge rules Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds

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Trump's use of National Guard in L.A. ruled illegal

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal. Meanwhile, the president maintained his intention to send troops to Chicago. Laura Fitzgerald reports. 

Trump's use of National Guard in L.A. ruled illegal

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Trump targets fed worker unions -- but only some of them

The Trump administration has begun terminating its collective bargaining agreements with federal employee unions, despite multiple lawsuits challenging the move. Unions are fighting back. NPR's Andrea Hsu reports. 

Trump targets fed worker unions -- but only some of them

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What happens when the federal government owns part of a company?

President Trump says taking a 10% stake in Intel will be good for the company and the country. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Insitiute, who disagrees.

What happens when the federal government owns part of a company?

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Trump DOJ hired lawyer who compared Jan. 6 prosecutions to the Holocaust

A lawyer who represented violent rioters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and compared their prosecutions to the Nazi genocide has been hired by the Department of Justice, where he is now working with the Trump administration's "Weaponization Working Group." NPR's Tom Dreisbach reports.

Trump DOJ hired lawyer who compared Jan. 6 prosecutions to the Holocaust

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U.S. sending warships to Venezuelan waters

U.S. warships are heading to the waters off Venezuela in a significant show of force by the Trump administration. Officials say the ship are part of the president's effort to combat drug trafficking.

U.S. sending warships to Venezuelan waters

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DOJ threatens legal action against some cities and states over immigration policies

The Justice Department says cities and states risk legal action if they fail to comply with federal immigration law. Democratic leaders are pushing back, saying their policies break no laws. Then, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson after he received a letter from Attorney General Pam Bondi threatening criminal prosecution for impeding immigration enforcement.

DOJ threatens legal action against some cities and states over immigration policies

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Trump administration wants government to have an equity stake in chipmaker Intel

The Trump administration is pursuing an unusual deal that would make the U.S. government a major stakeholder in chipmaker Intel. NPR unpacks the proposal with Bloomberg reporter Mackenzie Hawkins.

Trump administration wants government to have an equity stake in chipmaker Intel

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