Domenico Montanaro
Stories
-
Prices were a key issue in 2024, but Trump makes clear they're not his top priority
While prices and the economy were top issues during the campaign, President Trump is making clear that other issues — most notably immigration — are his main focus at the start of his second term.
-
The White House has rescinded its federal spending freeze memo
On Wednesday afternoon, the White House rescinded a memo that ordered a government spending freeze. But the White House says its effort to align government programs with Trump's priorities remains.
-
Taking stock of President Trump's busy first week in office
In his first week back in office, President Donald Trump took action on things from immigration and the economy to health, foreign policy and many pardons.
-
Key moments from Trump's inaugural address
President Donald Trump's second inaugural address gave clues about what Trump will focus on — and how he sees the country.
-
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
-
A look at the upcoming hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees
Hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begins on Tuesday and ramp up on Wednesday. Here's what to look for.
-
Breaking down President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing
-
Trump claims a 'massive' mandate, but presidents often overread their victories
There's a long history of presidents claiming that their win means the will of the people is behind their agendas. But elections are rarely full-throated endorsements of a candidate's every policy.
-
Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections
This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided the country is politically, and that any shift to the right is marginal.
-
The history of one of Washington's weirdest traditions: the turkey pardon
The history of the presidential turkey pardon is often misremembered. Here are the fowl facts.
