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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A town's warehouse will become an ICE detention center. The town says it wasn't asked

February 13, 2026 • 4 mins
The conservative town of Social Circle, Georgia, is upset about a warehouse that is set to become an immigrant detention center. NPR's Grant Blankenship reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Rep. Nancy Mace says she wants Americans to know the truth about the Epstein files

February 12, 2026 • 6 mins

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, who says she has a "list of names" of people to depose after viewing unredacted versions of the Epstein files.


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Minnesota refugees, including teenage girl, sue Trump admin over detention

February 11, 2026 • 5 mins
Refugees from three continents are suing the Department of Homeland Security, saying immigration agents illegally arrested and detained them as part of a Trump administration review of asylum seekers. MPR's Matt Sepic reports. 

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies about visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island

February 11, 2026 • 4 mins
A former Florida police chief said he spoke with Donald Trump in the mid-2000s about Jeffrey Epstein's behavior, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified about visiting Epstein's island.


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Trump takes aim at Colorado, a state that didn't vote for him

February 10, 2026 • 5 mins

Colorado's Democratic leaders say President Trump is on a political retribution campaign against their state and the fallout will be rural communities on everything from water to planning for disasters.


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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office

February 9, 2026 • 5 mins
The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025. NPR's Shannon Bond reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement

February 5, 2026 • 4 mins
On the heels of two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minnesota at the hands of federal immigration agents, 65% of Americans said Immigration and Customs Enforcement has "gone too far," according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.


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Leaders of Gateway train tunnel project sue Trump administration over withheld money

February 4, 2026 • 4 mins

A massive tunnel project that would link New York and New Jersey could run out of money by the end of the week. Developers are suing the Trump administration in an effort to get the funding flowing.


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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a symbol of the pitfalls of immigration enforcement

February 3, 2026 • 5 mins
Immigration attorneys and advocates see Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case as a symbol of the bigger travails of mass deportation, as NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports.


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After Trump's threats, Iran's supreme leader warns attack would spark 'regional war'

February 2, 2026 • 5 mins
The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a regional war if the U.S. attacks. NPR's Greg Myre reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Big budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout

January 29, 2026 • 4 mins
A big-budget movie about first lady Melania Trump premieres today with a splashy event at the newly renamed Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. NPR's Tamara Keith reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth

January 28, 2026 • 4 mins
The U.S. population growth slowed sharply last year due to a steep drop in immigration. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles

January 27, 2026 • 5 mins
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to appear before lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss Venezuela's future, the first public testimony since the stunning capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports.


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The rise of data centers is becoming a midterm issue for voters

January 26, 2026 • 5 mins

Data centers used to fuel artificial intelligence are popping up all over the country, and they're becoming a midterm issue for voters that's now drawing White House attention, as NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports.


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Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants

January 23, 2026 • 6 mins
President Trump has had a consequential first year back in office, partly due to less internal resistance from his staff, Cabinet and the Republican majority in Congress compared to his first term. NPR's Tamara Keith reports. 


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Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat

January 22, 2026 • 6 mins

The Supreme Court Wednesday seemed likely to block President Trump's attempt to immediately remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's governing board.


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Less personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into Trump's new term

January 20, 2026 • 4 mins
One year into this second Trump presidency, high level staff and Cabinet turnover is significantly lower than it was during the same period in 2017. NPR's Tamara Keith reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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How the Trump administration is using influencers to justify its immigration policies

January 16, 2026 • 4 mins

A recent surge in federal agents and Trump-friendly social media influencers to Minnesota is part of a White House communication strategy that emphasizes online content to influence policy.


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Supreme Court appears likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes

January 14, 2026 • 5 mins
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed inclined Tuesday to uphold laws in 27 states that bar transgender girls from participating in team sports at publicly funded schools. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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Fed chair becomes latest target of Trump's weaponized DOJ

January 13, 2026 • 4 mins

The investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the latest example of the Trump administration weaponizing the Department of Justice to go after the president's perceived foes.


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