The president’s address to a joint session of Congress is expected to touch on everything from DOGE and immigration, to tariffs and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.
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U.S. stock market plunge as Trump’s tariffs spark fears about a trade war
U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began.
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What you need to know about Trump’s address to joint session of Congress
President Trump will lay out his second term agenda in an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. From talk on tariffs to the U.S. role in the world, here’s what to expect.
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Foreign students say the threat of Trump’s executive orders is getting real
President Trump warned international students that if they support groups the U.S. deems terrorist organizations, “we will find you, and we will deport you.” It’s left many student activists anxious.
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ICE is making more arrests, but critics say some claims don’t add up
Immigration authorities are making more arrests than they did under President Biden. But the Department of Homeland Security’s own data shows that they’re not keeping pace with White House demands.
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How Trump’s crackdown plays into misperceptions about immigrants and crime
The White House portrays its immigration crackdown as a success. Critics say the administration is trying to look tough for the cameras, and worry about the “tail wagging the dog.”
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How tariffs are (and aren’t) the new ‘infrastructure week’
Little about how Trump discusses tariffs is normal — not only because he threatens tariffs on a weekly, even daily, basis, but also because it’s often unclear if or when those tariffs will happen.
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DHS memo lays out plans to detain migrants at Fort Bliss and other U.S. bases
The Trump administration is developing plans to build immigration detention facilities on bases nationwide, a step that could significantly expand the military’s role in immigration enforcement.
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Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs
Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.
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A gold-framed Trump mug shot is hanging just outside of the Oval Office
President Trump’s mug shot is one of the first things visitors will see when approaching the Oval Office.
