Trump's Terms Plus
Episodes
Trump administration using massive civil fines to push self-deportations
This episode of "Trump's Terms" examines the Trump administration's use of massive civil fines to pressure undocumented immigrants to self-deport.
Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted Trump, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that his indictments were evidence-based and not political.
What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
This episode examines the Trump administration's illegal withholding of over $810 million in congressionally appropriated funds for programs like refugee resettlement and disease control.
Taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads raise questions about their legality
This episode examines the Trump administration's use of taxpayer funds for TV ads promoting anti-communism and economic policies, which critics argue…
With midterms closing in, some Republicans distance from Trump
NPR's Layla Falten and political reporter Elena Moore discuss growing splits within the Republican Party as candidates and sitting lawmakers distance…
FBI investigating after hackers say they took sensitive data from agency's jobs site
This episode of Trump's Terms covers an FBI investigation into a cyberattack by the criminal group Shiny Hunters, who claim to have breached the bureau's jobs website.
Trump administration drops 760,000 Americans from ACA coverage, citing fraud
NPR reports that the Trump administration canceled health insurance for 760,000 "phantom enrollees" on the ACA marketplace, claiming fraudster brokers signed up non-existent individuals.
Missouri court rules in favor of Trump-backed map, but Supreme Court will weigh in
NPR's Scott Detrow reports on the ongoing legal battle over Missouri's congressional redistricting map, which could flip a House seat to the Republicans.
Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war
NPR reports that Kentucky Republican Rep.
EPA rolls back Biden-era rules for power plants that limit greenhouse gas emissions
NPR reports that the EPA is repealing Biden-era greenhouse gas limits for coal and natural gas power plants, a move EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin framed as major deregulation at a Houston summit.
Trump admin pushes to alter census, reshape voting maps
This episode of Trump's Terms Plus examines the Trump administration's proposal to exclude non-citizens without green cards from the 2030 census for congressional apportionment.
GOP kicks off 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention
NPR Senior Political Correspondent Tamara Keith reports from Dallas on the unusual Republican midterm convention, which functions more as a Trump…
Who has the right to sue President Trump?
Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladek analyzes recent Supreme Court rulings that limit lawsuits against President Trump, specifically regarding…
Swing voters say Trump hasn't delivered on his promise to lower prices
Scott Detford hosts NPR’s Tamara Keith, who reports on swing voters’ growing dissatisfaction with President Trump’s handling of affordability.
Whistleblower says Trump mail-in voting plan could "derail" midterms
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
NPR’s Trump in Terms examines the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling allowing the White House ballroom construction to proceed.
Americans living near Lake Ontario balk at Trump's efforts to change name
Host Scott Detrow examines President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, highlighting the pushback from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America
This episode examines President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, a move he justified by citing unfair Canadian trade practices.