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Trump administration – Analysis and Comment
Trump’s orders on deportations and immigration enforcement signal a hard-line approach without consideration for important factors in the lives of migrants.
The revised ban allows entry to citizens of Iraq, but continues to block citizens of six other Muslim majority nations.
Part of HUD’s budget goes to improving American cities. Social media monitoring offers a novel way to judge if that money is being well spent.
The @RoguePOTUSStaff account claims to be a genuine inside source of West Wing dirt, and hundreds of thousands of people seem to trust it.
Comparisons often ignore the troubling history of how Jackson treated Native Americans. An expert on Native American history draws parallels to the new administration.
Trump has indicated he wants to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts in his budget to save money. The impact on many US museums could be devastating.
President Trump signed an executive order to roll back the 2015 Clean Water Rule. Two water experts explain why the rule alarms farmers and ranchers concerned about over-regulation.
Following through on campaign promises to forcibly evict several million illegal immigrants, Trump has set in motion a plan to deport those with criminal records. But doing so won’t come cheap.
From Chinese laborers to ‘bad hombres,’ the US settler mentality has perpetuated an immigration system that pushes out unwanted groups and bypasses the Constitution.
How do we determine what is fact? An archaeologist explains how the answer has changed over time and why it matters so much now.
Today’s political climate gives new EPA head Scott Pruitt a clear path to seriously cut back EPA enforcement – more than previous administrations.
The beleaguered new president is driving a wedge between his citizens and the media. Nixon would have been proud.
Data on violent incidents in the US reveal that our focus on Islamist extremism since 9/11 may be misguided.
The purpose of the Labor Department is to advocate on behalf of workers. As such, it deserves a qualified leader of competence and commitment.
The Johnson Amendment requires houses of worship to stay away from politics to receive tax exemptions. Yet, their leaders can speak out in a variety of ways that could reflect their religious views.
Losing a national security adviser is one thing – weeks and months of slow-drip crises is quite another.
A new federalism? Trump’s decision to green-light the Dakota Access Pipeline and early battles with states show a disregard for the sovereignty of domestic government bodies.
Research on more than 50 government investigations reveals how partisanship can get in the way of finding answers we all agree on.
He campaigned on the notion that his business experience would equip him to ‘make America great again,’ but running a family company is poor training for the presidency.
A 19th-century movement, New Thought, came to a have deep influence on the prosperity gospel - that faith could lead one to health and material wealth. What does it tell us about Trump’s faith?
Can Canada manage to keep up trade while also meeting US expectations for a safe border?
Data since 1950s show Americans have always been wary of refugees. A public opinion expert explains current attitudes toward Syrian refugees and what it means for building consensus on policy.
Scientists are concerned that politics will trump evidence in the new administration. A researcher of political psychology explains why these worries matter far beyond questions of science.
President Trump downgraded the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers from its perch on the Cabinet. Should we care?