Trump's Trials

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Reporting and analysis on the inquiries, trials, and criminal probes facing former President Donald Trump. From the Jan. 6 insurrection and Georgia election interference, to the ongoing question of classified documents - and beyond - host Scott Detrow, political editor Domenico Montanaro and legal experts dive deep every week to explore the news inside the courtrooms and the stakes for American democracy.<br><br><em>Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Trump's Trials+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials</em>

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    Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement
    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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    5 February 2026, 4:49 pm
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    Leaders of Gateway train tunnel project sue Trump administration over withheld money

    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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    4 February 2026, 2:52 pm
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    Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a symbol of the pitfalls of immigration enforcement
    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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    3 February 2026, 4:55 pm
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    After Trump's threats, Iran's supreme leader warns attack would spark 'regional war'
    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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    2 February 2026, 4:16 pm
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    Big budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout
    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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    29 January 2026, 2:56 pm
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    A crackdown on immigration is leading to a sharp drop in U.S. population growth
    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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    28 January 2026, 3:25 pm
  • 5 minutes 37 seconds
    All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles
    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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    27 January 2026, 2:02 pm
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    The rise of data centers is becoming a midterm issue for voters

    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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    26 January 2026, 1:49 pm
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    Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants
    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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    23 January 2026, 3:46 pm
  • 6 minutes 40 seconds
    Supreme Court doubtful of Trump claim he can fire Fed governors by fiat

    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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    22 January 2026, 7:42 pm
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    Less personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into Trump's new term
    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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    20 January 2026, 4:22 pm
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