Donald Trump administration
Coverage of Donald Trump administration in the Nexus archive.
- Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary
The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence on July 4, 2026, with events organized by the Donald Trump administration. Some Americans who share this birthday experience mixed feelings, as the anniversary coincides with civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns, and strained international relations.
- ‘The wheels are coming off’: readers reflect on the 250th anniversary of the American experiment
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, the Trump administration's policies on civil rights, immigration, and free speech have led to growing domestic opposition and strained relations with allies. Many Americans express cynicism about the country's future amid these challenges.
- OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’
OpenAI is in early talks to give a 5% stake to the US government. CEO Sam Altman argues this would share AI benefits, with other firms potentially following a similar approach, according to the Financial Times.
- Malawi: Malawi's Education Choices in the Wake of Aid Cuts
Malawi faces education challenges following aid cuts after the Trump administration dismantled USAID, cutting over 5,000 programs and $40 billion in global funding. The article discusses the impact of these cuts on Malawi's education system a year later.
- ICE agent who faces charges in Minnesota shooting arrested in Texas
An ICE agent arrested in Texas faces charges for shooting a Venezuela-born man in Minnesota during an immigration enforcement operation under the Trump administration. The arrest was announced by Hennepin County's top prosecutor.
- Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal
Rep. Chip Roy proposes a bill to allow the death penalty for those who knowingly distribute fentanyl resulting in death. The bill, named the Deal Death, Face Death Act, aims to crack down on narcotics distribution. Fentanyl deaths have trended downward in recent years, with nearly 48,400 Americans dying due to fentanyl poisoning in 2024.
- Byron Donalds cracks down on persistent border blind spot leaving US vulnerable to overstays
Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds introduced the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act, mandating biometric tracking of all U.S. entries and exits to address visa overstays and fraudulent documents. The bill aims to ensure full implementation of the system, which has been incomplete since its 2010s inception, and holds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable for oversight.
- Sledgehammer-wielding illegal immigrant sought by ICE after alleged blue city murder
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking a sledgehammer-wielding illegal immigrant, Josue Abraham Chirino-Leonice, after he allegedly murdered coworker Juan Antonio Salinas Leija in Houston. The case highlights tensions between Texas officials and the City of Houston over ICE cooperation, reflecting broader national debates on immigration enforcement under the Trump and Biden administrations.