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From foreign policy and tariffs to immigration changes and targeting of DEI, here’s a look back at some of the major moves made in the past 100 days of President Trump’s second administration. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration — specifically, the Department of Government Efficiency — shuttered agencies and slashed budgets pertaining to foreign aid, scientific research, food safety and more. How will this impact people’s health and well-being both in the U.S., and around the world? To answer that question, we’re calling in our […]

Trump used his time on stage to luxuriate in the crowd’s adoration, blame Joe Biden for various national problems, and insist that he, as president, is not getting the credit he deserves. (Image credit: Scott Olson)

Medical research from the Department of Veterans Affairs has produced advances like the pacemaker, the CT scan, and the nicotine patch. Now VA scientists fear life-saving research will be scrapped as the Trump administration promises massive cuts of jobs and contracts.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals several warning signs for President Trump 100 days into his second term.

An NPR investigation has been following President Trump’s efforts to retaliate against his perceived enemies since he returned to the Oval Office in January. NPR’s Tom Dreisbach found that Trump’s targets are already facing the consequences – including criminal investigations, attempted deportations, and firings. Trump has used government power to target more than 100 people […]

The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren’t recognized publicly for decades. Just two of the 855 women are believed to be alive for the ceremony. (Image credit: Archive Photos)

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey argues President Trump’s funding cuts to Harvard University and other universities are detrimental to the economy. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

Hours after President Trump tried to remove three board members, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting responds with a lawsuit arguing he does not have that authority. (Image credit: Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images for TCM)

Journalist David Graham says the aim of the creators of the conservative action plan Project 2025 is to push the federal government “as far to the right as they can.” His new book is The Project.

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government. (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt)

A new study shows how partisan politics has long influenced whether Americans trust the Fed. And how, with Trump’s second term, an old pattern may have changed. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, about the differences in President Trump’s second-term agenda from his first term.

Nearly half of the respondents in an NPR poll gave Trump an F on the first 100 days of his second term. And, detained student Mohsen Madhawi speaks with Morning Edition’s Leila Fadel. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Many Democrats feel anxious about the state of democracy and the economy. NPR asks Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey about what Democrats are doing to fight back.

While the 100-day mark of a presidency is a made-up milestone, it’s still worthwhile to take stock of a new administration. Here’s where Trump stands on 10 key benchmarks. (Image credit: Ben Curtis)

A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.

For years, the U.S. government tried to encourage deaf people to study science. But the programs were just ended by the Trump Administration, leaving deaf students unsure about their future. (Image credit: Rochester Institute of Technology)

Nearly half of Americans give President Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, the president has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. One judge called his actions “a shocking abuse of power.” (Image credit: Getty Images)