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How ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ led Americans back for another round
In the four years Trump was out of office, an eerie amnesia settled, allowing people to project onto him hopes that were utterly untethered from reality.
- Michelle Goldberg
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How American liberalism lost its way and handed Trump a path to victory
Trump’s electoral resurrection was, in part, a rejection of the intolerance which has come to be emblematic of American progressivism.
- George Brandis
Inside the explosive meeting where Trump officials clashed with Elon Musk
Seated diagonally opposite Marco Rubio, across the elliptical mahogany table, Elon Musk was letting the secretary of state have it.
- Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman
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- Trump's White House
Trump is shirtless and out of control, but his MAGA minions are bringing him back to earth
Republicans might be bending the knee now, but they will have to step up to fight for their electoral viability, even if it means breaking the MAGA code of fealty.
- Melanie La’Brooy
‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
More than six weeks into the second Trump administration, there is a chill spreading over political debate in Washington and beyond.
- Elisabeth Bumiller
After six weeks that shook the world, Trump’s honeymoon is over
After a victory lap speech to Congress this week, the president must now face reality: legislative delays, court setbacks, fading popularity and a looming government shutdown.
- Michael Koziol
Democrats wore pink, and other fashion statements at Trump’s speech
Clothing was used as messaging by many attendees of US President Donald Trump’s address to congress.
- Ashley Fetters Maloy
Trump’s speech was full of wild claims. Here are seven that weren’t true
The president spruiked the accomplishments of his first six weeks in office, but many of his comments included false and misleading information.
Trump Congress speech LIVE updates: US President praises Elon Musk’s DOGE, defends Canada, China tariffs; Al Green removed from chamber
Live coverage of US President Donald Trump’s address to Congress.
- Stephanie Peatling
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- Trump's White House
Trump says he’s ‘just getting started’ in address to rowdy US Congress
Before a highly charged and divided joint sitting of the House of Representatives and Senate, Trump delivered a long, rally-like speech that was heavy on political venom.
- Michael Koziol
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