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Union rights rolled back. Harvard under review. Troops in Texas. In today’s episode, we cover the Trump administration’s sweeping move to eliminate collective bargaining for most federal employees, a high-stakes federal review of Harvard’s funding over antisemitism claims, and a new round of tariffs poised to jolt global markets. Meanwhile, troops are deployed to a low-traffic border zone in Texas, and special elections in Florida ...

Democracy in name, but is the substance slipping away? In this Deeper Dive, we examine expert warnings of “competitive authoritarianism” in the U.S.—a system where democratic structures remain, but the playing field is rigged. From attacks on universities and media to executive overreach, purges of the civil service, and pressure on courts and law firms, we connect the dots between today’s headlines and historical patterns of democ...

Agency shutdowns, legal alliances, and press access denied — today’s headlines reveal a government redefining its reach. A judge halts the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while USAID faces dissolution. The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Meanwhile, the White House strikes a $100M legal services deal with a top law firm and bars ma...

Museums, health agencies, spy satellites — today’s headlines show a government in transformation. President Trump orders a patriotic overhaul of Smithsonian exhibits, triggers mass layoffs at federal health agencies, and faces a court mandate to preserve deleted Signal messages tied to military discussions. Meanwhile, the 9th Circuit blocks the administration’s attempt to prevent rehiring thousands of federal workers, and spy satel...

Diplomacy, dominance, and dog sleds—this isn’t your average foreign visit. In this Trump Today: Deeper Dive, we unpack the U.S. delegation’s controversial trip to Greenland, the sudden shift from cultural diplomacy to military strategy, and the long-standing ambition to bring Greenland under American control. From natural resources to Arctic choke points, and from MAGA hats to canceled state visits, we explore what’s driving the re...

Tariffs, healthcare rollbacks, immigration crackdowns — today’s headlines signal sweeping structural shifts.President Trump announces a 25% tariff on foreign autos, proposes ending ACA coverage for gender-affirming care, and targets civil service employees accused of “partisan resistance.” A court halts deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, while new policies reshape child migrant sponsorship. Meanwhile, industry leaders push b...

Is the post–World War II world order unraveling—or simply evolving? In this Trump Today Deeper Dive, we explore how U.S. foreign policy under Trump has shaken the foundations of a global system built on alliances, institutions, and international law. From transactional diplomacy to strained NATO ties, we examine the shifting balance of power, rising authoritarianism, and the fragile future of multilateral cooperation. Is America re...

Refugees halted. Law firms punished. Soldiers deployed. In today’s episode, we cover a federal court’s approval to pause the refugee resettlement program, a sweeping executive order targeting a prominent law firm, and the deployment of active-duty troops to the southern border. Plus: a revised federal property sell-off, new intelligence warnings about criminal networks, and a controversial overhaul of U.S. election procedures. With...

A classified military strike. A leaked group chat. A national security firestorm. In this Trump Today Deeper Dive, we break down explosive revelations from a Signal thread involving top administration officials discussing a potential attack in Yemen—complete with target details and emoji-laced reactions. How did a journalist end up in the chat? Why was a standard messaging app used for such sensitive information? And what do intern...

Dismissed workers, migrant children, leaked war plans — today’s headlines reveal a government in flux. The administration appeals to the Supreme Court to block the reinstatement of 16,000 federal employees, challenging judicial authority. A new policy allows law enforcement to access immigration data on guardians of migrant minors, sparking concern. Meanwhile, a top-secret military plan on Yemen is leaked to a journalist, and scrut...

Judicial clashes, legal crackdowns, and rising global tensions — the weekend was anything but quiet. In this episode, we cover the administration’s continued deportations of Venezuelan nationals despite a federal court order, and a sweeping directive targeting law firms challenging White House policies. On the world stage, a second aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East, while signals of diplomacy emerge with Iran, while back ho...

From federal courts to college campuses, today’s headlines reveal a steady shift in power — and the consequences are mounting. This episode unpacks the administration’s decision to defy a judge’s deportation order, the dismantling of the Department of Education, and the quiet revocation of legal status for over half a million immigrants. Plus: Columbia University under federal pressure, legal warnings to civil rights attorneys, and...