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Trump's First Year: Immigration Changes and Centralized Power

12/20/2025

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump altered immigration policies, increased deportations, and implemented tariffs and tax reforms in the first year.
The administration reduced the federal government's size and centralized power in the executive branch, often challenging judicial authority.
Upcoming elections will determine whether voters back Trump's agenda or seek to limit his power.
The final newsletter of 2025 will return in January, with Katie Glueck replacing the author during parental leave.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump altered immigration policies, increased deportations, and implemented tariffs and tax reforms in the first year.
The administration reduced the federal government's size and centralized power in the executive branch, often challenging judicial authority.
Upcoming elections will determine whether voters back Trump's agenda or seek to limit his power.
The final newsletter of 2025 will return in January, with Katie Glueck replacing the author during parental leave.