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Donald Trump

Coverage of the 45th president of the United States, from his domestic and foreign policy to his tweets.

Trump wants to stack the DOJ’s leadership with his personal lawyersTrump wants to stack the DOJ’s leadership with his personal lawyers
Trump 2.0, explained

The incoming president appears committed to placing awesome prosecutorial power in the hands of his loyalists.

By Ian Millhiser
Matt Gaetz, Trump’s uniquely unqualified pick for attorney general, withdrawsMatt Gaetz, Trump’s uniquely unqualified pick for attorney general, withdraws
Trump 2.0, explained

Gaetz was a reckless pick, even by Trump’s standards.

By Ian Millhiser
Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?Trump wants to use the military for mass deportations. Can he actually do that?
Trump 2.0, explained

Presidential powers to use the military domestically are broad, but not absolute.

By Nicole Narea
Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?
Trump 2.0, explained

Getting rid of the agency would cause a lot of harm and wouldn’t really change school curriculum.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump loves tariffs. Will the rest of America?Trump loves tariffs. Will the rest of America?
Trump 2.0, explained

If enacted, his plan could remake world trade — and squeeze US consumers.

By Haleema Shah and Noel King
Project 2025 is penetrating the Trump administration alreadyProject 2025 is penetrating the Trump administration already
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump shunned Project 2025. He’s picking its authors for Cabinet positions anyway.

By Nicole Narea
The stunning success of vaccines in America, in one chartThe stunning success of vaccines in America, in one chart
Future Perfect

America, before and after vaccines.

By Dylan Scott
The law is clear on birthright citizenship. Can Trump end it anyway?The law is clear on birthright citizenship. Can Trump end it anyway?
Trump 2.0, explained

The Constitution guarantees citizenship to nearly everyone born in the US. Trump wants to take that away.

By Nicole Narea
Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?
Trump 2.0, explained

There’s little Trump could immediately do to threaten the Federal Reserve’s independence.

By Ellen Ioanes
The future of same-sex marriage under a second Trump administration, explainedThe future of same-sex marriage under a second Trump administration, explained
Trump 2.0, explained

There are key protections for same-sex marriage. Some LGBTQ couples are worried they could be rolled back.

By Li Zhou
Democrats got wiped out in 2004. This is what they did next.Democrats got wiped out in 2004. This is what they did next.
PoliticsMember Exclusive

The last time Democrats lost the popular vote spurred a reckoning.

By Nicole Narea
What RFK Jr. can — and can’t — actually do as Trump’s health secretaryWhat RFK Jr. can — and can’t — actually do as Trump’s health secretary
Trump 2.0, explained

Kennedy has promised to overhaul American health care. How much can he actually change?

By Keren Landman, MD
The left’s comforting myth about why Harris lostThe left’s comforting myth about why Harris lost
Politics

Progressives need an accurate autopsy of Kamala Harris’s campaign, not an ideologically convenient one.

By Eric Levitz
Trump is staffing up his White House with loyalistsTrump is staffing up his White House with loyalists
Trump 2.0, explained

His second term picks include staunch allies, immigration hardliners and national security hawks.

By Li Zhou
Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?Can Trump ban trans athletes from school sports?
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump could weaponize Title IX against trans kids.

By Ellen Ioanes
What to buy before Trump makes everything more expensiveWhat to buy before Trump makes everything more expensive
Trump 2.0, explainedMember Exclusive

Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.

By Adam Clark Estes
Trump 2.0, explainedTrump 2.0, explained
Donald Trump

What could Trump’s second term bring? Follow here for the latest news, analysis, and explainers.

By Vox Staff
The system failed us. We’ll still miss it when it’s gone.The system failed us. We’ll still miss it when it’s gone.
Future Perfect

America voted for chaos — but we don’t know what real chaos is. Yet.

By Bryan Walsh
Trump’s recess appointments, explainedTrump’s recess appointments, explained
Politics

The change would be a major blow to the system of checks and balances.

By Ellen Ioanes
Why Ukraine thinks it can still win over Donald TrumpWhy Ukraine thinks it can still win over Donald Trump
Trump 2.0, explained

Ukraine’s new pitch: Democracy out, gas and minerals in.

By Joshua Keating
Trump’s techno-libertarian dream team goes to WashingtonTrump’s techno-libertarian dream team goes to Washington
Trump 2.0, explained

Silicon Valley didn’t shift right. It just wants to be left alone.

By Adam Clark Estes
Trump’s tariffs could tank the economy. Will the Supreme Court stop them?Trump’s tariffs could tank the economy. Will the Supreme Court stop them?
Trump 2.0, explained

President-elect Trump is his own worst enemy, unless his fellow Republicans on the Supreme Court intervene.

By Ian Millhiser
A Trump second term could bring another family separation crisisA Trump second term could bring another family separation crisis
Trump 2.0, explained

Mass deportations could separate millions of undocumented immigrants and their US citizen children.

By Nicole Narea
AI is powerful, dangerous, and controversial. What will Donald Trump do with it?AI is powerful, dangerous, and controversial. What will Donald Trump do with it?
Trump 2.0, explained

Why the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t become a partisan issue.

By Kelsey Piper
The debate over what Democrats do now hinges on one questionThe debate over what Democrats do now hinges on one question
PoliticsMember Exclusive

There are two ways of interpreting Harris’s loss.

By Eric Levitz
How to make sense of the 2024 electionHow to make sense of the 2024 election
2024 Elections

Why did Trump win? What will he do now? And more questions, answered.

By Dylan Scott
We’re all living inside Elon Musk’s misinformation machine nowWe’re all living inside Elon Musk’s misinformation machine now
Technology

As Musk gains even more power, X gains more influence.

By Adam Clark Estes
Why Democrats couldn’t sell a strong economy, in 3 chartsWhy Democrats couldn’t sell a strong economy, in 3 charts
2024 Elections

Top-line indicators pointed to cooling inflation and a strong economy. What did Democrats miss?

By Nicole Narea
The criminal cases against Donald Trump are now basically deadThe criminal cases against Donald Trump are now basically dead
Donald Trump

Turns out all of those indictments were pointless.

By Ian Millhiser
What happens if another pandemic strikes while Trump is president?What happens if another pandemic strikes while Trump is president?
Trump 2.0, explained

Donald Trump undermined public health measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. What would he do in a future health emergency?

By Dylan Scott
How Trump’s second term will be differentHow Trump’s second term will be different
Play
Trump 2.0, explained

What Trump’s win means for abortion, immigration, foreign policy, and more.

By Adam Freelander
How the second Trump presidency could reshape the worldHow the second Trump presidency could reshape the world
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump has won the election, and the world might never be the same.

By Ellen Ioanes
The global risks of a Trump presidency will be much higher this timeThe global risks of a Trump presidency will be much higher this time
Trump 2.0, explained

The world is more chaotic and dangerous than it was in 2016.

By Joshua Keating
Trump won. So what does that mean for abortion?Trump won. So what does that mean for abortion?
Trump 2.0, explained

It will be easier to restrict reproductive rights in the president-elect’s second term.

By Rachel Cohen
Donald Trump has won — and American democracy is now in grave dangerDonald Trump has won — and American democracy is now in grave danger
2024 Elections

Trump’s second term poses an existential threat to the republic. But there’s still good reason for hope.

By Zack Beauchamp
How news organizations call the election — and why you should trust themHow news organizations call the election — and why you should trust them
2024 Elections

The science of election calls, explained.

By Ellen Ioanes
The new Jeffrey Epstein tapes and his friendship with Trump, explainedThe new Jeffrey Epstein tapes and his friendship with Trump, explained
Culture

Was Jeffrey Epstein really Donald Trump’s “closest friend”?

By Aja Romano and Anna North
5 reasons to expect a Harris win — and 4 to expect a Trump victory5 reasons to expect a Harris win — and 4 to expect a Trump victory
Politics

With polls deadlocked, both candidates have plausible cases for optimism.

By Eric Levitz
Elon Musk says he’s giving away $1 million a day to voters. Is that legal?Elon Musk says he’s giving away $1 million a day to voters. Is that legal?
Politics

Musk’s “lottery” is only available in swing states and seems meant to appeal to potential Trump voters.

By Ellen Ioanes
The voters who could decide the 2024 election in MichiganThe voters who could decide the 2024 election in Michigan
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

Arab American support for third parties could decide Michigan — and the presidency.

By Miles Bryan and Noel King