Trump Today

On This Day 04-01-25

Mass layoffs, revoked grants, and silenced scientists — today’s headlines reveal sweeping changes with lasting consequences. The Trump administration cuts 10,000 jobs across U.S. health agencies, halts federal research grants to Princeton, and suspends security clearances for Covington & Burling attorneys tied to past investigations. New coal leases are proposed, and a crackdown on ticket price-gouging is announced. Meanwhile, over 1,900 scientists denounce what they call a coordinated assault on research and evidence-based policymaking. Supporters call it reform. Critics warn of institutional damage. Trump Today in 3 Minutes. Straightforward. Urgent. No spin.

On This Day 03-31-25

Union rights rolled back. Harvard under review. Troops in Texas. In today’s episode, we cover the Trump administration’s sweeping move to eliminate collective bargaining for most federal employees, a high-stakes federal review of Harvard’s funding over antisemitism claims, and a new round of tariffs poised to jolt global markets. Meanwhile, troops are deployed to a low-traffic border zone in Texas, and special elections in Florida test the administration’s political footing. Overseas, strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue amid warnings of regional escalation. Trump Today in 3 Minutes. Direct. Urgent. No spin.

Are We Heading For Authoritarianism?

Democracy in name, but is the substance slipping away? In this Deeper Dive, we examine expert warnings of “competitive authoritarianism” in the U.S.—a system where democratic structures remain, but the playing field is rigged. From attacks on universities and media to executive overreach, purges of the civil service, and pressure on courts and law firms, we connect the dots between today’s headlines and historical patterns of democratic decline. Drawing global comparisons and grounded in powerful reporting, this episode asks: how fragile is American democracy—and what can be done before the window to act closes?

On This Day 03-29-25

Agency shutdowns, legal alliances, and press access denied — today’s headlines reveal a government redefining its reach. A judge halts the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while USAID faces dissolution. The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Meanwhile, the White House strikes a $100M legal services deal with a top law firm and bars major media outlets from a press briefing. Earthquake aid is pledged abroad as foreign assistance is cut at home. Trump Today in 3 Minutes.Unflinching. Focused. Just the facts.

On This Day 03-28-25

Museums, health agencies, spy satellites — today’s headlines show a government in transformation. President Trump orders a patriotic overhaul of Smithsonian exhibits, triggers mass layoffs at federal health agencies, and faces a court mandate to preserve deleted Signal messages tied to military discussions. Meanwhile, the 9th Circuit blocks the administration’s attempt to prevent rehiring thousands of federal workers, and spy satellites are being directed toward the southern border. Supporters call it reform. Critics warn of politicization and overreach. Trump Today in 3 Minutes.Focused. Urgent. Unvarnished.

Trump Today - Renewed Push For Greenland

Diplomacy, dominance, and dog sleds—this isn’t your average foreign visit. In this Trump Today: Deeper Dive, we unpack the U.S. delegation’s controversial trip to Greenland, the sudden shift from cultural diplomacy to military strategy, and the long-standing ambition to bring Greenland under American control. From natural resources to Arctic choke points, and from MAGA hats to canceled state visits, we explore what’s driving the renewed push—and why Greenlanders and Danes are pushing back. Power, perception, and sovereignty collide in one of the world’s coldest hotspots. Deeper Dive: Renewed Push for Greenland. Clear-eyed. Unfiltered. Thought-provoking.

On This Day 03-27-25

Tariffs, healthcare rollbacks, immigration crackdowns — today’s headlines signal sweeping structural shifts.President Trump announces a 25% tariff on foreign autos, proposes ending ACA coverage for gender-affirming care, and targets civil service employees accused of “partisan resistance.” A court halts deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, while new policies reshape child migrant sponsorship. Meanwhile, industry leaders push back against fees on China-built ships. Each move reveals deeper tensions — between policy and principle, governance and partisanship. Trump Today in 3 Minutes. Clear. Urgent. Unfiltered.

Trump Today - A New World Order?

Is the post–World War II world order unraveling—or simply evolving? In this Trump Today Deeper Dive, we explore how U.S. foreign policy under Trump has shaken the foundations of a global system built on alliances, institutions, and international law. From transactional diplomacy to strained NATO ties, we examine the shifting balance of power, rising authoritarianism, and the fragile future of multilateral cooperation. Is America retreating from its role as global guarantor? And if so, who steps in—and at what cost? A New World Order? asks the hard questions shaping tomorrow’s geopolitics. Insightful. Informed. Unflinching.