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>

  • 4 minutes 50 seconds
    Americans are getting bigger tax refunds, but few are noticing the benefit
    Republicans have been banking on a big tax refund season as part of their Big Beautiful Bill Act. But even with bigger refunds, few Americans believe the tax changes benefit them. NPR's Stephan Bisaha reports. 

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    14 April 2026, 3:18 pm
  • 5 minutes 9 seconds
    Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegation
    U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell is suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. 

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    13 April 2026, 2:56 pm
  • 3 minutes 8 seconds
    In rare public statement, Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
    First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement on Thursday, saying she was not friends with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and wasn't introduced to President Trump by him. NPR's Saige Miller reports.

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    10 April 2026, 3:16 pm
  • 5 minutes 10 seconds
    What's behind Trump's seemingly lackluster response to Artemis II's lunar mission
    Many people have been enchanted watching Artemis II circle the moon and start the journey home. President Trump doesn't appear to be among them. Some critics say his lack of enthusiasm is calculated. NPR's Katia Riddle reports.

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    9 April 2026, 2:34 pm
  • 3 minutes 35 seconds
    Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement elected
    Clay Fuller received President Trump's endorsement earlier in the election season in the race to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. He will serve out the remainder of Greene's term.

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    8 April 2026, 1:55 pm
  • 3 minutes 26 seconds
    Vance visits Hungary to bolster support for prime minister ahead of election
    Vice President JD Vance is in Budapest to join an election rally for incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's election. NPR's Rob Schmitz reports.

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    7 April 2026, 2:43 pm
  • 5 minutes
    Will 'Alligator Alcatraz' be closed?
    Environmental groups in Florida will get a hearing in federal court this week over whether the ICE facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz needs to close because of environmental damage to the Everglades.

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    6 April 2026, 2:50 pm
  • 6 minutes 18 seconds
    This woman is at the center of the legal claim against Trump's ballroom project
    NPR's Steve Inskeep meets the National Trust's Alison Hoagland near the White House to talk about her role in challenging the construction of President Trump's ballroom complex. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.

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    3 April 2026, 3:33 pm
  • 8 minutes 23 seconds
    Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it
    More than 10,000 veterans lost their homes to foreclosure since May of last year, when the Trump administration shut down a key safety net in the VA home loan program. NPR's Chris Arnold and Quil Lawrence share their reporting.

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    2 April 2026, 3:29 pm
  • 5 minutes 5 seconds
    Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say
    Some advocates say that a key part in the debate over birthright citizenship is being overlooked. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports. 

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    31 March 2026, 2:38 pm
  • 5 minutes 33 seconds
    Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?
    NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC official Demetre Daskalakis about the absence of a CDC director and the government's ability to respond to public health threats.

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    30 March 2026, 2:59 pm
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