Trump's Terms

Trump's Terms

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. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Trump's Terms+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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Leaked call transcripts reveal U.S. envoy coaching Putin aide on pitching peace plan

November 26, 2025 • 12 mins
Leaked call transcripts between special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Putin advisor could derail President Trump's progress, as they show Witkoff coaching Moscow on pitching a Russia-friendly peace plan.


Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine's posture toward a peace deal.


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U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'

November 25, 2025 • 5 mins
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning for the military to sever all ties with Scouting America, saying the group once known as the Boy Scouts is no longer a meritocracy and has become an organization designed to "attack boy-friendly spaces," according to documents reviewed by NPR.


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How Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation is changing the Republican party

November 24, 2025 • 9 mins
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation is forcing the Republican party to reckon publicly with what the political landscape will look like when President Trump leaves the White House. A Republican strategist weighs in.


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U.S. presents plan to end the war in Ukraine

November 21, 2025 • 4 mins

The White House presented a plan for peace to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week, but the proposal requires major concessions from Ukraine.


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Trump lashes out at reporter, highlighting a pattern of attacking press he dislikes

November 20, 2025 • 5 mins

During a recent exchange, President Trump insulted a reporter after being asked a question he didn't like, underscoring a long-running habit of belittling journalists who are critical of him.


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Texas appeals ruling that blocked the use of a Trump-backed voting map

November 19, 2025 • 4 mins
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed a ruling that blocked the state from using a voting map designed to give Republicans an advantage in next year's midterm elections.


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UN Security Council approves international peacekeeping force for Gaza

November 18, 2025 • 3 mins
The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, authorizing a temporary international force to help stabilize the enclave after two years of war.


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Border Patrol arrests dozens as operation begins in Charlotte, North Carolina

November 17, 2025 • 4 mins
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents made dozens of arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend. It's the latest city targeted by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.


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Military members worry new grooming policy will lead to discrimination

November 14, 2025 • 4 mins

New military standards for grooming and appearance have some worried about religious and racial discrimination, particularly the guidance that men must be clean shaven.


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White House scrambles to address voters' affordability concerns as Trump dismisses it

November 13, 2025 • 5 mins

When Democrats swept last week's elections, affordability emerged as a key issue for voters. President Trump dismissed those concerns, but his administration is taking the political risk seriously.


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New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties

November 12, 2025 • 4 mins
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released three new emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Trump, raising new questions about the extent of their relationship.


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Trump floats tariff 'dividends' even while plan shows major flaws

November 11, 2025 • 4 mins
President Trump has bragged many times about the revenue tariffs are bringing in – money paid by American businesses, who pass some of the costs on to consumers. Over the weekend, Trump pushed the idea of paying that money back to Americans, in the form of $2,000 payments, as NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.


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Trump issues pardons to allies linked to January 6

November 10, 2025 • 4 mins
President Trump has issued pardons for 77 people, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who backed his effort to subvert the 2020 election.


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Tariffs aren't a presidential power, says California Attorney General

November 6, 2025 • 9 mins
NPR's Juana Summers talks with California AG Rob Bonta about tariffs arguments at the Supreme Court, presidential power and the legal fights California is waging against the Trump administration.

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President Trump facing a number of domestic challenges this week

November 4, 2025 • 5 mins
After a week aboard, President Trump will confront a swirl of domestic challenges this week: pivotal elections in several states, Supreme Court tariff arguments and the ongoing government shutdown.

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As benefits expire, one expert says Trump not funding SNAP is 'extraordinary'

November 3, 2025 • 9 mins
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Cindy Long, a former administrator of the USDA's SNAP program, what recent court rulings mean for the millions of Americans waiting for funds to buy groceries.

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Trump's new rare earth deals unlikely to slow China's dominance

October 30, 2025 • 5 mins
President Trump recently signed several rare earth agreements with Asian countries to reduce America's reliance on China. Thin on details, the deals are unlikely to dent China's dominance. NPR's Jackie Northam reports. 

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Is Trump just trolling with talk of a third term?

October 29, 2025 • 5 mins
President Trump mentioned again this week the possibility of running for a third term. Doing so would be unconstitutional, so why does the president keep floating the idea? NPR's Tamara Keith reports. 

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How Trump admin immigration agents are disguising their vehicles

October 28, 2025 • 5 mins
Some federal immigration agents have been using masks to cover their faces when arresting migrants. But an NPR investigation found agents are also disguising their vehicles. NPR's Chiara Eisner reports. 

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U.S. cattle farmers have beef with Trump over Argentina import plans

October 24, 2025 • 8 mins
Cattle ranchers are upset at President Trump over his comments that he plans to buy beef from Argentina. Ranchers say it will hurt struggling farmers.


Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with agricultural economist and Kansas State University professor Glynn Tonsor about what President Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef could mean for U.S. producers and consumers.


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