The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.
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Trump’s Pick for Top D.C. Prosecutor Faces Calls for Confirmation Hearing
Congressional aides of both parties believe that the nominee for U.S. attorney, Ed Martin, appears to have a solid chance of squeaking through on a party-line vote.
Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.
Trump Administration Deports More Detainees to El Salvador
A military plane ferried 17 more people accused of being gang members to a prison in El Salvador. The White House said it was acting under a different legal authority than the one a judge blocked with a temporary order.
Estimates Imply That Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers
A White House trade adviser projected that tariffs would raise about $6 trillion over the next decade. But raising so much revenue for the government conflicts with the administration’s goal of reshoring manufacturing.
Trump Demands Harsh Treatment for Suspects in Turnberry Vandalism
In the incident earlier this month, the Scottish club’s main building was sprayed with red paint and a pro-Palestinian message was painted on the ground next to a green.
Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?
Congress passed the 22nd Amendment in 1947, imposing a two-term limit after more than 170 years of George Washington’s unwritten precedent. President Trump has hinted that he wants a third term anyway.
Trump’s Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.
A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing
A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.
As Trump Squeezes the Immigrant Work Force, Employers Seek Relief
Businesses that rely on immigrants are pushing for legislation to ensure an adequate, legal flow of laborers from abroad as deportations ramp up.