Politically, President Trump is on his back foot as he prosecutes an unpopular war and seeks to break campaign promises on entitlements.
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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex …
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White House requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending in 2027 budget
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump released his budget request for 2027 on Friday, asking for $1.5 trillion in defense spending. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The White House has released its 2027 budget request, a …
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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don’t consider race in admissions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) Alex …
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Week in Politics: Trump’s latest speech; SCOTUS on birthright citizenship; Pam Bondi
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump claimed victory in Iran during a prime-time address to the nation. Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi is out, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on birthright citizenship.
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President Trump spent much of the week on the defense after major setbacks ranging from the courts and the economy to foreign policy. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: President Trump has had …
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How Trump’s wartime rhetoric differs from past presidents and why that matters
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Scott Detrow talks with presidential historian Barbara Perry about how President Trump’s wartime rhetoric fits into the history of the presidency.
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Trump’s ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump holds a rendering of the East Wing modernization while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel …
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Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle …
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More than 30 days into the US engagement in Iran, President Trump gave a national primetime address making the case for the war. He said the U.S. would complete all …