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Vox’s coverage of what’s happening in the Donald Trump administration, from big new policy initiatives to the meaning of the latest tweet.

Health
Will TrumpRx save me money on drugs or not?Will TrumpRx save me money on drugs or not?
Health

The president’s new plan to slash drug prices is “a splashy announcement without a lot of substance.”

By Dylan Scott
Podcasts
The chaos at the Pentagon, explainedThe chaos at the Pentagon, explained
Podcast
Podcasts

Why Trump is sticking with Pete Hegseth.

By Devan Schwartz and Noel King
Politics
Democrats are doing more to resist Trump than their voters thinkDemocrats are doing more to resist Trump than their voters think
Politics

There’s only so much you can do without a majority.

By Christian Paz
Today, Explained newsletter
Trump and Hegseth gather the military’s top commanders for a loyalty testTrump and Hegseth gather the military’s top commanders for a loyalty test
Today, Explained newsletter

No beards, a warrior ethos — and loyalty to the president.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
The next big debate Democrats can’t dodgeThe next big debate Democrats can’t dodge
Politics

What do they do about ICE?

By Christian Paz
Podcasts
RFK Jr. is running a dangerous experiment on all of usRFK Jr. is running a dangerous experiment on all of us
Podcast
Podcasts

A pediatrician on why we should trust the vaccine schedule — even when Trump officials don’t.

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
Politics
Trump’s H-1B plan is a bad solution to a real problemTrump’s H-1B plan is a bad solution to a real problem
Politics

Trump’s crackdown on high-skill immigration will make Americans poorer.

By Eric Levitz
Today, Explained newsletter
The very specific way America could become authoritarianThe very specific way America could become authoritarian
Today, Explained newsletter

Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, and the end of American democracy.

By Cameron Peters and Zack Beauchamp
Health
The flimsy evidence behind Trump’s big autism announcement, explainedThe flimsy evidence behind Trump’s big autism announcement, explained
Health

Trump is blaming Tylenol for autism. Here’s the context he’s missing.

By Dylan Scott
Podcasts
Kash Patel’s weird weekKash Patel’s weird week
Podcast
Podcasts

Why Trump is happy with his FBI director despite his stumbles.

By Kelli Wessinger and Sean Rameswaram
Politics
Democrats are on the verge of a dangerous mistakeDemocrats are on the verge of a dangerous mistake
Politics

There’s one big guardrail left on Trump’s ambitions. Democrats are gearing up for a showdown that could destroy it.

By Andrew Prokop
Today, Explained podcast
What RFK Jr. gets wrong — and right — according to a public health expertWhat RFK Jr. gets wrong — and right — according to a public health expert
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Zeke Emanuel on RFK Jr. and the crisis of faith in public health.

By Rebeca Ibarra and Sean Rameswaram
Politics
Democrats can’t save democracy by shutting down the governmentDemocrats can’t save democracy by shutting down the government
Politics

The party should only force a shutdown for its own political gain.

By Eric Levitz
World Politics
What Israel’s strike in Qatar could mean for GazaWhat Israel’s strike in Qatar could mean for Gaza
World Politics

The message behind the unprecedented attack on the soil of a US ally.

By Joshua Keating
Culture
Rewatching Hamilton in 2025Rewatching Hamilton in 2025
Podcast
Culture

The hit Broadway musical turns 10 this year. Does anyone think it’s cool anymore?

By Avishay Artsy and Sean Rameswaram
Exclusive: RFK Jr. and the White House buried a major study on alcohol and cancer. Here’s what it shows.
Health

Kennedy wants to “Make America Healthy Again” — but doesn’t want you to see a report that could do just that.

By Dylan Scott
Today, Explained podcast
The Covid revenge policyThe Covid revenge policy
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Trump brought us the Covid vaccine. Now he’s trying to take it away.

By Sean Rameswaram and Avishay Artsy
Politics
Trump’s DC police takeover has unsettling implications for 2028Trump’s DC police takeover has unsettling implications for 2028
Politics

Trump officials might be experimenting with creating something like a national, MAGA-loyal police force. That would be dangerous.

By Andrew Prokop
Health
The bigger story behind the mass exodus of CDC leadershipThe bigger story behind the mass exodus of CDC leadership
Health

The CDC is collapsing. Will America’s health follow suit?

By Dylan Scott
Culture
A MAGA influencer says there’s no space for her in women’s media. Is she right?A MAGA influencer says there’s no space for her in women’s media. Is she right?
Culture

The weird lie animating the right-wing womanosphere.

By Constance Grady
Politics
The obscure Trump official behind Lisa Cook’s firingThe obscure Trump official behind Lisa Cook’s firing
Politics

If Trump doesn’t like you, Bill Pulte may be looking into your mortgage soon.

By Andrew Prokop
Health
America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.
Health

US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.

By Dylan Scott
The Highlight
The testosterone theory of politicsThe testosterone theory of politics
The Highlight

The hormone might be the key to understanding this moment in America.

By Leo Kim
Health
A public health expert keeps going viral on Instagram for delivering this very simple messageA public health expert keeps going viral on Instagram for delivering this very simple message
Health

Jessica Knurick explains how to counter MAHA when no one trusts experts.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Stephen Miller is undercutting Trump’s war on democracyStephen Miller is undercutting Trump’s war on democracy
Politics

On the rising tension between Trump’s deportation campaign and his power grab.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Want your company’s merger approved? Pay a MAGA influencer.Want your company’s merger approved? Pay a MAGA influencer.
Politics

A former Trump appointee alleges the DOJ is letting firms buy exemptions from anti-monopoly laws.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The “weirdos” shaping Trump’s second termThe “weirdos” shaping Trump’s second term
Politics

A liberal writer explains her journey through intellectual MAGAland.

By Zack Beauchamp
Future Perfect
The Nvidia chip deal that has Trump officials threatening to quitThe Nvidia chip deal that has Trump officials threatening to quit
Future Perfect

This deal has everything: semiconductors, DeepSeek, constitutional violations.

By Dylan Matthews
Climate
The government is literally telling firefighters “help is not on the way”The government is literally telling firefighters “help is not on the way”
Climate

America’s wildfire strategy is falling apart when it’s needed most.

By Kylie Mohr
Today, Explained podcast
The White House has a preferred alternative to PBS. It may already be in countless classrooms.The White House has a preferred alternative to PBS. It may already be in countless classrooms.
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

How the right-wing network PragerU could fill the void left by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s defunding.

By Sean Rameswaram
Politics
Was Gen Z’s Trump era just a phase?Was Gen Z’s Trump era just a phase?
Politics

The paradox of today’s Trump-voting youth.

By Christian Paz
Politics
The Columbia deal with Trump is a blueprint. All of higher ed should fear what comes next.The Columbia deal with Trump is a blueprint. All of higher ed should fear what comes next.
Politics

The Ivy League agreements with Trump are a danger to all of higher ed.

By Nicole Narea
Life
Why are American kids getting sicker?Why are American kids getting sicker?
Life

What MAHA gets wrong about kids’ health.

By Anna North
Today, Explained podcast
The spin master in charge of feeding GazaThe spin master in charge of feeding Gaza
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Johnnie Moore, executive chair of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, is a PR professional without much experience in aid.

By Avishay Artsy and Sean Rameswaram
World Politics
Is anyone going to stop a looming death spiral in Gaza?Is anyone going to stop a looming death spiral in Gaza?
World Politics

A veteran aid worker’s warning on what happens next in Gaza.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?
Politics

The government has had troves of evidence for years.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why tariffs haven’t caused runaway inflation — yetWhy tariffs haven’t caused runaway inflation — yet
Politics

If you’re worried about inflation from Trump’s tariffs already, just wait until fall.

By Nicole Narea
Future Perfect
We don’t know how many people will die because of Trump’s USAID cutsWe don’t know how many people will die because of Trump’s USAID cuts
Future Perfect

The chaos of Trump’s global health cuts make the human toll near-impossible to calculate. That’s by design.

By Kelsey Piper
Climate
Why your energy bill is suddenly so much more expensiveWhy your energy bill is suddenly so much more expensive
Climate

And why it’s not getting cheaper any time soon.

By Umair Irfan
Climate
Your favorite national park is struggling to surviveYour favorite national park is struggling to survive
Climate

What budget cuts mean for wildlife, climate monitoring — and surviving peak tourism.

By Christine Peterson