Trump's Terms

Trump's Terms

NPR

41 episodes

Episodes

Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war
Sep 16, 2026 · 3m
NPR’s *Trump’s Terms* examines a rare Republican-led effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran conflict and alleged free speech violations.
EPA rolls back Biden-era rules for power plants that limit greenhouse gas emissions
Sep 15, 2026 · 3m
NPR reports on the Trump administration's move to repeal Biden-era greenhouse gas limits on coal and natural gas power plants.
Trump admin pushes to alter census, reshape voting maps
Sep 10, 2026 · 3m
NPR's "Trump's Terms" examines the administration's proposal to exclude non-citizens without green cards from the 2030 census, a move legal experts…
GOP kicks off 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention
Sep 9, 2026 · 4m
This episode of Trump's Terms covers the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where President Trump and candidates compete for attention against the NFL season kickoff.
Who has the right to sue President Trump?
Sep 8, 2026 · 5m
Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladek analyzes recent Supreme Court rulings on standing, contrasting the temporary procedural bar in the mail-in…
Swing voters say Trump hasn't delivered on his promise to lower prices
Sep 4, 2026 · 8m
NPR’s Tamara Keith checks in with long-term swing voters who previously supported Trump but now express deep frustration over high living costs and inflation.
Whistleblower says Trump mail-in voting plan could "derail" midterms
Sep 2, 2026 · 8m
This episode examines a whistleblower’s warning that a new USPS system, mandated by President Trump, could disrupt mail-in voting for the midterms.
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue
Sep 1, 2026 · 9m
The Supreme Court allowed construction of the White House ballroom to continue, ruling that plaintiffs lacked standing to sue.
Americans living near Lake Ontario balk at Trump's efforts to change name
Aug 31, 2026 · 3m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, a move framed as retaliation in an ongoing trade war with Canada.
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
Aug 28, 2026 · 3m
This episode of Trump’s Terms examines President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, a move he justified by citing unfair Canadian trade practices.
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
Aug 26, 2026 · 4m
This episode examines how Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Senator Darlene Graham win the South Carolina GOP Senate primary.
South Carolina Republicans vote in special U.S. Senate primary runoff
Aug 25, 2026 · 3m
This episode covers the South Carolina Senate runoff between Darlene Graham and Ralph Norman following Lindsey Graham’s death.
Businesses are getting refunds from Trump's tariffs. Will customers get any?
Aug 24, 2026 · 5m
This episode examines the fallout from the Supreme Court ruling that Trump’s tariffs were illegal, focusing on whether consumers will receive refunds.
The system meant to protect ICE detainees has collapsed
Aug 21, 2026 · 5m
NPR investigates the collapse of the immigration detention grievance system, leaving detainees with near-zero oversight.
Gulf allies brace for a future with an emboldened Iran
Aug 20, 2026 · 5m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines President Trump’s shift from military strikes to an "Economic D-Day" blockade against Iran.
Trump administration launches $5B AI initiative aimed at advancing science
Aug 19, 2026 · 5m
This episode examines the Trump administration’s $5 billion “Genesis Mission,” an AI-focused science initiative framed as a new golden age of research.
Border construction paused at Big Bend National Park after public outcry
Aug 18, 2026 · 5m
NPR’s Trump’s Terms reports that the Trump administration paused border construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan outrage.
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
Aug 17, 2026 · 3m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines President Trump's decision to scale back U.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak is a test for agencies where Trump made cuts
Aug 14, 2026 · 4m
This episode examines how Trump administration cuts to health agencies have weakened the U.
Report suggests a threat forced Trump to switch aircraft as he departed NATO summit
Aug 12, 2026 · 10m
This episode examines President Trump’s use of a decoy plane in Turkey to evade alleged Iranian threats, a move confirmed by the president.
Iran wants to pressure Trump over Strait of Hormuz
Aug 10, 2026 · 4m
This NPR episode examines Iran’s tough conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting sanctions and paying reparations.
Could Trump's arch get moved elsewhere?
Aug 7, 2026 · 4m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines President Trump’s controversial plan to build a 250-foot arch in Washington, D.
Senate debates how to sustain Social Security benefits
Aug 6, 2026 · 3m
NPR’s Scott Horsley reports on Social Security’s looming insolvency, projected within six years, which threatens 22% benefit cuts for 70 million recipients.
Paramount's chairman says lawsuit opposing Warner Bros. merger is political
Aug 5, 2026 · 3m
This episode examines the legal battle over Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
'Useless, junk prosecutions': legal analyst on DOJ's Reflecting Pool case
Aug 4, 2026 · 8m
NPR examines the dropped vandalism charges against three individuals accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which experts…
Former FBI Director Jim Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal case against him
Jul 30, 2026 · 4m
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Rand Paul Senate hearing
Jul 29, 2026 · 4m
Amid U.S. funding cuts, the International AIDS Conference faces an uncertain future
Jul 28, 2026 · 3m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines the impact of U.
Smithsonian museum to get Trump-ordered warning about 'inaccurate information'
Jul 27, 2026 · 2m
Host Scott Detrow introduces this episode of Trump's Terms, focusing on the administration's push of presidential power boundaries.
Subpoenas, lawsuits, and Trump's increasingly hostile relationship with the press
Jul 24, 2026 · 7m
This episode examines President Trump’s escalating hostility toward the press, highlighted by the resumption of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Trump ramps up aggression toward Iran despite dwindling support at home
Jul 23, 2026 · 4m
Host Scott Detrow presents NPR’s coverage of President Trump’s escalating military aggression toward Iran and new tariffs on Canada.
Trump's new tariff threats fuel economic uncertainty in Canada
Jul 22, 2026 · 7m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines President Trump’s imposition of 50% tariffs on nearly $20 billion in Canadian imports, escalating the trade war.
Trump cuts to advisory groups leaves hospitals without key expertise on disease
Jul 21, 2026 · 5m
This episode examines how the Trump administration terminated federal advisory groups, including the committee guiding efforts against the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris.
Trump said the election system is broken. What do swing voters make of the claim?
Jul 20, 2026 · 4m
Host Scott Detrow introduces NPR correspondent Tamara Keith, who reports on swing voters’ reactions to President Trump’s primetime address regarding election integrity.
Ranking intel Democrat calls Trump's speech "more brazen" than expected
Jul 17, 2026 · 5m
Kevin Warsh says the Fed is determined to bring rising prices under control
Jul 16, 2026 · 4m
This episode of Trump's Terms examines Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent testimony before lawmakers.
National Guard deployment in D.C. extended until 2029
Jul 15, 2026 · 4m
This episode examines President Trump’s extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.
Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed to 'manipulate the judicial process'
Jul 14, 2026 · 4m
This episode examines a federal judge’s scathing ruling against President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, which aimed to fund allies and secure tax immunity.
DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters
Jul 13, 2026 · 4m
This episode examines the Trump administration’s aggressive subpoenaing of New York Times reporters over an Air Force One security story.
Why did Trump swap out his new Air Force One in Turkey?
Jul 9, 2026 · 3m
Host Scott Detroit introduces an NPR report on President Trump’s unconventional use of presidential power.
Democrats and Republicans pitch different visions of America on July 4th
Jul 6, 2026 · 4m
This episode of Trump's Terms contrasts President Trump’s political rhetoric with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inclusive vision during the 250th anniversary of the US.
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