Trump's Terms

Domenico Montanaro, NPR senior political editor and correspondent, breaks down a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. He ties a sharp rise in public concern to fatal Minnesota shootings by federal immigration agents. He explains leadership reassignments, shifting presidential rhetoric, and how political vulnerability is reshaping enforcement and approval ratings.

Stephen Nessen, WNYC reporter who filed the on-the-ground Gateway tunnel report. He walks through the halted $16B funding, the Sandy-damaged Hudson tunnel history, the lawsuit seeking $205M, and the stakes for local workers and construction costs. Short, clear scenes of politics, legal action, and looming job losses.

Ximena Bustillo, an NPR reporter who covers immigration and policy, tells the story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation. She recounts the detention and mistaken removal, compares similar cases across El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico, and explores how fast-paced enforcement, system complexity, and muddled agency roles produce these errors.

Greg Myre, NPR national security correspondent who covers U.S. military moves and the Middle East. He walks through the U.S. military buildup in the region. He outlines what an attack would require and what targets might be struck. He explains Iran’s supreme leader warning that any strike could spark a regional war and details regional reactions and risks.

Tamara Keith, NPR Senior White House correspondent who covers the First Lady, reports from the splashy premiere of a big-budget Melania Trump documentary. She walks through the film's staged trailer moments, Melania's role as executive producer, the director's controversial history, and questions about PR, control and money. Short, on-the-ground reporting and analysis from Washington.

Scott Horsley, NPR White House correspondent and economics reporter, explains why U.S. population growth plunged. He describes how immigration declines drove the drop and how policy changes affected arrivals and departures. He outlines forecasts if restrictions continue, notes shrinking natural increase, and highlights the economic and regional consequences.

Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent covering national security and foreign policy, breaks down Marco Rubio’s new dual role managing State and national security. Short takes cover the historical Kissinger parallel, Rubio’s Venezuela plan, tensions over a slimmed NSC, and worries about post-operation planning across global hotspots.

Deepa Shivaram, NPR White House correspondent who reported from Hanover, Virginia, explores the rising spread of data centers. She covers local pushback over land use and energy costs. She outlines political divides and how industry pledges and White House attention are shaping voter concerns.

Tamara Keith, NPR senior White House correspondent known for on-the-ground Washington reporting. She explains how less internal resistance has empowered expanded presidential actions. Short takes cover loyal aides shaping strategy. Discussion highlights moves stretching executive authority and the political costs of unchecked power.

Nina Totenberg, NPR's legal affairs correspondent, dives into the Supreme Court's deliberations on President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. She discusses the Court's skepticism about Trump's authority to remove Cook without judicial review. Topics include potential impacts on Fed independence and the government's justification for such a move. Totenberg also highlights the broader implications for future presidential actions against Fed officials. Tune in for an insightful look at this significant legal battle!