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Donald Trump
Explore The Lever’s coverage of the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
Trump AG Pick Linked To Musk’s Fraud Lawyer
If confirmed, Pam Bondi could shut down a Justice Department probe of Musk’s company, which was represented by her brother.
GOP Takes First Steps To Shut Down Climate Groups
Democrats are helping give Trump the power to wipe out enemy nonprofits — and there’s already a road map on how to defund clean energy groups.
Trump Gives Airlines Their Deregulator
Sean Duffy, a former representative-turned-airline industry lobbyist and reality TV star, could now oversee the industry he wants to deregulate.
The Crypto Triad Won The Election
After gargantuan industry donations, the government is ready to go all-in on cryptocurrency — at the risk of consumers and the greater financial system.
Trump Picks Oz, Champion Of Medicare Privatization
Trump says he will nominate the TV doctor, who has been paid to push Medicare privatization while investing in health care giants.
What Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Says Behind Closed Doors
At a major fossil fuel summit, Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department, declared, “There Is No Climate Crisis.”
The Biden Reforms That Will Be First To Go
Thanks to Republican deregulatory frenzy and Democratic gambles, many key consumer-protection initiatives could soon be wiped away.
Political Betting Hits The Jackpot With Trump
Booming political gambling markets are poised to win big under a Trump administration, despite mounting concerns about the dangers of wagering on American democracy.
Dems Could Hand Trump The Power To Exact His Revenge
Congress is set to vote on bipartisan legislation that would let Trump wipe out enemy nonprofits under the guise of fighting terrorism.