Trump Weekly Primer

Weekly Primer | Nov. 3, 2025

Elections this week will determine the political temperature in the country and shape the administration’s plans for the GOP ahead of next year’s…

Nov 3 • 

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October 2025

Weekly Primer | Oct. 27, 2025

Despite domestic discord, internationally, President Trump continues to build momentum.

Oct 27 • 

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Weekly Primer | Oct. 20, 2025 | [Free Preview]

With Washington in a standstill and calm holding in the Middle East for now, the president has turned his attention to Russia to China.

Oct 20 • 

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Weekly Primer | Oct. 13, 2025

President Trump finally got a geopolitical win and soaked up every drop of attention.

Oct 13 • 

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Weekly Primer | Oct. 6, 2025

Political tensions are escalating as Democrats dig in to oppose the administration’s deployment in cities.

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

Weekly Primer | Sept. 29, 2025

Trump faces two big tests in Washington this week as he tries to stop the war in Gaza and avert a government shutdown.

Sep 29 • 

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Weekly Primer | Sept. 22, 2025

The Trump Administration has entered the seventh-inning stretch of the first year.

Sep 22 • 

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Weekly Primer | Sept. 15, 2025

The political temperature has accelerated, leaving little room for detente on all sides.

Sep 15 • 

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Weekly Primer | Sept. 8, 2025

The administration is active across dozens of policy areas, and thus, daily political battles will likely increase.

Sep 8 • 

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Weekly Primer | Sept. 1, 2025

Geopolitics to give way to politicking on the Hill.

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

Weekly Primer | Aug. 25, 2025

As the White House agenda sprawls, it is losing its messaging footing.

Aug 25 • 

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Weekly Primer | Aug. 18, 2025

The administration continues to run on geopolitical fumes.

Aug 18 • 

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